Paste-the-wall paper lasts for decades. Peel and stick goes up in an afternoon and comes off clean. Here is how to choose.
Both kinds of wallpaper can look great. The right one depends on how long you want it up and who is hanging it.
Peel and stick
The adhesive is already on the back. You peel the liner and press it to the wall. If it goes on crooked, you lift it and try again. When you are done with it, it comes off without stripping paint from a sound, primed wall. That makes it the renter friendly choice.
Traditional paste
Paste paper is a more permanent finish. It takes more skill to hang and more work to remove. It is a good fit for a formal room you will not change for ten years.
What about busy places?
For a lobby, gym or showroom, use laminated adhesive vinyl. It wipes clean and shrugs off scuffs. It is also self-adhesive, so the install is the same. See the lobby and showroom pages for examples.
Quick guide
- Renting or like to change things: peel and stick wall fabric.
- High traffic or needs cleaning: long-term adhesive vinyl with laminate.
- Glass: one-way window film or static cling.
Compare them side by side on our wallpaper types page, then get a price for your wall in the calculator.
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