The wall fully restored with wallpaper replaced (as well as the drywall and plaster behind it).

Manhattan Water Damage Restoration 

It does not take much moisture finding its way behind wallpaper, paint and/or drywall to wreak havoc with a nice, interior wall. And while the water just silently wiggles its way between layers to cause damage, the restoration is a multi-step process. This lovely, wallpaper and its wall were falling apart when we stepped in to make it like new again.  

Once we removed the failing wallpaper, plaster and compromised drywall and let everything dry out naturally, we measured (twice, by the way) and installed new drywall. After plastering that and priming the white wall, we set up for the wallpaper replacement. Given the intricate vine design, it takes a keen eye and steady hand to slice the wallpaper precisely where it will line up seamlessly with its neighboring piece. Now, no one knows there was ever a problem here, except us and the homeowners who had the good sense to call us. And now you know, if you’re reading this blog post.

Water damage restoration of wall in process.

Our starting point with this damaged wall.

Very cool, very unusual wallpaper to spice up a recent renovation.

Manhattan Wallpaper Install

The humble artichoke ranks number one of all veggies in antioxidant count, according to a study by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Additionally, it is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, protein, vitamins and minerals. Each one is really a bud in the thistle family, as noted by the little thorn in each leaf which softens with cooking. And if you want to know if you can find artichokes in wallpaper, take a gander at this novel interior. Following a dining room and kitchen remodeling project, the homeowner wished to spice up the entry.

Imagine our surprise and delight to find our job entailed installing wallpaper with artichokes in misty gray and cotton white on a background of deep brick red. Wallpaper can be more economical in the long-term than paint, but hey, there’s no disputing the element of interest here. Some of the challenges in working with wallpaper include cutting, pasting and matching patterns. We use very sharp utility knives, changing out blades as needed, and are cautious not to over-paste, a common error. Our team finds lining up the patterns a somewhat stimulating challenge. You just never know where experienced tradesmen find their kicks. These homeowners are not keeping up with the Joneses. They are the Joneses, raising the bar, setting the standard with this memorable wallpaper.  

Upper East Side, where wallpaper makes a big splash!

Wallpaper is back in vogue in the Upper East Side!