Apt.1 Laundry Room Vol.5: Wallpaper Finishing

u270fufe0f Originally published: January 4, 2022 / ud83dudd04 Updated: May 8, 2026

2026 DIY Dad’s Note: Finishing the Laundry Room & Completing the 1st-Floor Renovation

The finishing work in the laundry room u2014 wallpaper, cushion floor, and vanity u2014 is complete, and the full 1st-floor renovation has finally come to an end!

Wallpaper Tips for Laundry Rooms (Vol.5)

Wallpapering in a laundry/changing room demands more moisture-resistance than a typical room:

• Choose wallpaper with anti-mold properties (essential)
• Apply caulk behind the vanity and around the bathroom door frame
• Breathable wallpaper is preferable u2014 it lets moisture escape
• White and light tones are popular for a clean, fresh look

This room gets hit with humidity every single day at bath time. Taking moisture-resistance seriously keeps the interior looking great for years.

Cushion Floor Tips (Vol.6)

The cushion floor in a laundry room must handle wet conditions:

• Choose a water-resistant CF rated for bathrooms and laundry areas
• Install base molding at wall joints to prevent water from seeping underneath
• Caulk around the vanity legs for waterproofing
• Minimize seams in the CF u2014 each seam is a potential entry point for water

Vanity Installation Tips (Vol.7)

Replacing a bathroom vanity is genuinely DIY-friendly:

1. Remove the old vanity
2. Set the new vanity in position and secure it to the wall
3. Connect supply and drain lines
4. Open the shut-off valve and check for leaks
5. Caulk around the vanity perimeter

Apt.1 u2014 1st Floor Renovation Complete!

• Japanese room: sandy plaster walls u2192 wallpaper, tatami u2192 CF, ceiling repainted
• Kitchen: fixtures replaced, walls refinished
• Toilet: full gut renovation u2014 new toilet and interior
• Bathroom: converted from traditional wet bath to unit bath
• Laundry room: new partition wall and all fixtures installed

“It was a lot of work u2014 but I’m really glad I did it.” u2014 DIY Dad

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Hey there u2014 DIY Dad here! The 1st-floor laundry room renovation continues. After the putty coat, it’s time to hang the wallpaper.

For tools and materials, see: DIY Dad’s Tools & Materials Guide Vol.1 u2014 Wallpaper Installation.

Wallpaper Installation

On the bathroom-facing wall, I went with a different pattern to add a bit of an accent.

u2191 Bathroom-side wall wallpaper.

On the opposite wall, I used the same pattern as the other rooms. In rental properties, keeping wallpaper patterns consistent across units makes maintenance much easier u2014 though DIY Dad usually forgets the model number anyway and ends up scrambling at move-out time!

u2191 Vanity-side wall wallpaper.

u2191 Vanity-side wall u2014 close-up.

u2191 Window-side wall wallpaper.

Not many photos, but all four walls are done. Here’s the finished result.

u2191 Wallpaper installation complete.

That’s all for today u2014 see you next time!

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