Wallpaper is priced by the wall area and by the paper: peel-and-stick is the fastest, pre-pasted and vinyl need soaking or paste, grasscloth and murals need careful pattern matching and cannot be re-positioned. We prep the wall, match the pattern and cut clean around outlets and corners. Any visit has a $150 work minimum, and paper, primer and paste are not included.
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Wallpaper installation prices in NYC: from $300 for wallpaper installation
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $200 – $4,200 — the low end is a single small job, the high end the largest scope in the tables (a whole apartment or a multi-room project where the guide covers one). Every figure is from the current price catalog (calc-2026-09-01), floored at the $150 work minimum; the exact quote is confirmed from your photos before booking, and NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
Wallpaper installation
| Job | Size / scope | Typical NYC price (labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Peel-and-stick | One accent wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $300 – $510 |
| Peel-and-stick | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $535 – $995 |
| Peel-and-stick | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $995 – $1,800 |
| Pre-pasted / traditional paste | One accent wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $405 – $665 |
| Pre-pasted / traditional paste | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $690 – $1,250 |
| Pre-pasted / traditional paste | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,030 |
| Vinyl / commercial-grade | One accent wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $430 – $715 |
| Vinyl / commercial-grade | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $740 – $1,300 |
| Vinyl / commercial-grade | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $1,300 – $2,345 |
| Grasscloth / natural fiber | One accent wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $560 – $920 |
| Grasscloth / natural fiber | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $945 – $1,600 |
| Grasscloth / natural fiber | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $2,445 – $4,200 |
| Mural / numbered panel set | Single mural on a standard wall | $455 – $765 |
| Mural / numbered panel set | Large mural / multi-panel set | $765 – $1,300 |
| Mural / numbered panel set | Mural + surrounding walls papered | $1,300 – $2,245 |
Wallpaper removal
| Job | Size / scope | Typical NYC price (labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Single layer, peels in sheets | One wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $260 – $425 |
| Single layer, peels in sheets | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $425 – $740 |
| Single layer, peels in sheets | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $765 – $1,275 |
| Vinyl / washable paper | One wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $315 – $505 |
| Vinyl / washable paper | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $505 – $865 |
| Vinyl / washable paper | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $865 – $1,465 |
| Grasscloth / fabric-backed | One wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $400 – $635 |
| Grasscloth / fabric-backed | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $635 – $1,060 |
| Grasscloth / fabric-backed | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $1,060 – $1,785 |
| Multiple layers (older apartment) | One wall (up to ~100 sq ft) | $425 – $690 |
| Multiple layers (older apartment) | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $690 – $1,130 |
| Multiple layers (older apartment) | Full room — plaster or unprimed drywall underneath | $1,130 – $1,920 |
| Painted-over wallpaper | One wall — score, soak, steam | $480 – $765 |
| Painted-over wallpaper | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $765 – $1,275 |
| Painted-over wallpaper | Full room (~250–450 sq ft) | $1,275 – $2,100 |
| Paper is off — glue residue left behind | One wall — wash + scrape | $200 – $345 |
| Paper is off — glue residue left behind | Large wall or 2 walls (~100–250 sq ft) | $345 – $585 |
| Paper is off — glue residue left behind | Full room — paper off, glue washed, walls left clean | $585 – $985 |
What drives the price
- Paper type: grasscloth and murals are the slowest to hang and the least forgiving.
- Pattern repeat: large repeats mean more waste and more matching time.
- Wall prep: existing paper, glossy paint or rough walls need priming or a liner.
- Room complexity: windows, outlets and corners per wall drive the time more than square footage.
- Removal: old paper and adhesive residue are their own line — see the second table.
What's included
- Wall prep and priming on the agreed walls
- Pattern matching and seam alignment
- Clean cuts around outlets, corners and trim
What's quoted separately
- Paper, primer, paste and liner
- Removal of existing wallpaper
- Drywall or plaster repair under the old paper
How the assessment visit and the work minimum are priced
Photo and text estimates are free — send photos and you get a real range. If the job needs eyes on site first, the assessment visit is $99 and is credited toward the work if you hire us. Actual work starts at the $150 minimum. Repair ASAP LLC is a NYC DCWP-licensed home improvement contractor (License No. 2137199-DCWP) and carries general liability insurance with COI support for co-ops and condos.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply the wallpaper?
No — you choose and order it; we tell you how many rolls to buy from the wall measurements and pattern repeat.
Can you hang peel-and-stick over painted walls?
Yes on smooth, clean, cured paint. Textured or glossy walls need priming first.
Do you remove old wallpaper?
Yes, quoted from the second table. The wall condition under the old paper decides whether a skim coat is needed before the new paper.
How much extra paper should I order?
Plan for the pattern repeat plus one extra roll; we confirm the count when we see the wall measurements.
How much does wallpaper installation cost in NYC?
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $200 – $4,200 in New York City. Photo and text estimates are free; an on-site assessment visit is $99, credited toward the job. Work starts at the $150 minimum and is quoted before anything begins. NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
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