How to Install

Peel and Stick Is Easier Than You Think!

Ready to get started? Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to transforming your space.

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It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Experienced DIY-ers may not need full instructions, but for those just getting started, click below to see all the details of what exactly to do.

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Two rolls of wallpaper with a modern, abstract pattern in shades of gray and off-white, featuring horizontal and vertical streaks that create a subtle grid effect. The designs are laid side by side on a light-colored surface.

STEP 1

Clean & Measure

Clean, dry, and smooth all surfaces. From the corner, measure out the width of the paper and mark the wall lightly with a pencil.

A hand uses a blue smoothing tool to press patterned wallpaper with gray and white vertical stripes onto a wall above a white baseboard. The wallpaper is partially applied, with excess hanging near the floor.

STEP 2

Align & Smooth

Cut the first strip to wall height before applying the paper to the top of the wall and smoothing out.

A person in a black sleeve trims excess grey-patterned wallpaper near the baseboard with a blue utility knife, ensuring a precise fit against the wall and wood floor.

STEP 3

Trim & Admire

Trim excess material at ceiling and baseboard. Step back to admire your work!

Supplies You’ll Need

Tape Measure

Level

A metal ruler, a wooden ruler, and a silver pen are arranged parallel on a light surface. The rulers display both inch and centimeter markings, with the pen placed below them horizontally.

Steel Ruler or Straight Edge

A yellow and black utility knife with a retractable segmented blade is placed diagonally on a beige surface. The blade is partially extended, and the knifes body features a textured grip and a black slider for adjusting blade length.

Razor Knife or Scissors

Pencil

A close-up of two hands smoothing a light wood surface; one hand holds a white plastic tool with grooves and a hole, while the other presses flat on the wood. The tool appears to be moving across the surface.

Plastic Smoother

Before You Hang Your Wallpaper

Inspect each roll for any possible defect and make sure rolls have the same run/lot number for exact color matching prior to cutting and hanging. Extreme temperature fluctuations, such as rapid shifts, can impact the performance of peel and stick wallpaper.

If you are hanging this product around sockets or switches, turn off main power, unscrew fixtures, and clean out all dust prior to hanging wallpaper as this will negatively affect adhesion.

While every precaution is taken to ensure that this product reaches you in perfect condition, it is your responsibility to check it is free from defects before and during hanging. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for costs incurred due to incorrect hanging technique, or hanging defective wallpaper, if by preliminary inspection the defect would have been found.

We recommend completing the Starting Checklist, found in Step 1, then after hanging 2-3 lengths, check again before continuing. To resolve complaints, samples and labels must be returned. This does not affect your statutory rights.

WARNING: To minimize the hazard in the event of a fire, do not hang wallcoverings over expanded polystyrene veneers and ensure wallcoverings are always firmly stuck down.

Surfaces Not Recommended for Application

Step-By-Step Installation

STEP 1

Clean and Measure

To start, clean, dry, and smooth all surfaces. Products will not adhere to unclean, textured, or nonstick surfaces. Allow newly painted surfaces to fully cure for a minimum of 4 weeks before applying this peel and stick wallpaper.

Beginning on the left side of your wall, measure out from the corner the width of the paper and mark the wall lightly with a pencil. Using your level, draw a straight line down. This is the guide for your 1st strip, and it is very important for it to be a straight, vertical line.

Clean and dry your surface
Measure your surface
Draw your line

A hand holds a pencil, marking a white wall at the 8-inch point on a yellow tape measure. The tape measure runs horizontally across the image, with its metal case visible on the left side.

STEP 2

Align and Smooth

Cut the first strip to wall height, allowing an extra inch or two on top and bottom for subsequent strips. Make sure to align any design from strip to strip prior to cutting and hanging each strip. Cut and trim product with a sharp razor knife, changing the blade often to help maintain a smooth, clean cut.

Peel about 12” to 24” (30.48cm to 60.96cm) of the backing away from the top of the paper. Apply the paper to the top of the wall, allowing a bit of excess to overlap with the ceiling which will be trimmed off later. Align the right side of the strip to your mark and lightly press the edge to the wall along the mark. You can reposition if needed to ensure a vertical seam.

Cut your first strip
Peel away 12” to 24” of strip backing
Apply the strip to the wall and smooth

A hand smooths grey and white patterned wallpaper against a wall with a blue plastic tool. The wallpaper meets a white baseboard over wooden flooring. The person wears a black long-sleeve shirt. The wallpaper appears partially applied, with some of it hanging off.

STEP 3

Trim and Admire

Trim excess material at ceiling and baseboard with a straight edge and sharp razor knife. Repeat procedure aligning your next strip to the right edge of your previous strip. Step back to admire your work. You did that!

Pro Tip: Overlap edges slightly (approx. 1/32th of an inch / 0.5 mm), just make sure the pattern aligns perfectly when doing so. Overlapping the product will allow a tolerance of the material if it is hung in an environment that may cause it to shrink.

Trim excess material
Repeat process
Admire your work

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Is peel and stick wallpaper safe for dorm rooms, apartments, offices, classrooms, etc.?

Yes! Our wallpaper is completely removable and safe to use in rentals (and other spaces) without damaging walls.

How do I install peel and stick wallpaper?

How long will peel and stick wallpaper stay on a wall?

Can I use peel and stick wallpaper in a bathroom or behind a kitchen sink?

As long as you follow the proper directions for installation and it is not being directly hit with water, then you should have no problems installing our wallpaper in your bathroom or behind a kitchen sink. For best results in bathrooms with a shower, we recommend having a working ventilation system installed. We also recommend taking extra care to smooth out any air bubbles that may occur during installation in a bathroom.

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