Has anyone used Peel and Stick wallpaper?

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I really want to use wallpaper in our Powder Room when we remodel it. It's a tiny room and I want to use a bold print in there, because why not. H is not really keen on the idea, so I was thinking of trying to convince him of the Peel & Stick instead. I'm just wondering, if anyone has used this, how easy is it really? Is it as user friendly as the websites say? Does it actually come off like they say it will? Any advise or recommendations for where to purchase? 

[mrsukyankee]

I'm going to try it for our powder room as well, so interested if anyone else has used it.

[tottenham]

I used peel and stick paper from Spoonflower on the backs of a couple of painted kitchen cabinets. I've had it on for about 6 months and it looks the same as when I installed it. I haven't tried to remove it since installing.

When I first started to apply it, I was getting a lot of bubbles and had to restick it a few times (it came off quite easily and didn't remove any paint). I found that the best way to remove the bubbles was to run a squeegee over it as I went. I think the instructions said to trim it after applying it but it was too thick to get a clean edge, so instead, I measured and trimmed it before installing. It's not perfect but you can't tell since there are dishes and things that conceal it. You may want to consider your strategy for tight places and weird cuts, like around the toilet.

[flygirl]

We put some up about 2 months ago. Obviously we haven’t taken it down yet, but we did have to pull some off to reposition and it worked just like a sticker. The first piece is a B to get up but then it went much more smoothly after that. It just took a bit to line up our pattern. My friend did a geometric pattern and I think that’s a lot less forgiving when matching. I love it though, we did a bold flower pattern.
(it took about 3 1/2 Hours to do one 10’ wall-part of that was because we didn’t move the washer/dryer)

[rooster222]

We tried using peel and stick on our fireplace wall and it did not go well. We could not get more than 2 pieces on and then it wouldn't line up properly. I ended up painting the wall a buffalo check pattern and it was much easier to do.

I did use a bit of the remnant wallpaper under our bar. Doing a small space was totally doable but I don't think I'd try 9 ft walls again.

I put the bar piece up a few years ago and it's held up well considering it gets kicked a lot by people sitting at the bar. I haven't tried peeling any back but I think it will come off fine when the time comes.

[bunnymendelbaum]

Just did this to our tiny powder room under the stairs. My daughter wanted something with animals and floral. The wallpaper is from york/roommates and I bought on homedepot.com

I'd recommend a random pattern over a geometric because it is more obvious in a geometric if it doesn't match. The issue with vinyl peel and stick is that it can stretch if you are not careful then it is really hard to match. The most important is when you start, you have to pencil a level vertical line and use that as a guide. Order overage so you can line up pattern. I did the straight walls myself, then my husband held the paper while I did the back and curving wall. I wish I would have had him help on the straight side walls because I think it would have been easier. I ended up with some bubbles, but just popped them with a xacto blade after if I couldn't work them out. We also had a stretched part on the curving wall that we couldn't match, but I just cut it and overlapped the paper a little. You can't even tell.

I wanted to get a pre-pasted wallpaper, because I think that would be easier to hang, but I couldn't find a pattern I liked.

Good luck!

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[memenee]

I want to use this in my home as well so I have been reading a lot of reviews. Depending on the pattern you choose, I have heard it’s hard to line up the pattern at times. Additionally there have been issues with people who live in hot humid areas. Apparently the paper shrinks in the corners in super hot weather? I don’t know.
The price is good and it’s temporary - I’m going to give it a try. Good luck.

[amandakisser]

I've been curious about peel-and-stick wallpaper as well. We're renovating our kitchen and will need to repaint. We decided to do one color for the kitchen/living area, however, we have a dining nook that I think would look awesome with some bold wallpaper.

My H is a beige-and-brown type of guy and even the SLIGHTEST statement piece sends him running. I was thinking about this as a compromise or a test so we could easily remove it if he REALLY hates it. Sounds like I should have my contractor put it up since we have 11-ft ceilings (or I should go with regular wallpaper or a stencil).

[woowoo]

Not peel and stick, but I just did a stencil from CuttingEdge Stencils in my laundry room renovation. It was far cheaper than wallpaper and I think it looks great. I'll post a picture later. Might be an option? I think it was easier than wallpaper.