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  • Bernau Designs

    Michigan’s Professional Wallpaper Hanger

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    Michigan’s Professional Wallpaper Hanger

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Recent wall covering projects & we would love to add yours…

2018

Barry Bernau and Son in 2018
My two most important jobs in life – craftsman by day & Dad by night. I never sleep… almost.
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Barry Bernau 2025
2024 — Now my son is a teenager… Thank God for AirPods Pro 2!
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About Bernau Designs

Your Wallpaper Installation Experts!

At Bernau Designs, we take pride in being the go-to professionals for all your wall covering installation and wallpaper removal needs. We are located in Troy, proudly serving a wide range of areas, including Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Metamora, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Grosse Pointe, Northville, Romeo, Plymouth, Shelby, Washington Township, Waterford, and West Bloomfield, as well as the surrounding Detroit, Michigan.

 

 

A Passionate Wallpaper Installer

I started my career as a wallpaper installer, also known as a ‘wallpaper hanger’, at the age of 12, working summers for my dad pasting wallpaper and matching light switch plates. Shortly after those summers, I ventured out to start my own business, Bernau Designs, in 1990.

My career has taken me from hanging wallpaper to faux finishing to working as a scenic artist on a movie set, to working on the Nuclear Cowboyz and Disney on Ice shows for Feld Entertainment, to writing my first iOS app that made The UK Telegraph’s ‘The 30 best property apps‘ – all the way to doing the finest wallpaper installation you will ever see!”

wallpaper installer barry bernau hanging a mural in the State Theatre in Ann Arbor
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Over the years, I have worked with many talented individuals—from designers to builders to those who are constantly perfecting their craft or trade.

Someone once asked me, “What does it take to do a great wallpaper job?” My response was, “Pride—pride and a love or passion for what you do.” Pride, because my name is attached to my work, and my work reflects who I am. Love, because it’s what drives you to stay late at night and rise early in the morning.

I believe there is a common thread among those who excel in their fields. What sets them apart is their pride in their work and a deep passion for what they do.

Thank you! I have learned something from each and every one of them along the way!

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iPhone, iPad, £1.49

Equally useful is this “simplified wallpaper estimator” by decorator Barry Bernau. It lets you calculate the wall space to be covered, then tells you how many rolls you need.

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Call us to install your next wallpaper project.

Wall Covering Installation

If you’re looking to find a wall covering installer near you in Michigan, Bernau Designs is the wallpaper contractor to consider. With over 30 years of experience, Barry specializes in high-end commercial and residential wallpaper projects. His expertise includes murals, de Gournay Chinoiserie, Phillip Jeffries, Graham & Brown, York, Serena and Lily wallpaper, vinyl, mylar, foil, grasscloth, hand prints, silk screen, and custom wall coverings. You can trust Barry to install your chosen materials with perfection

Wallpaper removal

Our wallpaper removal service includes:

  • Removing wallpaper and glue from the wall
  • Light drywall repair
  • Priming the new clean wall with  Sherwin Williams Multi-purpose primer

Easy Pay with Square

We now take credit cards as payment.

State-of-the-art wallpaper smoothing tool

Introducing Liscia ® – Patented

Liscia, the revolutionary wallpaper smoothing tool, promises to transform your home improvement experience. Perfect for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, Liscia features an ergonomic design and innovative functionality. Its unique curved edge glides effortlessly across surfaces, eliminating bubbles and wrinkles for a flawless finish. Liscia_wallpaper_smoothing_tool

Lightweight and durable, Liscia ensures an efficient and comfortable experience for both first-time decorators and seasoned experts. Say goodbye to imperfections and welcome a new era of precision and ease with Liscia.

24/7 Support

Personalized wallpaper installation and removal estimates provided by the owner, as well as work performed by the owner.

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(248) 924-8944

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Online Wallpaper Installation Quote

Most wallpaper installation estimates can be handled quickly via email.

Please include your city or location (for example Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, or Northville) and a short message about your wallpaper project.
I’ll follow up shortly via email and may ask for photos of the wall and a link to the wallpaper you’re considering so I can provide an accurate free estimate.

If you prefer a quick call, feel free to include your phone number.
Thank you — I look forward to hearing from you.
Barry Bernau

    Planning a Wallpaper Project? Start Here.

    Before you hire an installer — or even buy your wallpaper — you need to know exactly how much material your project requires. That’s why I built focalScan.

    ✨ focalScan – Measure Any Room with Your iPhone

    focalScan LiDAR wallpaper calculator app by Barry Bernau

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    Featured in The UK Telegraph’s “30 Best Property Apps”
    Created by a professional wallpaper installer with 35 years of experience.
    FREE trial!

    As a wallpaper installer serving Oakland and Macomb County, Michigan; I built this app to solve the #1 problem homeowners face: ordering the wrong amount of wallpaper. Too little means delays. Too much means wasted money.

    • Scan your room in under 10 seconds — LiDAR-powered, no tape measure needed
    • Know exactly how many rolls you need — calculates based on roll width, length, pattern repeat, and match type
    • Automatically subtracts windows & doors — accurate measurements, every time
    • Paint calculator included — estimates primer, first coat, second coat, and total
    • 3D room view — see color-coded measurements mapped to each wall
    • Available in 27 languages — built for pros and homeowners worldwide

    Once you know your numbers, give me a call. I’ll handle the rest.
    (248) 924-8944 | Free estimates across SE Michigan

    Download focalScan on the App Store