Wall Panel Buying Guide

Paint

Painting is probably one of the easiest ways to dramatically change the look of a room. It’s also fairly inexpensive. Good quality paints cost $30 to $50 per gallon, which may seem like a lot at first but really isn’t considering you won’t need multiple coats to obtain coverage. Don’t forget to factor in the cost of brushes, rollers, paint trays, drop cloths, painters tape, etc. to the cost of your project if you don’t already own these supplies. Between paint and supplies, it costs around $1 per square foot to paint a room in your home.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper is seeing a resurgence in popularity these days. Fresh patterns, textures and designs have replaced the tired options of previous decades and homeowners appreciate the new choices in which to add character to their homes. Costs per roll vary from $30 to $250 or higher, depending on the material, brand, design, etc.

Hanging wallpaper is a fairly easy DIY job, albeit time consuming, especially if you have to remove old paper and do extensive prep on the walls before applying the new. The costs increase if you need to hire a contractor to work around walls that are not plumb or are using expensive paper that you cannot afford to damage during installation.

Made of PVC, Palisade waterproof, grout-free wall tiles and wall planks install in half the time of grouted wall tile and are water repellent and resistant to mold and mildew, making them perfect for wet areas in baths, kitchens and basements.

They can easily be cut to size and, compared to tiles, take about half the time to install because they don’t require grout—perfect for the DIY’er who doesn’t want the hassle of hiring a contractor. Palisade panels are also easy to keep clean as their smooth surface resists dirt. Just wipe clean with a cloth and forego the harsh cleaning chemicals.

Palisade panels and planks are available in twelve beautiful finishes to match any environment. Palisade tiles come in small and large format options, covering 17.9 to 21 square feet per package depending on tile size option.

Wall paneling is another one of those materials that was extremely popular in the 1960s and 1970s and then fell out of favor. Available in synthetic and real wood, wood paneling is installed with adhesive, paneling nails or both. Standard sheets run approximately 48” wide and matching trim is also available to conceal irregular joints at corners, the floor and ceiling. The prices for wood paneling vary depending upon material. MDF is the cheapest at about $10 per 4’x8’ sheet. You can also find other decorative panel options including those that mimic stone or brick, which cost about $25-$35 per sheet.

Fasade faux tin wall panels are a great option for the DIY homeowner who wants to add interest to any room. See our wall panel galleries for the different ways you can use Fasade wall panels in your home.

Full panels measure 4’x8’ and cover 32 square feet. They can easily be cut to size and used as wainscot as well. Manufactured from composite thermoplastic, they are waterproof and corrosion-resistant for exceptional durability. They are simple to clean using warm water and soap and a soft cloth.

Available in unique colors ranging from earth tones to metallic to white or black, they coordinate easily with current style trends. They are also available in a number of designs, from traditional to modern and contemporary. Some Fasade wall panels are also available in a thinner material including the Diamond Plate Chrome design which measures .028 inch and costs $99.99.