Basic
$2.86 – $8.17 per sq ft
Prepasted vinyl-coated wallpaper in a small-repeat pattern, hung plumb with butted seams, trimmed at ceiling and base
How Much Does Install Wallpaper Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Hang standard to mid-grade wallpaper (paper, non-woven or vinyl) on prepared walls, paper and labor, per square foot of wall.
Install Wallpaper in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $3.36 to $9.61 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wallpaper in Des Moines, Iowa
$3.36 – $9.61
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install wallpaper.
National average: $3.50 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.36 – $9.61 per sq ft
Non-woven paste-the-wall wallpaper in a mid-size pattern, matched seams, trimmed tight at ceiling and base
Premium
$4.20 – $12 per sq ft
Heavier textured non-woven grasscloth-look wallpaper in a large pattern repeat, precise matching, tight trim
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.49 – $4.23 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.22 – $3.50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.39 – $1.13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.26 – $0.75 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install wallpaper looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: bc2 interiors · Profile
Contemporary living room
Photo: 2112 Design Studio · Profile
Art Deco bedroom
Photo: Natalia Neverko Design
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Mason Meyer Design · Profile
Minimalist interior
Photo: The Habitat Collective · Profile
Bohemian bedroom
Photo: Mason Meyer Design · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.58-$4.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.22-$3.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.42-$1.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.28-$0.80 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Edward Martin: Modern wallpaper install cost, edwardmartin.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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