When it comes to decorating your home, choosing the right wallpaper can make all the difference. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which type of wallpaper will work best for you. Spoonflower offers four different types of wallpaper: Peel and Stick, Prepasted Removable Smooth, Grasscloth and Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble; each type has different use cases, properties and benefits. Come with us as we take a closer look at each option to help you determine which type of Spoonflower wallpaper is the best choice for your home. 

A reddish brown door with white trim is to the right, a small light brown tassel hands from the doorknob. To the left is a small wooden table with books, a strand of cream beads, a statue of a Black figure with their legs crossed and a wooden planter in which tall stems with green leaves have been placed. A large string of cream beads with a dried wooden fringe is above the table. The wallpaper features an reddish brown block repeating design on a cream background.
How Tracey Hairston’s entryway looks after a wallpaper installation. Featured design: STRIPED SQUARE – Golden Brown and Cream by c&co_designs 

Why Should I Install Wallpaper? 

Don’t call it a comeback. Wallpaper or wallcoverings have been the go-to option for homeowners, renters and interior designers alike for hundreds of years (we’re talking 16th and 17th century). One of the primary reasons to install wallpaper is to add a touch of personality and style to your home. With a wide range of patterns, colors and textures available, wallpaper provides a quick and creative way to transform the look and feel of any room. Whether you want to create a bold statement or add a subtle touch of elegance, wallpaper can help you achieve your desired look. 

No matter what Spoonflower wallpaper you choose, all of our wallpaper substrates are PVC-free. What is PVC and why should it matter to you? PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride—commonly known as vinyl. PVC can emit phthalates into your home which have been linked to a number of health concerns for humans as well as our planet. We’ve kept this in mind as we sourced and developed the best wallpaper products for our customer’s homes. 

The Spoonflower Marketplace has over one million designs from independent artists all over the world, allowing you to express yourself and make your home decor truly unique, no matter what your aesthetic. 

Things to Do Before Installation

Inspect your walls. Most wallpaper is intended for smooth walls and not recommended for installation on textured walls, such as orange peel, knockdown or popcorn walls. However, most textured walls can be wallpapered with appropriate preparation has been completed—this may include scraping or lining the wall—and the correct wallpaper application method. If you’re wanting to wallpaper over textured surfaces, we recommend reaching out to a professional installer. Additionally, if you have painted your walls with “scrubbable” paints you might find that using traditional wallpaper paste and paper (like our Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble) is your best option.    

Wait at least four weeks after painting or priming. If painting or priming your wall prior to installation, please allow at least four weeks for the paint to fully cure prior to wallpaper installation. If the paint is not fully cured prior to installation, you may experience bubbling or inadequate wallpaper adhesion to the wall resulting in the paper peeling away from the wall.

Check for these environmental factors. Moisture, excessive dry air and other environmental factors will have an effect on your wallpaper, so keep those in mind when deciding whether or not to use wallpaper. If you’re unsure about whether wallpaper is right for your desired space, you might want to speak with a professional wallpaper installer.  

We recommend trying out test swatches first. Every Spoonflower order is custom printed on-demand with the design, wallpaper type and length you select at the time of purchase. Therefore, we always recommend purchasing a test swatch and applying it to your wall to ensure the paper and application type you’ve selected are the best choice for your project before purchasing rolls of wallpaper. 


Types of Spoonflower Wallpaper

Peel and Stick Wallpaper 

Benefits:
– 100% paper with self-adhesive backing 
– Easy installation and removal (Renter friendly!) 
– Woven-linen texture 
– Budget friendly 
– Made in the USA 

The biggest benefit of our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is its ease of installation and removal. As the name suggests, you just peel off the waxy backing to expose the durable self-adhesive and stick the paper to the wall or surface you are papering. Be sure to apply pressure as you smooth the paper in place to bond the wallpaper to the surface.  

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper can also be easily cut to size without fraying for different projects, like lining drawers or decorating your refrigerator for a bold and custom look, making it a great option for DIY projects.  

This type of wallpaper is a popular choice for renters and homeowners who want to quickly change the look of a room without the hassle of water-activation or paper paste required for other wallpaper application methods. Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper can be a budget-friendly option for impactful change in any room with simple, worry-free removal.  

Spoonflower’s Peel and Stick Wallpaper should be installed on smooth, flat surfaces and is not suitable for high-moisture environments. The wallpaper’s adhesive’s bond to walls will increase overtime. 

Featured wallpaper design: Heron and Plants – Light – Medium by nina_leth


Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper 

Benefits: 
– 100% paper with water-activated adhesive 
– Budget friendly 
– Easy removal 
– Semi-matte finish
– Made in the USA 

Spoonflower’s Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper comes with pre-applied adhesive on the back, making installation simple. The paste is activated by adding water, allowing the wallpaper to be easily applied to the wall. This type of wallpaper is a popular choice for those who want a slightly more traditional installation process without the mess or frustration of paste. When installing our Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper the wet paste application allows for easy movement of the paper during installation for quick alignment from roll to roll.  

When the time comes for a change, this type of wallpaper can be removed just as easily as it was installed. It’s a great budget friendly option to add a touch of texture and pattern to any room. 

Featured wallpaper design: Ikat Flower – Orange by vivdesign


Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper 

Benefits: 
– 100% non-pasted paper 
– Great for high traffic areas  
– Commercial grade (Type II) and Class A fire rated 
– Highly durable, resistant to mold, mildew and water 

Things to keep in mind: 
– Professional installer recommended (find an installer near you at this link)
– Paste is required 

Spoonflower’s Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper is 100% paper requiring wallpaper paste and the traditional installation method. We recommend using a professional installer for this product as paste can be a bit tricky! Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper is our most durable wallpaper and is perfect for high traffic areas of your home, your corporate office or even your restaurant. This wallpaper is rated Type II for commercial grade applications and has a Class A fire rating. It is resistant to mold and mildew and can be cleaned. Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper is the perfect for your bathroom, kitchen and mudroom.  


Grasscloth Wallpaper 

Benefits: 
– 100% handcrafted natural sisal 
– Subtle luster, natural white  
– Unique variations and striations due to the natural grass material 

Things to keep in mind: 
– Professional installer recommended (find an installer near you at this link)
– Paste is required 

Grasscloth wallpaper is a type of natural wallpaper made from woven sisal grass and other natural fibers. In Spoonflower’s case, our Grasscloth Wallpaper is handcrafted from 100% natural sisal fibers. This type of wallpaper is known for its unique texture and natural aesthetic, making it a popular choice for homeowners who want to add character and a warm inviting touch of nature to their home. 

Our Grasscloth Wallpaper is best for low traffic areas, such as dining rooms, low-moisture powder rooms or on accent walls. Due to its construction and delicate nature, we recommend that this wallpaper is installed by a professional wallpaper installer.   

Featured wallpaper design: Tribal Geometric Navy by crystal_walen


Need Help With Installation? 

Spoonflower is proud to be an industry partner with Wallpaper Installers Association.  
 
If you’ve selected a wallpaper type where the installation is best left to a professional or you’re simply not interested or able to take on wallpaper installation yourself, hiring a professional can be your best solution. Start your search with by finding an accredited member of the Wallpaper Installers Association near you at this link.

Spoonflower commends the WIA’s commitment to the wallcovering industry, but does not recommend individual professional wallpaper hangers, nor assumes any liabilities for WIA individual member’s contracted services or installer services recommended by local wallcovering retailers or affiliate partners.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wallpaper substrates does Spoonflower have? 
Spoonflower has four wallpaper substrates, Peel and Stick, Prepasted Removable Smooth, Grasscloth and Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble.  
What is Spoonflower wallpaper made from? 
You can check out the specifications for each substrate in the following links: Peel and Stick, Prepasted Removable Smooth, Grasscloth and Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble.
What are the best use cases for Spoonflower wallpaper? 
While there are some tips in the post above, there is more information at this link: https://support.spoonflower.com/hc/en-us/articles/4420636970637-Choosing-the-Best-Wallpaper
How do I install Spoonflower wallpaper? 
You can see links to how to install each of our four wallpaper substrates at this link: https://support.spoonflower.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061068511-Wallpaper-Terms-and-FAQ.

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