Cost to Wallpaper Installation in San Antonio, TX

$712$3,560 in San Antonio

11% below the national average · 0.89x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $712–$3,560 for a wallpaper installation in San Antonio, about 11% below the national benchmark. The Southeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at San Antonio prices.

Cost Breakdown in San Antonio

Line ItemLowMidHigh
Cost per sq ft$1$3$7
Materials$267$623$1,780
Labor$445$890$2,225
Permits$0$0$0
Total$712-11% vs. national avg$1,513-11% vs. national avg$4,005-11% vs. national avg

Budget

Pre-pasted vinyl wallpaper, single accent wall (~200 sq ft), simple pattern

Mid-Range

Mid-grade paper or grasscloth, one room (~400 sq ft), basic prep

Premium

Designer or hand-printed wallpaper, complex pattern matching, full room with professional prep

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in San Antonio may shift costs slightly.

MaterialCost/UnitBest For
Vinyl Wallpaper$0.50-$3/sq ft materialsBathrooms, kitchens, rental properties, high-traffic areasDurable, washable, easy to hang, wide selection, affordable
Grasscloth / Woven Texture$3-$8/sq ft materialsLiving rooms, dining rooms, low-traffic accent wallsNatural texture, premium look, hides wall imperfections somewhat
Peel-and-Stick Removable$1-$4/sq ft materialsRenters, temporary spaces, low-commitment accentsNo paste, easy to remove and reposition, renter-friendly
Designer / Hand-Printed Paper$10-$50/sq ft materialsFormal dining rooms, powder rooms, statement wallsUnique patterns, heirloom quality, creates a signature room
Fabric-Backed Wallpaper$5-$15/sq ft materialsHigh-end hospitality look, commercial applicationsExtremely durable, dimensional texture, upholstered look

Other Projects in San Antonio

San Antonio Estimate

Typical Range

$712$3,560

vs. National Average

11% below national

Cost Multiplier

0.89x

Cost Per sq ft

$1–$7

Estimates apply San Antonio's 0.89x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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