
Removable wallpaper is the gift that keeps on giving. Affordable and simple to install, these peel-and-stick coatings are made from low-adhesive adhesive, making them a foolproof way to spruce up your place in a pinch. "Removable wallpaper has the look and feel of traditional wallpaper, but no glue," explains Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper . "There is a sudden curing or drying time, so there is no staining or discoloration. Essentially, it simplifies the installation. There is no need to hire a professional , because most people can do the installation process on their own."
The best part? Removable wallpaper will not damage your space, so it is 100 percent safe for the tenant . "It's perfect for renters and commitment phobes," says Rees. "We also find that it is also perfect for children's spaces, as their rooms can change and grow with them. When you are ready to replace it, the headache of removing traditional wallpaper also disappears, because removable wallpaper will immediately stand out from your wall. — no need to scrape!" Are you ready to renovate your own space with peeling and pasting wallpaper? We asked Rees for his best advice on the installation process and here's what he had to say.
Choose a suitable wall.
While removable wallpaper can work in almost any room, Rees says to avoid applying it on unlined or textured surfaces. "Start with smooth walls primed with premium eggshell, satin or semi-gloss paint, " she says. "Matte surfaces can be a little more difficult, as the adhesive can bind and pull the paint, and textured walls make it difficult for the wallpaper to stick properly."
Measure and mark accordingly.
Before applying any wallpaper, Rees says to wipe the walls at least a few days in advance so that they are clean and dry when you are ready to start. Jul. Then he suggests lightly marking the walls with a pencil to make the installation a little easier; to indicate where the wallpaper panel will end; this ensures that all panels are installed evenly. "Chasing Paper's removable wallpaper panels are available in panels of two by four feet," he explains, "therefore, if you are using our removable wallpaper, you will: Firstly, measure with a measuring tape; secondly, mark the walls as four feet. down from the ceiling; and, thirdly, repeat at the eight-foot mark, and so on."
Go slow.
When you're ready to set up, Rees recommends starting at the top of the wall on one side of the room. "Just peel off the back of the top of the panel and gently peel off the back as you go," he says, "and you don't have to worry about spoiling it! You can take out," he says. Stick it on the wall and re-glue it. Use a ruler and an X-Acto knife to cut holes or angles for difficult spots such as light plates or angled walls."
Make things smooth.
For a sleek and wrinkle-free look, Rees says to smooth the removable wallpaper with your hands or a straight-edged object, such as a ruler or credit card, after applying it to the wall. "If you still have an air bubble, pierce it with a small needle to release the air," he says. "Repeat until your wall is complete!"
Remove it and reuse it.
Rees says that removable wallpaper is not only undamaged, certain iterations are also reusable. "The adhesive wallpaper bond in Chasing Paper's removable wallpaper actually gets stronger over time," he says. "Our wallpaper is removable and reusable; be careful with the adhesive when removing it from your walls."



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