Wallpapering an Apartment: How much does it cost?

Wallpaper is essential for walls and ceilings. It protects the wall surface, as frequent painting can eventually damage the walls. Wallpapers can be easily removed and replaced when they wear out. Additionally, wallpaper provides extra thermal insulation and often offers a more attractive appearance than bare walls.

Factors that influence the total cost include:

• Type and extent of DIY work

• Type of wallpaper and corresponding adhesive

• Apartment size

• Additional materials

• Qualification and expertise of the workers

Travel Costs

If the job site is outside the service area, many workers charge a travel fee, which can range between 10 and 50 Euros depending on the region.

Possible Additional Costs

If old wallpaper needs to be removed first, the worker will charge 2 to 5 Euros per square meter.

Labor Costs

Before starting, the floor needs to be covered with protective foil. This work costs between 0.80 and 3.50 €/m².

Filling holes and leveling uneven surfaces costs an additional 2–12 €/m², depending on the amount of work.

Wallpapering itself costs 4–10 €/m².

For more complex work, costs can increase to 7–15 €/m².

Raufaser wallpaper and glass fiber mesh require an additional coat of paint, charged at 3–10 €/m².

Material Costs

The cost of wallpaper depends on the type and quality. For example, simple Raufaser wallpaper costs 0.50–3 €/m², with paint needed additionally.

Other types of wallpaper suitable for walls include:

Example Calculation: Wallpapering an Apartment

A 2-room apartment with a floor area of 49 m² and wall area of 138 m² is to be wallpapered.

The following table shows material and labor costs: