Expert wallpaper installation services for Brooklyn homes and businesses
Wallpaper installation in Brooklyn transforms walls from background to statement — from subtle textures and grasscloths to bold patterns, murals, and luxury metallic papers. Lion Construction Management provides professional wallpaper installation as part of renovation projects or standalone transformations. Our installers are experienced with standard and specialty papers including grasscloth, silk, vinyl, and hand-printed papers. We handle wall preparation, seam matching, pattern alignment, and precision trimming around fixtures and architectural details.
Brooklyn renovation permitting varies significantly by neighborhood and building type. Brownstone and townhouse renovations in landmarked districts like Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, and Fort Greene require Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for any exterior work and sometimes interior structural changes. Attached row houses share party walls with neighbors, which introduces structural considerations and party-wall agreements for any work that touches shared walls. Brooklyn co-ops and condos have their own alteration agreement processes, though typically less onerous than Manhattan. Lion Construction Management has filed hundreds of Brooklyn DOB permits and LPC applications — we know the neighborhood-specific requirements before work begins.
Expert installation of designer wallpapers including silk, grasscloth, vinyl, metallic, and hand-printed papers with perfect pattern alignment.
Proper wall preparation — skim coating, priming, and surface treatment — ensuring wallpaper adheres perfectly and looks flawless.
Careful removal of existing wallpaper without damaging walls, including steaming, scoring, and residue cleaning.
Installation of panoramic murals, oversized prints, and custom-designed wallcoverings from top design houses.
Strategic accent wall installation that creates visual interest without overwhelming a space — including pattern and color coordination.
Type II and Type III commercial-grade wallcovering for offices, lobbies, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.
We inspect your walls for smoothness, moisture, and defects — then prepare surfaces with skim coating, sanding, and primer as needed.
We help you source wallpaper from top design houses or work with your designer's selections, verifying quantities and batch consistency.
Our paperhangers apply wallcovering with precision — matching patterns, managing corners, and creating invisible seams.
Every wall is inspected for bubbles, alignment, and seam quality. Touch-ups are completed and care instructions provided.
Specialty finishes in Brooklyn homes enhance the character of brownstone, townhouse, and loft spaces. Venetian plaster adds warmth and depth to parlor-floor walls. Wallpaper transforms brownstone bedrooms and dining rooms. Micro cement brings contemporary edge to converted warehouse lofts. Our specialty applicators understand the specific wall conditions found in Brooklyn's building stock — old plaster that needs stabilization before wallpaper application, brick walls that need furring and skim-coating before Venetian plaster, and concrete floors in loft conversions that need profiling before micro cement. Expect careful wall preparation (often 1-2 days before application begins), followed by meticulous application with proper cure times between coats.
Professional wallpaper installation in Brooklyn typically costs $3–$8 per square foot for labor, plus the cost of the wallpaper itself. Designer papers can range from $50–$300+ per roll. A single accent wall might cost $500–$1,500 for installation, while a full room can range from $2,000–$8,000+.
We generally recommend removing existing wallpaper before installing new material. Layering wallpaper can cause bubbling, peeling, and adhesion problems. Our team removes old wallpaper, repairs the wall surface, and applies proper primer before installation.
For bathrooms in Brooklyn, we recommend vinyl-coated or solid vinyl wallpapers that resist moisture and humidity. Grasscloth and untreated papers are not recommended for wet environments. We can also apply micro cement or Venetian plaster as alternatives to wallpaper in bathrooms.
Professionally installed wallpaper typically lasts 10–15 years or more, depending on the material quality and environmental conditions. High-traffic areas and rooms with humidity may require earlier replacement. Premium materials and proper installation maximize lifespan.
Lion Construction Management provides wallpaper installation services throughout Brooklyn, including Williamsburg, DUMBO, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Bushwick, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Bay Ridge, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Sunset Park. Whether you're in a brownstones or a new-construction property, our team delivers the same exceptional quality and attention to detail.