3D Wall Panels vs. Wallpaper: Which Is Better for Your Home?

Whenever we walk into a home, the design elements present in every room and corner influence our feelings. The lighting, textures, furniture, and even the smallest details that may seem trivial all affect our mood and perception of a space. The importance of wall decoration is inevitable as it not only influences the aesthetic appeal but also defines the warmth, personality and character of your home. It adds functionality, style and comfort to your home.

Mainstream choices for wall decoration include 3D wall panels (which come under the category of stick wall panels) and Wallpapers. 3D wall panels can be made from wood, gypsum, PVC, metal and WPC. These are more versatile and offer numerous design possibilities thanks to their unique look. Wallpaper, as the name suggests, is a covering that helps in giving life to the walls in a home. Wallpapers are printed in various ways. Digital printing, surface printing, engraving printing and silk screen printing are some common methods. Both 3D Wall Panels and Wallpapers have their own advantages.

This article sheds light on features such as the cost, durability and installation of these 2 methods. Keeping the needs of the end consumer in mind, the article draws a comprehensive comparison and serves as a complete guide for those confused between 3D wall panels and Wallpapers.

As mentioned before, 3D wall panels can be made from a variety of materials. These include PVC sheets, which are mixed with carbon powder/stone powder, wood and Carbon crystal panels. These materials make 3D panels highly versatile for use.

3D wall panels offer a unique aesthetic impact to your home. Having a size of 5-10mm, these can add sophistication, depth and texture to any space they are used in. Thermal, sound, moisture and scratch resistance make them highly durable. These features make them highly suitable for use in places like bathrooms, kitchens and offices.

Wallpapers can be made by printing on solid paper, cotton fabric/linen fabric and non-woven fabric. These can also be made by using PVC plastic.

Wallpapers offer a lot of creativity and allow you to play with tons of colours. They have a thickness of <1mm and offer quick style changes to your room. You can easily replace these whenever you want to change the outlook of your space, without carrying out any invasive work.

We will be evaluating 3D panels and wallpapers based on a number of factors:

3D panels cost more and costs may range from $1.25-$2.5, which includes installation cost.

Wallpapers are relatively cheaper and cost around $0.5-$1.23, inclusive of material and installation cost.

3D wall panels are highly suitable for areas like the Kitchen (due to their resistance against oil splatter), the living room (for enhanced depth and texture) and the bathroom (mildew and sound resistance). Since 3D panels offer heat insulation, long-term durability and soundproofing, these are also perfect for areas like the bedroom and study.

Wallpapers are great for rental properties (as they can be changed easily). They are excellent in Bedrooms and living room accent walls. If you are looking for a low budget fix that can be easily changed as per the season, wallpapers are a great option.

3D wallpapers are much better when viewed from a long term perspective. Although these have a higher initial cost, you won't have to replace them over and over again. This makes them great for houses occupied by the owner.

Wallpapers are suitable for those who have a low budget and often want change in their home every few months. These will require regular maintenance and repair, so long term cost can be high.