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Wallpaper in a Humid Kerala Home: What to Check First

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Wallpaper in a Humid Home: What to Check First

Wallpaper is one of the quickest ways to change a room, and it works well in Kerala homes when the wall and the paper are chosen with care.

Start with a Dry, Smooth Wall

Wallpaper needs a sound, dry, even surface. Damp patches, flaking putty or fresh plaster will show through or lift the paper. A newly plastered wall should be fully cured and primed before installation.

Pick the Right Type

  • Vinyl-coated papers are wipeable and handle humidity well, which makes them a good choice for living rooms and bedrooms.
  • Non-woven papers are breathable and easier to remove later.
  • Customised prints are made to your exact wall size, so a mural lines up with your furniture and windows.

Where We Avoid It

We usually do not recommend wallpaper inside bathrooms, directly behind a kitchen hob, or on an external wall that gets rain seepage. A feature wall in the bedroom, a TV wall or a kids' room is where it shines.

Caring for It

Dust with a soft dry cloth and wipe marks gently with a damp sponge. Keep the room ventilated during the monsoon and the paper will look fresh for years.

By the Concepts team, Kozhikode ·

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