Peel & Stick VS Traditional, Prepasted Wallpaper - How to Choose
Explore the pros and cons of peel and stick versus traditional wallpaper. Find the perfect match for your style and ease of application.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Our peel-and-stick wallpaper is thick and hides a multitude of flaws on surfaces, but we always recommend a simple prep by applying a wallpaper primer to your walls before installing our wallpaper. This helps to ensure that the surface underneath is a suitable base for our wallpaper and greatly reduces the risk of any damage to less solid wall surfaces when it's time for removal.
There are a few factors to consider before installing our wallpaper directly onto walls without prep:
The two blog posts below also offer a more in-depth understanding of how best to install our wallpaper:
How To Install Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper:
How To Put Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper on Textured Walls
In order to decide whether or not to prep your walls, it's a good idea to purchase samples of our wallpaper and install it in an inconspicuous area. This allows you to assess adhesion and potential issues for your particular wall type before completing the entire installation.
INSTALLATION
Unpack Your Huggleberry Hill Wallpaper: When you receive your wallpaper delivery, carefully unpack the panels and recycle the packaging. Unroll the panels flat and allow an hour or two for them to uncurl which will make the installation process easier. If the panels need a little help staying flat on the floor, you can use clean, heavy items like books placed gently at either end.
Check Your Wall Texture: For the best results, we suggest sticking to smooth walls when applying our peel-and-stick wallpaper, as it may not adhere properly on highly textured surfaces and the texture might show through the wallpaper.
Through our own testing, our wallpaper adheres successfully on slightly textured surfaces like light orange-peel or light knock-down, with no texture showing through. If you're unsure of your wall texture, out a sample of your chosen design first to ensure you get the optimal results.
Prepare Your Walls: For any application of our peel-and-stick wallpaper, ensure that all surfaces are flat and that there are no visible faults. Fill in any holes and smooth out any bumps so that the aesthetic of the wallpaper is not affected.
Rub down and clean your walls, especially those that are prone to soiling or grease. Remove any wall sockets and light switches.
Prime Your Walls: For best results and smoother installation and removal, always apply a wallpaper primer, especially on bare drywall. Wallpaper primers can be purchased from your local DIY store, and include items such as Roman PRO-977 Ultra Prime®.
Priming your walls before installation will ensure a smoother surface for the wallpaper to adhere to and helps in positioning and adhesion. As all walls and paint types are different, this step will provide the ideal surface to apply your wallpaper. It is an especially important step for renters as it drastically reduces the chances of any damage to walls on removal.
Get Your Wallpapering Tools Ready: You will need the following tools to apply your peel-and-stick wallpaper:
Install Your Wallpaper: Now let's make wallpapering your space a breeze:
Please note: Since we cannot assure the condition of your walls and surfaces, Huggleberry Hill holds no liability for any damage that may occur to them during the installation and removal of our wallpaper.
If you have any queries, please contact our Customer Care Team.
CARE GUIDE
1. Cleaning Marks
In most cases, our peel-and-stick wallpaper can be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth or sponge that has been dampened with water. Make sure that all water is squeezed from the cloth or sponge and gently wipe the affected area until clean, applying minimal pressure.
In case of deeper stains, soapy water on a soft, non-abrasive sponge can be used. Gently wipe at the affected area, being sure not to rub with too much force so as not to damage the design.
2. Avoid Sources of Direct Water, Heat and Sunlight
We recommend that our peel-and-stick wallpaper is for indoor use only. In order to avoid excessive fading over time, we don’t recommend installing our wallpaper in glass-roofed or glass-walled rooms which are prone to persistent direct sunlight.
Our wallpaper is suitable for use in the kitchen and bathroom as it can withstand humidity. Just make sure that all surfaces are clean and free of grease before application. We don’t recommend installing our wallpaper near sources of direct water, heat or open flame, such as the backsplash to a stovetop and sink or inside baths and showers.
If you have any queries, please contact our Customer Care Team.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
In an effort to reduce unecessary waste, all our wallpaper samples and panels are printed to order. Orders are sent to production immediately after purchase and thus all sales are final.
Production times are between 1-5 business days depending on the order quantity, plus 1-5 days for delivery. Orders are then shipped by FedEx for a speedier, safer delivery. During the holiday season, production and shipping times may increase. Please note that the expected delivery times are approximate and may vary slightly.
We offer free shipping on all wallpaper panels and on purchases of 5 or more wallpaper samples. A standard shipping fee of $18 is applied to orders of less than 5 samples.
Our shipping and returns policy ensures hassle-free shopping satisfaction. View our Shipping & Returns Policy