Basic
$3.11 – $8.90 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 Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $3.66 to $10 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 Washington, District of Columbia
$3.66 – $10
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install wallpaper.
National average: $3.50 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.66 – $10 per sq ft
Non-woven paste-the-wall wallpaper in a mid-size pattern, matched seams, trimmed tight at ceiling and base
Premium
$4.58 – $13 per sq ft
Heavier textured non-woven grasscloth-look wallpaper in a large pattern repeat, precise matching, tight trim
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.66 – $4.73 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.27 – $3.64 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.44 – $1.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.29 – $0.84 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install wallpaper looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Photos of the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Traditional living room
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
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 costs4.0% above avg
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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