Are liquid wallpapers worth buying or is it a waste of money?

Repainting or re-gluing regular wallpaper will be cheaper than buying liquid wallpaper in the first place - that's a fact. But the extra cost only pays off if you're actually staying in the apartment for the long haul and care about convenience. The main perk is you don't have to strip old wallpaper before your next renovation - just repaint and you're done. Regular wallpaper has to be peeled off, the wall can get damaged, and you'll need to spackle. Over 10-15 years, that kind of time and stress savings often justifies the extra expense.

But here's what people usually forget to mention: liquid wallpaper is way more demanding when it comes to wall quality. Every imperfection, crack, and stain shows through the coating. If your apartment has old walls, you'll need to level and prime them first - that adds money and time. You can stick regular wallpaper straight onto a rough surface and it'll hide the bumps.

Second thing - humidity. In the bathroom or kitchen, liquid wallpaper can absorb moisture and get moldy over time, especially if ventilation is weak. Regular wallpaper is more versatile in that respect. So it makes sense to buy liquid wallpaper for your bedroom or living room, but for problem areas pick something else.

Here's the thing you need to understand: liquid wallpaper is way harder to remove from the walls if you get tired of it! If you do decide to go for it, be prepared for the fact that redoing it will take time and effort - they stick much stronger than regular wallpaper and can leave marks on the wall. It makes sense to get them if you're actually planning to keep them for a long time and won't be changing your decor frequently.