Vinyl or Fabric Wall Decal. Which is best for your wall?

It might be confusing when deciding between vinyl and fabric for your wall decal.

Below is a breakdown of each product to help guide your decision.

No matter what you choose, you will love your wall decals!

Removable Peel & Stick Vinyl

The peel & stick vinyl wall decal is a smooth, satin finished product that is easy to install and totally removable!

Pros

  • IDEAL FOR RENTERS, HOMEOWNERS or people who like to switch it up every so often.

  • AFFORDABLE - This is a lower priced item with a high quality feel. One sheet of wall decals can easily cover one wall, making this product a budget friendly alternative to wallpaper.

  • The colors and clarity of the artwork is super bright and crips.

  • Less expensive than the fabric wall decal alternative.

  • DIY friendly. You can hang this product yourself, and it is really easy to use for other non-wall related projects as well.

  • Reposition-able for a few times.

  • TOTALLY REMOVABLE! It should do no damage to your wall.

Cons

  • Hanging is a little more technical. The vinyl is thinner than the fabric, so it can fold on itself if you are not careful.

  • Decal edges may curl slightly on improperly prepped walls or textured walls. But no worries! Just press them back down and it should be fine.

  • May not be suitable for bathrooms with any moisture.

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Example of the removable, peel & stick vinyl wall decal

Removable Peel & Stick Fabric

The removable peel & stick fabric wall decal is a product made with a high quality woven material and has a matte finish. It is easy to install and totally removable!

Pros

  • IDEAL FOR RENTERS, HOMEOWNERS or people who like to switch it up every so often.

  • AFFORDABLE - One sheet of wall decals can easily cover one wall, making this product a budget friendly alternative to wallpaper.

  • HIGH QUALITY - This product is made with a woven fibers and can withstand the test of time. The matte finish is top quality, and the colors are bright. These decals will absolutely not curl at the edges, which is amazing!

  • DIY friendly and seriously easy to install yourself. The thick material makes sticking on the wall a breeze. It is really easy to use for other non-wall related projects as well.

  • Reposition-able if you want to switch up the placing of the decal.

  • Easy to replace if you like to switch things up every so often.

  • TOTALLY REMOVABLE! It should do no damage to your wall.

Cons

  • Thinner or line decals may peel off slightly if walls are improperly prepped or textured. But no worries! Just press them back down and it should be fine.

  • More expensive than the vinyl alternative.

  • Not suitable for bathrooms with any moisture.

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Example of the removable, peel & stick fabric wall decal

 

What would I, Samantha, choose?

I have used both products, and I think both are great. I think it really comes down to pricing and the type of finish you want - matte or satin.