Peel and Stick Wallpaper Tutorial

Hi friends!

I’m so happy it is finally summer vacation. Teaching this year during a pandemic has definitely been one I will NEVER forget!

Now that I have a little more time, I have just finished a charming project in our foyer. For a while now, I have wanted more of a statement in our home’s entryway. Almost a year ago, we built two beautiful barn doors. I have been so pleased with how they turned out. Please check my blog post here for more info.

We built 2 barn doors for our dining room turned office.

I decided I needed something with more of a wow factor. Since the barn doors are so large and stark white, I opted to go with wallpaper. I know you are thinking, oh wow, what an undertaking. But, I’m here to tell you this is such an easy and pretty inexpensive update with such a dramatic effect. Guess what it is also REMOVABLE!

Shiplap wall update Accent wall, wall update, modern farmhouse decor

Here’s another way to make a statement!

After searching what seems like forever on Amazon, Pinterest, Wayfair, and browsing Google, I finally found something so perfect for my space. The product I opted for is a peel-and-stick wallpaper with subtle color and a pretty design. I actually purchased this one from Amazon but there are so many beautiful options out there! I have to admit I have had a little experience with this before. When making over my home office during quarantine, I used wallpaper as my backdrop in a fun brick print, and it turned out so nicely. I have added that project here as well below.

Brick wallpaper used as my office backdrop! Check out how I used Dollar General lamps and turned them into simple sconces!!

Getting Started

Clean your wall and make sure you are working with a smooth surface. Any defects may show through depending on the print you choose.

Tools Required

Tape Measure~Level~Steel Ruler or Straight Edge ~Razor Knife~Pencil~Plastic Smoother or Credit Card

Instructions

Pre-cut the strips to wall height; make sure to allow about an inch at the top and bottom.
Beginning with the left side of the wall, measure out the width of your paper. Using a pencil, mark the wall lightly with your level and draw a straight line. It is vital to get the first roll of the paper straight as all others will follow this design.
Start with peeling about a foot of the paper with an inch overlapping the ceiling, which will be cut off later. Working from top to bottom, pull the backing away and press the wallpaper evenly a few inches at a time.
Using a credit card or your hand, which is what I primarily used, work your way down, smoothing out any air bubbles as you go.
Trim all of your excess material at the top and bottom. Then repeat this process while lining up the pattern each time.

Lining up the design was the most tedious part. This pattern wasn’t too difficult actually.

This project took me about 3 days to complete. This was mostly due to running out of wallpaper. I would say the toughest part was lining up your pattern and cutting around any edges that aren’t 100% straight as this made for a tedious few minutes each time. Overall I would say that this was a fairly easy project that most people could tackle. This definitely made a beautiful statement in our entryway and I would say I would do it all again!