Wallpaper is significantly easier to install than paint because it doesn't require a primer and there is no need to tape off the trim or ceiling. However, wallpaper can be a little tricky to hang because it's important to get the pattern straight and there is a greater potential for bubbles and wrinkles. If you're not confident in your ability to hang wallpaper, it might be best to hire a professional. The cost of hiring a professional should be comparable to the cost of buying pre-pasted wallpaper, which is already primed and wrinkle-free.

Wallpaper is easy to install as long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to measure the space where the wallpaper will be hung and purchase enough paper to cover the area.To hang the wallpaper, first mix a batch of paste according to package directions. Next, cut a strip of wallpaper that is slightly wider than the height of the wall and several inches longer than the desired length. Apply paste to one side of the wallpaper strip using a notched trowel or sponge brush. Starting at one corner, quickly smooth out the strip with your hand, then use a smoothing tool (like a credit card) to remove excess paste and wrinkles.