Love,love this paper! So very elegant,I get compliments all of the time!...I had it installed on one wall in my formal living room and painted it a flat black,,was so pleased I re-ordered for a wall in my guest bedroom and painted it flat white,with a chair rail set low on the wall and painted  below that a dark gray...Stunning!  The paper is very thickly embossed and has a nice coating to allow paint to glide on easily for a "one coat application"! I suggest painting with a soft brush to get in the crevices more easily,and to avoid texturizing the paper as with a roller!,,,You won't be disappointed with the purchase of this lovely paper!!