Which wallpaper is best for you?
Peel & Stick or Traditional Wallpaper...which is best for your wall?
How do I choose?
It might be confusing when deciding between traditional and peel & stick wallpaper. Below is a breakdown of each product to help guide your decision. No matter what you do, you will love your wallpaper!
pros & cons of
Peel & Stick
What is it?
The removable peel & stick wallpaper is a DIY friendly option that has a ready to use adhesive on the back (like a giant sticker). This mean that you can stick it on your wall immediately after removing the backing. Plus, it is reposition-able.
Pros
- IDEAL FOR RENTERS. This peel & stick wallpaper is totally removable! Once you are done with it, just peel it off the wall in seconds (WATCH HERE!). No residue will be left.
- DIY friendly. You can hang this product yourself (WATCH HERE!), and it is really easy to use for other non-wall related projects as well.
- Easy to replace if you like to switch things up every so often
- print-to-order, making my products more eco-friendly.
Cons
- Kids love to peel this off the walls, so if you have kids, this is a warning! Traditional wallpaper might be a better option for you.
- Not suitable for bathrooms with high moisture. Powder rooms are okay, as are highly ventilated areas. Traditional Wallpaper would be a better option.
- Not great for textured walls if installed incorrectly. Peel & stick is more susceptible to air bubbles if not installed correctly on textured surfaces, which is the main cause of wallpaper peeling off the walls. Please note, those air bubbles can be smoothed out.
pros & cons of
Traditional Wallpaper
What is it?
The traditional wallpaper is a smooth paper product that includes a roll on adhesive. It is a favorite product of professional wallpaper installers.
Pros
- IDEAL FOR HOMEOWNERS and long term installation. If you do not plan on moving anytime soon, this is the product for you.
- The smooth paper is ideal for printing. The colors and clarity of the artwork is super bright and crips. It is seriously gorgeous!
- Less expensive than the removable peel & stick wallpaper.
- Easier to clean off light scuffing. Just use a dust rag.
- DIY friendly. You can hang this product yourself. WATCH HERE!
- Ideal choice for bathrooms, as it is more durable and can be sealed with a wallpaper varnish.
- TOTALLY REMOVABLE with steam! It should do no damage to your wall. It just takes a little more work to come off.
- Printed-to-order in the USA.
Cons
- Hanging is a little more technical. You can do it yourself, however if you are not handy, you might need to hire a professional wallpaper hanger.
- Not as easily removable as the peel & stick. It will come off your walls, but it requires a wallpaper steamer to take off your walls.
- More permeant. If you like to switch up your decor often or follow trends, peel & stick is a better option for you.