#Vinyl wallpaper update#
So stay tuned for a future update (both the Eco and Anywhere samples we received have passed performance tests in the bathroom and laundry room).
#Vinyl wallpaper full#
We ordered samples from Astek Home, but we did not receive full rolls in time for testing. Unlike many wallpaper brands, Tempaper offers returns (minus a restocking fee). And even though vinyl can be prone to creasing if it’s handled too much, we found it was possible to reposition and correct for mistakes when we worked in small sections during installation.
Tempaper comes in a range of finishes, from matte-smooth with a slight sheen to metallic (depending on the style), and the print quality was crisp and consistent across samples. (The company recommends applying Tempaper with a squeegee, to reduce the chance of any lifting and bubbling.) We still think Tempaper is a decent choice, especially if you want lots of styles to choose from (there are 265 patterns, a number of which are collaborations with designers). But we subtracted points for ease of application, as well as the fact that one of the panels we applied in the kitchen lifted in one corner after a couple of very hot weeks (though this may be because it was located a couple feet from a stove). Once installed, the samples we tested did not have the cheap, plasticky look of contact paper, as some vinyl wallpapers can. If you want a wallpaper that you can view in a store before buying: Tempaper, a vinyl peel-and-stick option that came close to making our list of picks, is widely available at brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online, so you can check it out in person. The patterns we tested were Baby Blue Lemons wallpaper, Sunny Delicate Scallop Print wallpaper in Yolk & Off White, and Greek Terrazzo wallpaper in Multicolor.
This paper is also pricier than our two main picks, but we think the quality is worth it. And this one can be especially hard because of its thinness and strong adhesive you may want to consider calling a capable friend or hiring someone to help.
#Vinyl wallpaper install#
All wallpapers can be relatively tricky to install by yourself. This quality might also make it more likely that the wallpaper could peel paint in rooms with intense climatic conditions (rooms that get very hot or very humid) or with older paint. But the strong hold also makes it harder to correct mistakes during installation, compared with other papers we tested. The adhesive has a very strong hold, which all but guarantees the wallpaper will stay up for years to come.
It is the only textile-based peel-and-stick wallpaper we tested that is Oeko-Tex–certified, which may give some people peace of mind.
Its fine-webbed, non-vinyl woven material is extremely lightweight and has a refined, matte look once installed. We were impressed by Livette’s Wallpaper’s excellent print quality and designs in more than 300 patterns. Our also-great pick is a worthy splurge, with hundreds of finely detailed patterns to pick from (but you may need some help installing it). When it comes to picking a design, we think shopping around for patterns is half the fun, which is why we have a couple of top picks that come in two distinct textures ( smooth paper and fabric), have tons of patterns, and are easy to install. These wallpapers are designed to remove as cleanly as possible from non-textured walls that are painted in most finishes-ideally avoiding the need to repaint.Īfter spending 10 weeks researching, sampling, and testing wallpapers from nine brands in a range of patterns, we’ve found three peel-and-stick wallpapers that you can apply with confidence and (relative) ease, no matter your style. Whether it comes in a precut panel or a long roll, peel-and-stick wallpaper works just like it sounds: You peel off the backing and stick it on the wall. For DIY-inclined renters and homeowners alike, peel-and-stick removable wallpaper (also called self-adhesive removable wallpaper) can quickly transform a space.
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