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Everything you need to know on the practicalities of bathroom wallpaper from the experts…<\/h2>\n

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Giving your bathroom a freshen up brings a real lift to your home, but don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not up to an entire refit at this time of year \u2013 you can make a real difference by using a chic and stylish wallpaper instead.<\/p>\n

Bathrooms can sometimes feel dark and uninspiring, particularly if they\u2019re small in size, and wallpaper can brighten up and really transform the room.<\/p>\n

We spoke to the experts to answer your burning questions about bathroom wallpaper, and also found some amazing options to try…<\/p>

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Which type of wallpaper is best to use in a bathroom?<\/h3>\n

Nadia McCowan-Hill, Resident Style Advisor at Wayfair<\/a><\/strong> believes making the most of your bathroom means choosing a wallpaper that is suited to high moisture spaces. ‘Choosing a suitable wallpaper means looking for the \u2018highly wash-resistant\u2019 or \u2018extra washable\u2019<\/strong><\/a> label.’<\/p>\n

Nadia also suggests vinyl or vinyl-coated bathroom wallpapers. ‘These can work well as they\u2019re spongeable and come in a broad selection of on-trend styles. If you do decide to opt for a standard wallpaper option, be sure to protect it with a matte decorator\u2019s varnish to give it some extra resilience.’<\/p>\n

But can we ever use \u2018normal\u2019 wallpaper? While if you can find it, it\u2019s best to stick with the above options you can make it work if you\u2019ve fallen in love with a roll that isn\u2019t highly wash resistant. Melanie Adams, head of Wallpaper Direct<\/strong> explains.<\/p>\n

‘Providing a high-quality ready mixed tub paste is being used, and the room is well ventilated, and the wallpaper doesn\u2019t come into direct contact with water it will be fine. However, keep in mind that intense steam and a poorly ventilated space can make the adhesives break down which will impact the performance of the wallpaper.’<\/p>

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We recommend sticking to suitable bathroom wallpaper, or in well-ventilated bathrooms keeping the wallpaper limited to one wall that is unlikely to get wet.<\/p>\n

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How long does bathroom wallpaper take to dry?<\/h3>\n

While all wallpaper needs a certain amount of time to dry, Melanie recommends keeping a bathroom well ventilated with a window and door open to enable it to dry efficiently.<\/p>\n

But what about protecting it from damp in the bathroom once it\u2019s up? Nadia chips in here. ‘While waterproof wallpapers and vinyl coated ones won\u2019t need extra protection from damp, it\u2019s worth sealing normal wallpapers with a protection fluid or acrylic varnish to ensure it stays in good condition for as long a period as possible.<\/p>

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‘If you are able, once the wallpaper has been put up you should keep it protected by avoiding keeping doors and windows shut for a lengthy period, particularly when creating steam or running water.’<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a08 ideas for making your bathroom a cosy haven<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Is there a technique to wallpapering around bathroom fixtures?<\/h3>\n

If you’re giving you bathroom a quick facelift and not replacing the fixtures, you may be concerned about wallpapering around them. However, there is a way to wallpaper around plenty of bathroom fittings.<\/p>\n

‘Getting round bathroom fixtures with wallpaper is the same technique that you would use to cut around any obstacle while wallpapering. While in other rooms you may encounter a door, window frame, or even a plug socket, in a bathroom it\u2019s more likely to be a sink or toilet seat.’ Melanie explains.<\/p>

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