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Why Wallpaper and Deck Projects Are Best Left to Professionals

In home decoration and maintenance, wallpaper installation or repair, as well as terrace dyeing and sealing, are two seemingly simple but actually highly skilled tasks. Many people think that as long as they buy materials and tools, they can complete it by themselves, but when it comes to actual operation, they often encounter unexpected difficulties. Wallpaper installation may seem like "pasting stickers", but in fact, issues such as the flatness of the wall, humidity, the amount of glue used, and the alignment of patterns need to be taken into consideration. A slight mistake can lead to situations such as bubbles, wrinkles, peeling or misalignment of patterns. The restoration of old wallpaper is more complicated. It not only requires peeling off the original wallpaper and cleaning up the residual glue, but also paying attention to the transition in color and texture between the new and old wallpapers. As for the dyeing and sealing of the terrace, it is an even more demanding task that demands extremely high environmental conditions. The surface of the wood must be sanded and cleaned in advance; otherwise, the coating cannot adhere evenly. Meanwhile, the selection of dyes and sealants, climatic conditions (such as humidity and temperature), as well as drying time all affect the final effect. Improper operation may result in uneven color at best, and at worst, the sealing layer may peel off and the wood may be damaged. Mike is a young homeowner who likes to improve his home environment by himself. After watching some tutorials online, he decided to change the wallpaper in his bedroom by himself and dye and seal the wooden floor on the balcony. At first, he was full of confidence, but he didn't expect that halfway through pasting the wallpaper, he found that the patterns couldn't be aligned. While pasting, bubbles emerged. Finally, when he tore it off and repasted it, he even damaged the wall. On the terrace, he didn't thoroughly sand the old paint layer. After hastily applying the color, there was a problem of uneven shades of color. Moreover, it started to drizzle before the sealant was completely dry, causing the surface of the terrace to develop spots and turn white. Ultimately, he had to spend more money to hire a professional team to handle it again. Not only did he spend more budget, but he also wasted time. This experience made him deeply understand that some home decoration work should indeed be entrusted to professionals to complete. Sometimes, the real "hack" is knowing when to call someone else. Now, I save my enthusiasm for smaller projects and leave the wallpaper and deck magic to the pros—my walls and weekends are far happier for it.

Alexander Robinson

Alexander Robinson Jul 16, 2025

Why Wallpaper and Deck Projects Are Best Left to Professionals

In home decoration and maintenance, wallpaper installation or repair, as well as terrace dyeing and sealing, are two seemingly simple but actually highly skilled tasks. Many people think that as long as they buy materials and tools, they can complete it by themselves, but when it comes to actual operation, they often encounter unexpected difficulties. Wallpaper installation may seem like "pasting stickers", but in fact, issues such as the flatness of the wall, humidity, the amount of glue used, and the alignment of patterns need to be taken into consideration. A slight mistake can lead to situations such as bubbles, wrinkles, peeling or misalignment of patterns. The restoration of old wallpaper is more complicated. It not only requires peeling off the original wallpaper and cleaning up the residual glue, but also paying attention to the transition in color and texture between the new and old wallpapers. As for the dyeing and sealing of the terrace, it is an even more demanding task that demands extremely high environmental conditions. The surface of the wood must be sanded and cleaned in advance; otherwise, the coating cannot adhere evenly. Meanwhile, the selection of dyes and sealants, climatic conditions (such as humidity and temperature), as well as drying time all affect the final effect. Improper operation may result in uneven color at best, and at worst, the sealing layer may peel off and the wood may be damaged. Mike is a young homeowner who likes to improve his home environment by himself. After watching some tutorials online, he decided to change the wallpaper in his bedroom by himself and dye and seal the wooden floor on the balcony. At first, he was full of confidence, but he didn't expect that halfway through pasting the wallpaper, he found that the patterns couldn't be aligned. While pasting, bubbles emerged. Finally, when he tore it off and repasted it, he even damaged the wall. On the terrace, he didn't thoroughly sand the old paint layer. After hastily applying the color, there was a problem of uneven shades of color. Moreover, it started to drizzle before the sealant was completely dry, causing the surface of the terrace to develop spots and turn white. Ultimately, he had to spend more money to hire a professional team to handle it again. Not only did he spend more budget, but he also wasted time. This experience made him deeply understand that some home decoration work should indeed be entrusted to professionals to complete. Sometimes, the real "hack" is knowing when to call someone else. Now, I save my enthusiasm for smaller projects and leave the wallpaper and deck magic to the pros—my walls and weekends are far happier for it.

Alexander Robinson

Alexander Robinson Jul 16, 2025