It is hard to know for sure how long luxury wallpaper will last, but if it is carefully taken care of, has been carefully installed by a specialist and there are no major environmental factors, a wall covering can potentially last years, if not decades.

Knowing when it is time to replace it, however, is often a matter of personal preference. If you want to keep up with a particular interior design trend, you order new furniture that clashes with the wallpaper or you generally just feel like a change, all of these are good reasons to call a specialist.

However, there are other signs that replacing your wallpaper is not just desirable but essential, and having a closer look at your wallpaper twice a year will help you know whether it needs replacing or repairing.

Discolouration

Stains and discolouration of wallpaper can be caused by many different factors, from damp to accidentally spilt drinks.

If you notice a stain, it is best to look into what might be causing it; as it could be an issue with the house that needs fixing before it ruins more than your wallpaper.

Bubble And Peel

If parts of the wallpaper are coming away or are starting to bubble, this could be the result of mould, humidity, shifting foundations or a water leak, and this usually means not only stripping down the paper but exploring the potential root cause before it does even more damage.

Faded Colours

Nothing lasts forever, and at some point, the vibrant colours that are part of your choice of wallpaper will start to lose their potency somewhat.

This often takes many years, particularly if there are no other factors such as direct sunlight or humidity to affect the colouration of the paper, but when that faded look is noticed, it is usually the time to start looking for a new look.