I feel like I’ve had enough time to see my removable wallpaper and how it’s held up to give an honest review. If you’re new here: hi, I moved into a new house back in September and knew that I’d be painting my new bedroom ASAP. The room has a chair rail; the top is painted lavender while the bottom was a purple candy stripe.

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Removable Wallpaper: The Good & the Bad | Why & Where I Got Mine

Before I went all in on painting though I wanted to give temporary wallpaper a shot. While there were some negative reviews out there, I was curious because of how renter-friendly removable wallpaper is! (Trying out peel and stick backsplash is also high up on my list of projects I’d love to try if I were to rent an apartment in the future!)

There are TONS of peel and stick wallpaper options to choose from; you can find them at pretty much any home improvement store, like Lowe’s or Home Depot, or online retailers like Etsy, Overstock, and even Amazon. Deciding what pattern you want and where you want to buy it can easily be overwhelming. Keep in mind that with some larger patterns, you’ll have to match up the pattern for each panel. Knowing I likely wouldn’t have the patience for this, I ended up deciding to go with a very (#basic but) chic dalmatian spot print removable wallpaper that I ordered from Target.

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Pro-tip: if you pick a removable wallpaper from Target order online and opt for in-store pickup! I was able to pick up my temporary wallpaper the same day when I ordered this way.

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You don’t need a second person to do this, but I’m sure it would make the process easier and quicker! Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need:

• the peel and stick wallpaper of your choice
• a squeegee
• utility knife or box cutter
• pencil
• tape measure
• patience

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Not going to sugarcoat it: this part is very tedious. When I hung the first piece of wallpaper up, I peeled a bit of the backing off the roll and stuck the top up under the chair rail. Wouldn’t recommend doing it this way! Measure the length of wall you’ll be covering, add an inch or two, and then cut the removable wallpaper. From there you’ll pull a bit of the peel and stick backing off, press your paper up at the top of the wall, and then using the squeegee you’ll slowly work your way down rolling down the wall. It’s important to do this slowly and to hold the temporary wallpaper taught with your other hand to prevent bubbles from forming between the wall and the peel and stick wallpaper.

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The good news is that removable wallpaper is a lot like a giant sticker so if you mess up while applying, you can peel it off and start over. When you reach the baseboard, you’ll use your squeegee to secure the temporary wallpaper down and create a light crease. Then take the utility knife and slice the paper at the baseboard along where you created the crease. From there you’ll repeat this process over and over (and over…) until you have your desired space covered.

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The most annoying parts of the process were:

A. When I would be covering a bit of wall with an outlet or plug. For those, I simply went over the outlet and then afterwards used the utility knife to cut around the outlet.

B. Corners of the room are a pain in the butt so be mentally prepared.

C. If you go around windows, you will also need extra patience.

Finally, be prepared for your back muscles to be sore after wallpapering!

Removable Wallpaper: The Good & the Bad | How Does It Hold Up?

I’ve had my peel and stick wallpaper up since the end of September and it still looks great. I haven’t had any issues with it unsticking and am really happy with how much it’s transformed my bedroom. I originally was so sure that all the purple had to go but have found that I don’t mind the lavender alongside the spotted peel and stick wallpaper. I’m still TBD on whether or not I’ll paint the top half of the room in the future.

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I do know that if I were to move into an apartment or condo in the future, I will definitely be using peel and stick wallpaper to help make the space more me. While the process is time consuming, I think would be awesome for a smaller space or even to create a fun accent wall.

Hopefully this review has been helpful! Have you ever used removable wallpaper?

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