Choosing Your Wallpaper Type

In the Modern Magic Home Decor line you’ll find four different types of wallpaper to choose from, each one providing its own unique style to your home. Whether you’re looking for a removable paper to use while you’re in your rented space or a paper that will stand the test of time, there’s an option for you.

Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper

This wallpaper has a pebble texture on it which gives the paper a bit more depth. It’s a matte paper but does create a slight sheen which will reflect some light and and make a space feel a bit larger. Non-pasted means that you’ll need to purchase wallpaper paste separately and apply to the wall before adhering the wallpaper. This paper is scrub and scratch resistant making it a wonderful choice for high traffic spaces in your home like playrooms, bathrooms, offices spaces or family rooms. A few other details to note are:

Grasscloth Wallpaper

This is by far my favorite kind of wallpaper. The texture alone on grasscloth will add so much character to your home, but it’s definitely not for everyone. Natural woven grasscloth is a timeless choice and is made to last for generations to come. So if you need a paper that you can remove in a few years, this is not the paper to choose (and for the price, it’s not worth only having it up a couple of years). It’s 100% handcrafted natural sisal and is matte. Because of it’s fragile texture, it’s best for low traffic areas like in the master bedroom or dining room. You should also note that due to the texture the design won’t line up perfectly and it will have natural variation in the coloring and weave which just adds more character.

This type of paper shouldn’t be cleaned with any kind of cleaning agent and instead can be lightly dusted. If needed you can use the foam of a gentle household cleaner and gently rub the stain you’re trying to remove. For the most part, grasscloth is a low maintenance wallpaper and doesn’t need muck cleaning.

Peel + Stick Wallpaper

You would never believe that this is peel and stick wallpaper, the quality is that amazing. When I first got my hands on this sample I just about fell over. There is a beautiful linen texture to this paper that makes it one of my absolute favorites. It’s the perfect paper for anyone who loves a good DIY project and needs a removable, cleanable paper. The one thing to note with peel and stick paper is that you HAVE TO have smooth (non-textured) wallpaper. Aside from using this on your walls it’s also a great thing to add to the back of bookshelves for an unexpected pop-up of color.

Along with a smooth wall, it’s suggested that you apply a good primer to the wall to make sure removal is easier later on down the road and that the adhesive can actually stick to the wall. A little extra work on the front end to ensure that you have something that lasts as long as you want it to!

Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper

This wallpaper is easy to install by simply adding water to the back of the paper with a sponge (like you would an envelope) and your adhesive is activate to stick to your walls. This paper does have some sheen to it which reflect light. If you want something that doesn’t make your space feel small, having the extra light bouncing off your walls can make a space feel bigger.

It’s still not guaranteed to stick to a texture wall so a sample would be a good way to test out and see if this will work for you (remember it’s easy to remove once you figure out if it works or not). The degree of texture you have on your walls as well as the primer on your walls, make all the difference when it comes to wallpaper adhering.

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