Happy Wednesday Friends! Want to become our friend on here? Subscribe to our blog so you don’t miss any posts! We would love to get to know you and for you to follow along on our DIY journeys as we update our homes! Today I am going to be updating you on how our Peel and Stick Wallpaper I wrote about here is holding up. Specifically, how it’s holding up on our textured walls!
About 2 months ago we put up this peel and stick wallpaper from Home Depot in our entryway. I had been wanting to try peel and stick wallpaper for a while and really wanted something to make my entryway pop! It definitely did the job! I absolutely love how it turned out!
However, today is not about how much I like the look of it but more about how it has held up. I am going to be going into detail about our textured walls and if I recommend this product!
Let me start by saying that our walls are textured (pictured below). I do not think they recommend putting peel and stick wallpaper on textured walls. But I took the risk because I didn’t want to fully commit to real wallpaper. I wanted something I could take down when I inevitably decide I want to change things up.
Now almost two months later the wallpaper is slightly peeling up on the edges and corners (pictured below). After we put it up we had a feeling it was going to do this. Why? Because the wallpaper was not very sticky! We were actually shocked at how NOT sticky it was. I have now heard from several people that this is NOT the case with all peel and stick wallpaper. So maybe I got a bad batch? Or maybe it is the brand I used? Who knows, but it was definitely not very sticky.
I do think that it would have stuck better if my walls were not textured. If our walls were flat my guess is that it would not be peeling up. However, it’s hard for me to know that for sure. Again, it was not very sticky so it really could be peeling up for that reason alone!
Not only that, but I think if my walls were painted with a flat finish instead of eggshell I also think it would have stuck better. You know how it is easier to get marks off of a eggshell or satin wall? And harder to get marks off a flat or matte wall? Well I think the same would apply here. I believe it would have stuck better if our walls were flat or matte paint.
Would I recommend this peel and stick wallpaper? Overall, no. I love the way it looks in my entryway! I do not regret putting it up at all. Plus, I love that I have the option of taking it down easily when I no longer want it up. However, I would not recommend this if you have textured walls like we do. It will definitely start to peel up on the sides and corners. I am planning on trying a different brand of peel and stick wallpaper to see if it holds up on our textured walls better than this one did! I’ll keep y’all posted!
I hope this answered questions reguarding our textured walls and wallpaper. However, if I didn’t answer your questions let me know in the comments below! Happy to help! If you haven’t already, make sure you check out Rachel’s post from Monday on her DIY Blanket Ladder! It turned out so cute and looks like a simple DIY!
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Patricia Deising says
Thank you! I was looking to try the peel and stick on my textured walls and have been super curious about the outcome. Mind sharing what brand you used? I may attempt to plaster over the texture so it doesn’t have as much of a bumpy effect. We’ll see and thanks for sharing!
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
Hi, thanks so much! The wallpaper link is in this post – https://sprucingupmamahood.com/entryway-peel-and-stick-wallpaper/
Betty says
I’ve been looking at peel and stick wallpaper. They usually say not to use or suitable for textured walls which is what I have also. But I was thinking I would try extra glue or some kind of adhesive that will not ruin the walls if I decide to take it down.
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
I haven’t tried an extra adhesive but would be interested in hearing how that works!
Angel says
Try using a blow dryer to warm up the wallpaper as you smooth it out.
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
great tip!
Megan says
What color is the paint below the wallpaper?
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
Hi, it’s Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore, SW 7069
Natalie Fox says
We have textured walls too (Northern California). I’m thinking I’ll very lightly caulk all the edges, it should hold them down. 🙂
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
That’s a good idea!
Debbie says
My question is how does the wallpaper look on textured walls. Can you tell that the walls are textured underneath. Is it bumpy looking?
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
It really depends on the type of wallpaper you use…some are thicker than others and hide the texture better. Different patterns also help, and darker colors. I’ve used wallpaper on many different textured walls and with some you can see the texture (but it doesn’t bother me at all) and with some you can’t!
Pat says
I want to put it on textured wall under my cabinets. I was think of sanding the walls to make them smooth
Sprucing Up Mamahood says
That might help! I actually used a spray recently that really helped my peel and stick paper stick to our textured walls – EZ Hang Wallpaper Spray