Basement Wallpaper

Basement wallpaper is a wall covering made for rooms with little or no daylight. Under-house rooms, garages and rumpus rooms all count. Giffywalls prints each design to your exact wall size.

Where Basement Wallpaper Works Down Under

True cellars are rare here. Rooms that behave like one are not. Think a garage turned games room. A built-in under a Queenslander. A dark rumpus room at the back of the house. All of them need the same approach.

Warm Beats Bright

The instinct is to paint it white and hope. That rarely lands. With no sun coming in, white just reads grey. Warm mid tones and deep colours do far better. Add lamps at eye level rather than one ceiling light, and the room lifts.

  • Rumpus room: bold graphics that suit a games night.
  • Home cinema: charcoal or deep blue to kill screen glare.
  • Garage gym: raw concrete or brick for a training feel.
  • Under-house office: warm timber tone with a calm print.

Damp and Prep

Check for damp before anything else. Coastal homes in Sydney and Wollongong see it most. Wallpaper will not stop it and will not hide it. Seal the wall, let it dry out, then paper. Skip that step and the job will not last.

Rough Walls and Low Ceilings

Block, render and old brick are common down there. A mid-tone or busy print hides small bumps that a glossy paper would show up. If the ceiling is low, run the print all the way up with no border. Our concrete wallpaper designs handle both problems at once.

Give the Room a View

No windows means no outlook. A wide scene on the end wall solves that. Bush, coast or mountains all pull the wall back. Keep the horizon near eye level so it looks real. Avoid a bright noon sky, since it will clash with warm lamps at night.

Renting or Building? Both Are Easy

Peel and stick is self-adhesive and comes off clean, which suits renters in Melbourne and Brisbane. See the full removable wallpaper range for that finish. Paste-the-wall is the better pick for a room you own and plan to keep.

Samples and Australia-Wide Delivery

Judge any dark print under the lights you will actually use. Order a sample and hold it against the wall at night. We have shipped these murals from Perth to the Gold Coast. Your custom-size print ships free Australia wide, with numbered panels for a simple hang.

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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What wallpaper works best in a basement?

Mid-to-dark tones with real contrast: industrial textures, graffiti and graphic walls, moody botanicals, and cinematic charcoal designs. Pale designs made for sunlit rooms tend to look flat in basement light.

How do I make a windowless basement feel less gloomy?

Either commit to the dark with a rich mural and warm layered lighting, or borrow daylight with a faux-window or bright landscape scene. Both beat white paint, which reads gray in dim light.

Can wallpaper handle basement moisture?

Murals belong on smooth, finished drywall in a dry basement. Resolve any damp issues first. Wallpaper is a finish, not a moisture fix. In a properly finished basement, it performs just like it would upstairs.

Is basement wallpaper printed to fit odd wall sizes?

Yes. That is exactly where made-to-measure shines. Half-walls, stair runs, and boxed-in ductwork all get one continuous design scaled to the exact width and height you enter.

Is it removable if I rework the basement later?

Choose peel and stick. It lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, and individual panels can be replaced if one takes a knock. Ideal for rec rooms that evolve as the family does.