Basic
$3.41 – $9.73 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 Seattle, Washington?
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 Seattle, Washington typically costs $4.01 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 Seattle, Washington
$4.01 – $11
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for install wallpaper.
National average: $3.50 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.01 – $11 per sq ft
Non-woven paste-the-wall wallpaper in a mid-size pattern, matched seams, trimmed tight at ceiling and base
Premium
$5.01 – $14 per sq ft
Heavier textured non-woven grasscloth-look wallpaper in a large pattern repeat, precise matching, tight trim
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.64 – $4.68 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.63 – $4.69 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.44 – $1.25 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.29 – $0.83 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install wallpaper looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
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 costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle 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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