While moving to a new apartment, or preparing the apartment for marriage, or even when making renovations at home, the question remains: What will we do? Should we use  paint or wallpaper, especially since wall colors are among the basic factors in apartment decoration, which add an aesthetic touch to the home and help change the mood and general atmosphere? For the home, in this topic you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of choosing paint and wallpaper

But what are the factors in choosing wallpaper and paint?

• Determine the areas to be painted to know the required cost in both cases
• Parts that need to be painted for a long or short period, such as changing the paint of a children’s room in childhood other than adolescence
• Also, is the space to be painted exposed to damage or heavy use, such as the children’s room, or not, such as the living room and the guest room?
• Is the apartment in which you live rented or owned? Because in a rented apartment, it is preferable not to make many modifications and not to burden yourself much in making decorations and changes.

Which is better, paint or wallpaper?

If you choose wallpaper, here are the advantages of installing wallpaper:

• There are many shapes, colors, and tastes of wallpaper, including three-dimensional designs
• The wallpaper is easy to install
• It can be cleaned with a sponge
• You want to use it to follow a certain trend

As for the disadvantages of using wallpaper:

• It requires a skilled maker because it requires a lot of precision because incorrect installation may lead to air bubbles
• You need a sanded and leveled wall
• Wallpaper is always exposed to cracks at the bottom and fading
• His jaw may require a lot of effort

In the case of choosing paint , there are advantages to choosing paint:

• The paint is characterized by its long-lasting durability
• It can be repainted without being affected
• Not affected by humidity
• You can wash the wall easily

Disadvantages of choosing paint:

• It takes time. Between layer and layer, sufficient time must be left, and an insulating layer must be made
• It also requires an artistic sense and taste to match the colors together
• Painting is often better unless you like to change constantly, do not want a higher cost, and do not want to consume a lot of time, because if you want clean paint, it requires time and effort.

Which is better, paint or wallpaper?

common questions

What are the types of paint for walls?
Water-based paints , which are based primarily on water, are characterized by quick cleaning and do not cause mold to grow. There are plastic paints , which are characterized by being tolerant of moisture and easy to clean. There are also oil paints, but they are difficult to clean, and lime paints, but they are not recommended due to their lack of quality.
What are the most common problems that lead to paint peeling?
Humidity, rainwater leakage, or problems with drainage pipes, as well as an increase in the layer of putty.
What is special about wallpaper?
Its many designs, there are 3D wallpaper, the cost is less than paint, and it is easy to install.
What are the finishes of the Riyadh Misr Company in the new Narges projects, Fifth Settlement and Beit Al Watan, Fifth Settlement?
Walls : smooth oyster shell, thickness from 2 cm – 4 cm.
Ceilings: Coarse shell thickness of 1 cm – 2 cm
Electricity : Master bedroom: 1 lighting box – 1 shower point – 4 plugs – 1 telephone point – 1 air conditioning point for small rooms: 1
lighting  box – 1 shower point – 1 telephone point – 1 air conditioning point – 3 socket points Reception
: Lighting box – 1 shower point – 1 telephone point – 1 air conditioning point – 4 socket points
Drainage and supply:
1 or 1.5 inch pipes for supply,
3 or 4 inch pipes for drainage,
produced by the Egyptian German Company for supply – Bunnings
Bathrooms and kitchen:
floor on concrete – walls on brick Carpentry
: main unit door of one of the following types (armored)

Painting and painting the walls is one of the basics of decoration in any apartment or residence. There are many types of paints and wallpaper. In general, it is preferable to use paint when you intend to decorate for long periods. However, if you like to change constantly, it is preferable to use wallpaper.