The short answer
We install wallpaper in Medley houses and manufactured homes, with prep tailored to plaster, drywall or vinyl-covered panels. Each job includes moisture checks, priming, careful layout and cleanup, and most single rooms are done in one to two days.
Medley is one of the closest towns to our Hialeah base, about 3 miles to the west, and we hang wallpaper in its houses and manufactured homes regularly. The town is small and mostly known for its commercial and industrial corridors, but the homes tucked among them deserve the same careful finish as anywhere else in Miami-Dade County. Papering a room is a practical way to add color and pattern that paint cannot match, and with the right prep it holds up well in South Florida's heat and humidity. This page covers the full-room process as we do it in Medley.
Know Your Walls Before You Choose Paper
Three main wall types show up in Medley homes. Plaster over concrete block is solid but may have hairline cracks or uneven patches. Drywall is smooth but shows dents and seams. Vinyl-covered gypsum panels, common in manufactured homes, have a slick finish and batten strips at the joints that standard paste will not bond to.
Each type can take wallpaper, but prep differs. That can affect timing and which paper makes sense. A thin, delicate paper might show minor plaster texture, while a heavier non-woven hides it. On paneled walls, the extra prep steps are worth knowing about before you book.
- Plaster on block: crack repair and skim where needed
- Drywall: fastener setting, seam touch-up and sanding
- Vinyl panels: batten removal or filling, scuff sanding, bonding primer
- All surfaces: wallcovering primer before paper
Selecting Paper for How You Live
Think about traffic and moisture. A kitchen or bathroom calls for solid vinyl or another scrubbable product that can handle splashes. Bedrooms and living rooms open the door to softer papers, textured non-wovens and even natural fibers. Hallways and kids' rooms benefit from something that tolerates fingerprints and bumps.
Pattern scale affects the feel of a room. In compact spaces, small and medium patterns usually look balanced, while large prints can work if limited to one wall. Light grounds help reflect light, which is useful in rooms where blinds stay drawn against the afternoon sun.
Heat, Humidity and Wallpaper
The climate here has no fully dry season. Summer months from May through October bring heavy humidity and frequent storms, and winters are warm and comparatively dry. Indoors, AC keeps rooms comfortable, but walls can still carry moisture from rain, leaks or condensation.
Before we paper, we use a moisture meter on exterior walls and any wall near plumbing. If readings are high, we look for the cause and suggest fixing it first. In manufactured homes, condensation behind panels can be an issue when cold indoor air meets a hot exterior shell, so ventilation and insulation are worth checking too.
The Installation Itself
We confirm all rolls share the same lot number, then plan the pattern start so the main wall shows a balanced, centered motif and the final mismatch falls in a low-visibility corner. Floors and furniture are protected and cover plates removed.
Strips are measured with extra length, pasted per the manufacturer's instructions and hung to a plumb line. We match at eye level, smooth from the center outward, roll seams and trim precisely at ceiling, baseboard and trim. Paste on the face is wiped off as we go. When the room is done, plates go back, debris is removed and the floor is cleaned.
After-Care and Areas We Cover
Give the paste a few days to cure before pushing furniture back against the walls. Keep the AC at a steady setting, and if you will be away during hurricane season, from June 1 through November 30, leave it running rather than off. Wipe washable papers with a damp cloth only after they have fully dried.
Our team also installs wallpaper in Hialeah Gardens, Doral, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs and Sweetwater.
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