Wallpaper Materials Guide
Three materials, and how to choose between them for your wall.
Materials
Every design is available in three materials. All three are Class A fire rated and Prop 65 compliant. They look and install differently, so choose based on your wall and your situation. Swatches are shown at 2× zoom — tap any swatch to enlarge it.
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Vinyl Peel & Stick
- Smooth surface with a slightly satin sheen
- Durable and easy to clean
- High-tack removable adhesive — the stronger grip of the two peel and stick materials
- Will adhere to moderately textured walls
- The E-Z Hang Peel & Stick Helper is highly recommended
Class A fire ratedProp 65 compliant
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Fabric Peel & Stick
- Matte finish over a very fine micro-weave
- Durable and easy to clean
- The easiest of the three to install
- Can indirectly support LEED v4 credits through its material composition and environmental profile
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The renter-friendly choice — removes without damaging paint
Class A fire ratedProp 65 compliant
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Unpasted Traditional
- Type II 20oz textured non-adhesive wallpaper, non-woven backing
- Best for slightly textured walls
- Hung with heavy-weight wallpaper paste — paste is not included
- Widely used in commercial settings
- How well it holds, and how easily it comes off later, depends on the paste your installer uses
Class A fire ratedProp 65 compliant
Vinyl Peel & Stick — smooth, slightly satin
Fabric Peel & Stick — matte, fine micro-weave
Unpasted Traditional — canvas sand texture
Before you order, check two things.
1. Your paint. Peel and stick wallpaper — fabric or vinyl — is not compatible with Sherwin Williams ProMar 400 Zero VOC paints, or any paint marketed as Stain-Resistant, Anti-Stain, or Anti-microbial, unless you first prime the wall with Roman Pro-935 R-35 Primer.
2. How recently you painted. If the wall has been painted recently, wait 30 days before installing. Fresh paint needs to fully cure and finish outgassing — installing sooner risks adhesion problems.
Around 99% of peel-and-stick failures come down to wall texture or paint incompatibility, and because everything is made to order we can't accept returns for wall incompatibility. If you're unsure, send us a photo first.
Common questions
What's the difference in finish between vinyl and fabric?
Fabric Peel & Stick is matte, over a very fine micro-weave. Vinyl Peel & Stick is smooth, with a slightly satin sheen. Both are durable and easy to clean.
Which material should I choose if I'm renting?
Fabric Peel & Stick. It removes without damaging paint, so you can put the wall back as you found it.
Which peel and stick material has the stronger adhesive?
Vinyl Peel & Stick — it has the higher tack of the two peel and stick materials. We recommend using it with the
E-Z Hang Peel & Stick Helper. Unpasted Traditional isn't part of that comparison: it has no adhesive of its own, so how firmly it holds depends entirely on the paste your installer uses.
Will it work on a textured wall?
Unpasted Traditional suits slightly textured walls. For peel and stick, the more texture a wall has, the less surface area the adhesive can grip. While our vinyl peel and stick will adhere to moderately textured walls, heavily textured or bumpy walls may need skim-coating first. If you're unsure about your wall, send us a photo through chat or email
[email protected] and we'll check before you order.
Which paints are not compatible?
Sherwin Williams ProMar 400 Zero VOC, and any paint marketed as Stain-Resistant, Anti-Stain or Anti-microbial. You can still use these walls if you first prime with Roman Pro-935 R-35 Primer.
I just painted — how long should I wait before installing?
Wait 30 days. Fresh paint needs to fully cure and finish outgassing before wallpaper goes on. Installing sooner is one of the most common causes of adhesion failure.
Are these fire rated? Are they Prop 65 compliant?
Yes to both. All three materials are Class A fire rated and Prop 65 compliant. Fabric Peel & Stick can also indirectly support LEED v4 credits through its material composition and environmental profile.
Can I use wallpaper in a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes. All three materials handle bathroom and kitchen humidity, and all are water resistant — they can be wiped down with water and a damp cloth. Test any chemical cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.
Is wallpaper paste included with unpasted wallpaper?
No. Unpasted Traditional needs heavy-weight wallpaper paste, supplied separately.
Not sure which material is right for your wall? Send us a photo through chat or email
[email protected] and we'll tell you before you order. To work out how much to order, use the roll calculator on any product page. See also our
FAQs.
Beige
Black and White
White
Blue
Brown
Gold (matte)
Green
Grey
Orange
Pastel
Pink
Purple
Red
Teal
Yellow
