Room guide
Laundry Room Wallpaper: Making It Last With Heat and Humidity
A laundry room can be a fun place for bold wallpaper, but heat, steam and splashes mean it needs the same care as a bathroom: washable or scrubbable vinyl, a moisture-resistant adhesive, a primed wall and good ventilation. Natural fibers and metallics are not a good fit, since moisture can stain or corrode them.
In short
- Use extra-washable or scrubbable vinyl.
- Vent the dryer properly and run an exhaust fan if there is one.
- Avoid grasscloth, silk and metallic papers.
- Keep paper off the wall right behind the washer and utility sink if splashes are likely.
Why laundry rooms are tricky
Washers, dryers and utility sinks add warmth and moisture, and Georgia summers already bring about four months of muggy weather. A closed laundry room can stay humid for hours after a load. See wallpaper and Georgia humidity.
Material choice
| Material | Laundry room? |
|---|---|
| Scrubbable or extra-washable vinyl | Best choice |
| Non-woven | OK in well-ventilated rooms, away from splashes |
| Peel-and-stick | Can lift in humid rooms |
| Grasscloth, silk, metallic | Avoid |
Practical tips
- Check that the dryer vents outside and the vent hose is intact.
- Leave the door open after laundry so the room dries out.
- Paper the wall you see from the doorway; skip walls hidden by appliances.
Where we work: neighborhoods and ZIP codes
We wallpaper laundry rooms in Cumming, Woodstock, Canton, Flowery Branch and across Gwinnett County.
Cumming and Forsyth County
- 30040 Cumming
- 30041 Cumming
- 30028 Cumming
Woodstock, Canton and Hall County
- 30188 Woodstock
- 30189 Woodstock
- 30115 Canton
- 30114 Canton
- 30107 Ball Ground
- 30542 Flowery Branch
- 30506 Gainesville
Gwinnett County
- 30017 Grayson
- 30096 Duluth
- 30092 Peachtree Corners
- 30071 Norcross
- 30093 Norcross
- 30043 Lawrenceville
- 30045 Lawrenceville
- 30046 Lawrenceville
- 30019 Dacula
- 30052 Loganville
- 30078 Snellville
- 30039 Snellville
- 30518 Buford / Sugar Hill
- 30519 Buford
Also serving: Buckhead and North Atlanta; Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek; Roswell and East Cobb. Not sure we cover your street? Send your ZIP code with a quote request.
About WallPros. WallPros LLC is a wallpaper installation company based in Grayson, Georgia, serving Gwinnett County, North Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb, Cumming and the rest of Metro Atlanta for 10 years. We install, remove and prepare walls for homeowners, interior designers and builders.
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FAQ
Common questions
Can wallpaper go behind a washer and dryer?
It can, but most people skip that wall since it is hidden. If you paper it, use washable vinyl.
Will humidity make laundry room wallpaper peel?
Not with vinyl, the right adhesive and decent ventilation.
Is peel-and-stick OK in a laundry room?
It can lift with heat and humidity. Traditional vinyl lasts longer.