As mentioned previously, hanging wallpaper can be a huge task. Especially for those more inexperienced home dwellers. It’s all about preparing the wall beforehand, choosing the right wallpaper texture and design, but more importantly, being patient with the process. Most of us are familiar with paste wallpapers. There are either the types where you paste the paper or alternatively, paste the wall beforehand.
Yet, we are not so in tune with the emergence of self-adhesive peel and stick wallpaper.
Benefits of peel and stick wallpaper
Mess-free
Peel and stick wallpaper is a great alternative if you dislike using paste. The self-adhesive backing means no paste is required and therefore, less mess and fuss. Don’t mess around with paste as it gets everywhere. From your face to your clothes to your carpet, it’s a total disaster zone. Instead, choose peel and stick wallpaper for a much less messy experience.
Great for renters
One of the most crucial benefits of peel and stick wallpaper is that it’s great for renters. It’s a frustrating task when you don’t own your home but you still want to create a space that mirrors your personality. Having rented myself, I know the true pain of staring at blank walls day in and day out. But with peel and stick wallpaper, you can apply and gently remove it without causing any damage to the wall. So once you need to move out, your Landlord will have no idea that you had wallpaper adorning your walls (we won’t tell them if you don’t)!
Stay current with interior design trends
Another added bonus of easily removing peel and stick wallpaper is that it’s great for those who love to stay up to date with the latest trends. Instead of having to scrape and scratch off wallpaper once you want to update your home, simply peel off the self-adhesive wallpaper and it’s all done. With such a fantastic range of peel and stick wallpaper designs available, it’s hard not to be tempted to change your wall decorations on a yearly basis!
Decorate for every season
If you’re a huge fan of seasonal celebrations such as Christmas or Halloween, then a peel and stick is a great idea. Impress your family and friends with a snow-laden winter forest in the holidays or a spooky haunted house for Halloween! Then once the party is over, remove it without causing damage to the wall. Simple!
There are so many benefits to self-adhesive wallpaper. However, are you still worried about installing it yourself? Don’t be. There’s no need to hire a professional decorator to do it for you: it’s that easy. So, if you’d like to find out more, simply read on for our top tips on installing peel and stick wallpaper.
How to install peel and stick wallpaper
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Prepare the wall
Before installing your amazing new peel and stick wallpaper, preparing the wall beforehand is crucial. Make sure the walls are smooth, clean and free from flakey paint. If the walls have been recently plastered, leave it to dry for at least 6 weeks before putting up the mural. It is also important to have a white primer paint on the walls before installing your mural as some designs have a degree of transparency. You don’t want the color of the paint beneath to show up on your new mural!
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Let the wallpaper rest
We can’t stress the importance of laying out the wallpaper panels onto the floor before installing your peel and stick wallpaper. Often, wallpaper designs have an image or pattern that needs to be set out in a specific order. So, simply jigsaw the pieces out in the correct order onto the floor to see how your mural will look once installed. This will also allow time for the paper to rest and uncurl if it has been stored as a roll.
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Apply the panels of wallpaper onto the wall
The next step is to stick that paper up! Simply peel off the backing and start installing. It’s always a good idea to have a friend to help you. As one of you holds the paper up at the position where you want it, the other can angle it into place. Even if you both step back and see that you’ve put it up wonky, there’s no need to worry. The beauty of peel and stick wallpaper is that you can gently remove it and reapply it until it looks perfectly lined up. Stress over!
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Enjoy your new wall mural
Last, but certainly not least, it’s time to step back and admire your handiwork. Wallpaper is such a great way to transform any room and when it’s as easy as using peel and stick wallpaper, the sense of satisfaction is even greater.
