10 Jul 2023, Read Time : 7 Min

10 Creative Ideas To Cover Damaged Walls

Houses often have extensive wear and tear due to weather conditions. One of the major problems that most of us face is damaged walls. Damaged walls are caused due to various reasons, including fire damage, water damage, cracks, holes, and structural issues. Repairing is the best option to tackle damaged walls, but if the damage is not extensive, then it is possible to hide the damage using various options. 

Covering damaged walls is essential, as it can help you make your house look pretty again. Here are a few methods and tips that you can use to cover the damaged walls in your house. 

Ideas for covering damaged walls

1. Beautify with Wallpaper

   

   Wallpapers of different styles and textures can be used to cover damaged walls. Wallpapers cover chipped paint, exposed holes, and other similar issues.  As wallpapers are available in different styles, prints, and designs, you are sure to find a design that will work with the aesthetics of your house and look amazing. Before choosing a wallpaper, check the type of damage and see whether the wallpaper will suit the damage or not. For instance, it is advisable to avoid using wallpaper on walls damaged by water, as the moisture will eat through the paper.

2. Damage-proofing with Tiles

   

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   Another option to cover walls and tackle even minor water damage is through means of tiles.

   Tiles, like wallpaper, are available in a variety of designs and textures that can enhance the look of your walls. They are a more durable option when compared to wallpaper and are more or less a ‘permanent’ way to hide the damage. They can cover cracks, holes, fire damage, and even water damage to a certain extent. Tiles such as elevation tiles and 3D-printed tiles can be used as accent tiles to hide the damage efficiently. For more details on how to use tiles to cover damaged walls, click here.

3. Wallart: A Customizable Option for Damage

   

   If the wall is chipped and does not have an excessive number of holes or water damage, you can use various wall art techniques such as lippan, painting, POP, and more to hide the damage.  You can hire an artist to do this or if you are artistic yourself and would like to add a personal touch to your walls then you can do it yourself. For quicker fixes, you can add decals to the walls. Do remember, decals and paint generally work better on plain and smooth surfaces.

4. Using Objects to Create a Piece of Art

   

   Various objects, such as wall art, frames, and vases can be used to hide the damages in the wall. Another great way would be to add an organic and natural touch to not only your wall but your house through plants. Plants can not only add a touch of greenery to your house but can also clean the air, making it fresh. 

   You can use indoor vines such as pothos and monstera to cover your walls, or you can go the ‘vertical garden’ way and add small shelves filled with various indoor plants for a similar and grand effect. Great indoor plants that grow in limited sunlight and care include pothos, monstera, jade, peace lily, ZZ plant, etc. 

   If for some reason you cannot have real plants in the house, you can also opt for plastic vines and plants for a similar effect. Plastic plants require no care or maintenance and generally look great for years.

5. Use Murals

   

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   You can add various paintings and murals to your walls to hide the deformities. This way you won’t have to do anything to the wall and will still be able to cover it with ease. 

   While you can always buy expensive ‘real’ paintings, nowadays, you can find canvas prints on the market that look like the real deal without ripping a hole in your pocket. These are easier to maintain than actual paintings. 

   Other options include paintings and murals done in other materials, such as this POP mural shown in the image above. Paintings and murals will liven up not just your wall but the entire room and will effectively cover the damage.

6. Mirrors

   

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   If only a small portion of your wall is damaged, you can use mirrors to cover it. Mirrors can act as feature pieces and can attract attention. Mirrors can be installed anywhere on the wall in a symmetrical as well as asymmetrical fashion. Nowadays, mirrors are available in various patterns and designs, so you don’t have to stick to plain old mirrors. Mirrors reflect light and can also create the illusion of a larger and more spacious room.

7. Picture Wall

   

   You can change the way a wall looks by covering it with a collage of pictures of yourself, your family, or your family and friends. This will add a personal touch to your house and will also serve as a ‘wall of memories’. This is a relatively affordable method that can be done as a DIY project. Choose bold and beautiful frames for a nice look. You can also decorate the frames using plastic vines, fairy lights, flowers, and more. 

   While this is a great option to cover the wall, it may prove to be a temporary solution. It is not recommended for walls that have extensive damage, as the frames might not be able to cover all the extent of the damage. 

8. Storage Shelves

   

   Adding floating shelves or even more giant bookshelves can cover the damage quickly and can also provide you ample space to store knick-knacks and books. Shelves are generally slim and may not cover the damage on their own, but when used as display shelves to display various objects, they can cover a lot if not all the damage. 

   Do remember that shelves may not be suitable for covering walls with water damage, as the moisture may end up ruining your items on display as well.

   You can also install shelves in bathrooms, as displayed in the picture. Be sure to install shelves that are suitable for moist places to avoid any trouble later.

9. Boards and Notes

   

   A great way to cover walls in the kitchen is to use chalk or notice boards. These can prove to be multipurpose as they will not only be functional but also pretty. It is a practical way to hide inconsistency on the walls. The corkboard or the chalkboard can be used as a calendar, planner, or even a place to put up reminders to make things more organised. The board can also be used to paste pictures, recipes, motivational quotes and more.

10. Tapestries

    

    A quick, simple, and beautiful way to hide holes and cracks in your wall is by using tapestries. Tapestries are available in various qualities, designs, materials, and colours online as well as offline and can be pasted or hung on the wall with the help of hooks or needles. Tapestries are easy to install, but be sure to hang only one or a maximum of two tapestries in your room otherwise, it might end up looking like a tapestry shop. 

Points to Remember

Here are a few things that you need to remember while repairing over covering up damaged walls. These tips will help you maintain the walls for a long time. 

1. Check the Extent of Damage

   Examine the damage properly to check whether it can be a DIY project or not. If the damage is extensive, it is better to leave it to a professional instead of simply covering it and ignoring it. By checking the extent of damage, you will be able to choose which method of covering up is better. 

2. Identify the Purpose

   Check what is the reason behind the damage. Damage to walls may be caused because of multiple reasons including moisture, structural issues, settling of the building, weather conditions, and various similar factors. It is recommended to identify the cause so that the repairs or the cover-up can be done efficiently. 

3. Gather Equipment

   Gather all the equipment and materials that are necessary to repair or cover the wall. This may include sandpaper, putty, putty knife, shelves, paintings, pots, etc. 

4. Prepare the Surface

   Before beginning the cover-up, repair the surface by cleaning it and removing any dirt or flaking paint. Smooth the surface with sandpaper and putty. 

5. Professional Help

   If the damage is extensive, it is better to consult a professional to ensure damage is limited. 

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Covering up a wall can be a great temporary and in some cases permanent solution to hide deformities of the wall. Be sure to check whether cover-up can be a solution for you before going down that path.