United States Wall Coverings Market Size (2024 - 2029)

US Wall Coverings Market Analysis

The United States Wall Covering Market registered at a CAGR of 3.41% during the forecast period (2022-2027). Gains in the US Wallcovering Market be driven by a recovery in construction activity, especially in the residential sector of the region. Demand for wall coverings has also benefitted from the turnaround in the prospects for wallpaper, which has suffered from negative consumer perceptions and stiff competition from paint and coatings. The region's increasing disposable income and rapid urbanization have resulted in the increasing usage of wall coverings, along with other modern products, such as window frames with very low heat transmission, electrical cables and conduits, easily cleaned flooring, and light-reflecting roofing. Marketing environmental factors such as interest rates, new housing, commercial construction statistics, homeowner remodeling, and repair spending have also been driving the market.

• The expansion of the wall coverings market is driven by rising standards of living, the desire for a luxurious existence, and household customization due to increased disposable income. Furthermore, advancements in innovation and better-quality items, such as bespoke 3D walls printed with ink-jet printing technology, have enticed high-income consumers to purchase wall coverings.
• Most wall covering products are simple to maintain and long-lasting, projected to increase customer demand. As a result of the expanding population and urbanization, investments in infrastructure activities are likely to promote the growth of the wall coverings market throughout the forecast period.
• Paint is considered a better alternative, as compared to wall coverings in specific uses. Furthermore, removing existing wallpaper can be a tiresome task that needs the right tools to be efficient. Stripping wallpaper can be achieved with chemicals or stripping tools, but care must be taken, or the wall can be damage.
• According to Dodge Construction Network, the value of commercial and multifamily construction starts in the top 20 metropolitan regions of the United States climbed 18% from 2020 to 2021. Nationally, commercial and multifamily construction in the United States rose by 16% in 2021. Commercial and multifamily starts increased 18% in the top half (the top ten metro areas) in 2021, with two metro areas, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, CA, reporting declines.
• The New constructions in this region increase an opportunity for the Wall coverings market suppliers. For instance, According to BEA, The construction sector in the United States is one of the world's largest, with private spending continuing to rise year after year and around 8 million people employed. By 2023, new construction is estimated to be worth USD 1,449 billion.
• During the Pandemic, new home development was further hampered by the closure of government agencies that provided permits and disruptions in the supply chain for construction supplies. which also affected the Wall Coverings Market in the United States.
• Despite the Pandemic, there is some good news for renters in 2021: According to a recent survey from RentCafé, rental property construction has stayed at almost the same rate as in the preceding four active years of apartment construction. For the fifth year in a row, over 330,000 new rental units are scheduled to open across the United States in 2021.

US Wall Coverings Industry Segmentation

Wall covering protects the wall surface from accidental marks or scratches, besides imparting an air of quality and grandeur to uncovered walls. They further help in neutralizing the interior and customizing it with the help of various colors and patterns. Also, these coverings are cost-effective. The two common areas of applications of wall coverings include residential and commercial. Residential wall coverings are mainly used in homes and in small businesses to add attractiveness to rooms and to express an individual style. The market is segmented by product type, application, and distribution types across United States.