Basic
$3.33 – $9.52 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 Portland, Oregon?
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 Portland, Oregon typically costs $3.92 to $11 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 Portland, Oregon
$3.92 – $11
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for install wallpaper.
National average: $3.50 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.92 – $11 per sq ft
Non-woven paste-the-wall wallpaper in a mid-size pattern, matched seams, trimmed tight at ceiling and base
Premium
$4.90 – $14 per sq ft
Heavier textured non-woven grasscloth-look wallpaper in a large pattern repeat, precise matching, tight trim
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.66 – $4.73 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.53 – $4.38 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.44 – $1.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.29 – $0.84 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install wallpaper looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built from
Japandi living room
Photo: Bright Designlab
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bedroom
Photo: Bright Designlab
Minimalist interior
Photo: Bright Designlab
Maximalist living room
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Carmina Marie Interior Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Honeycomb Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland 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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