THE BEST Tips and Hacks to Put Up Peel and Stick Wallpaper

[@rileysbestfriend]

Thank you so much for your down to earth style. Informative yet not overloaded. Bite sized details worked for me. Lovely!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for this helpful feedback

[@davidwoodson9428]

Ms.Mary,I'm a contractor,8 been doing paste on wallpaper for years,so when my client told me this was all peel and stick I was like whaatttt,so I watched " at " your video ,then I watched it and you have a great touch ,because it looks really good and I would just like to say good job and thanks for your help .

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hi David, thank you so much! This is a really great compliment and I truly appreciate you taking the time to let me know. YAY! I've done it so many times, i better learn some lessons along the way. haha

[@MaineCoon1113]

Painter’s tape…GENIUS!! OMG. Thank you sooo much for that tip. Going to do a wall in my bedroom today. So excited😃

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! I'm so happy that was a helpful tip; thank you so much for letting me know!

[@mothernature402]

Gorgeous congrats on your HOME!!! God bless you for helping!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!!

[@jraglob5924]

Your idea on "a third hand" was great. I did use a tip from another video you might try. I used an eraser to smooth and get the air bubbles out. It worked very well. Thanks.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great tip! That is awesome, and MUCH needed. Thank you so so much!

[@patriciapowers3666]

Thank you! The brick looks amazing. Also those silver lamp bases are so cool !

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@utawkinterme9428]

Your home looks lovely. I enjoyed watching your video and it was very helpful.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@justcece9082]

I'm glad I came across this video these tips are very helpful. I have 2 small peel and stick projects. I have other peel and stick projects my dresser and desk can wait.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I would have done a few things more clearly on this video; it was one of my first in the genre, but thank you so much for your kind feedback.

[@janeastwick1418]

Mary I love, love, love the blue you put on your studio walls! The bricks work so well with it. My craft room is currently a pale yellow but I may just have to change it and also put bricks on my wall too! You are such a clever and creative person. It is encouraging to me to see you step into other things and share them with us. Thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! The colors on my walls is my favorite! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! squeal! Thanks so much Jan

[@janeastwick1418]

@@marypolancodesigns can you tell me the name of the color and where you got it? I won't do it right away but this spring I see painting in my future 😀.

[@katzbaugh9806]

Mary thank you so much for this video! I have been thinking of doing wallpaper/contact paper on a couple of furniture pieces and our bedroom. That is where my craft space is. You are always so informative and I appreciate that about you! You are wonderful.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Katz

[@IsabellaSmith-e7n]

Your tips are always so useful, thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate you!

[@pamelaspecht1291]

What a great helpful video! I never even thought about wallpaper as last time I used it, it was messy with the glue pot used. I love the brick look! Thanks for sharing this

[@marypolancodesigns]

YES Pamela, that is why I was turned off from it too; I can't be dealing with all that glue. haha

[@marymann3358]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much! Your wall looks fabulous 😊 I’m a contact paper user from way back.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you for this encouraging comment!

[@rochellenowik9875]

Nicely done. Very classy. Congratulations on your new home.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@melaniefisher8823]

Mary, for now I'm taking care of my dad in HIS house, I'm looking forward to one day getting my own home, so I'm saving this video in my "one day to come" playlist. You've helped me in more ways than you can imagine!! TFS, for sure!! xoxoxo

[@marypolancodesigns]

I am so happy you saved it. You will really enjoy this look when you get a chance to do it.

[@RoselleBrickell]

Thanks for breaking this down so well.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much

[@freebird8163]

This was absolutely super helpful and I appreciate you for it. Thank you.❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@nancysiegel6951]

Thank you so much for suggesting the tape as a 3rd hand

[@marypolancodesigns]

You’re welcome 😊 That was something I was so happy to figure out!

[@Nene-nj2ls]

Thank you the tips were great especially the ruler!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! That's so great to hear it was helpful

[@sherib5752]

Congratulations on your home! I felt like such an adult when my husband and I finally bought a home. And I adore the lights on your computer desk.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you, I love the lights too; so great!

[@DrgnflyDrmz]

Beautifully done. Good luck in your new home.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@ClarkEaston-i1c]

I shared this with my friends, they’ll love it too!

[@marypolancodesigns]

That's so kind of you thank you!

[@OtisFarnsworth]

I can see a lot of work went into this.

[@marypolancodesigns]

That means so much thank you! ❤️

[@renshaw5darlene1519]

You did a fantastic job on all of your projects. Very nice choices. Congratulations on your new home 🥰

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! 😊 I really appreciate that Darlene!

[@sarah28681]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have wanted to do this but was worried about doing it. These tips make me want to try it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! You'll love it! THey are my favorite inexpensive change

[@aliceadler4569]

Awesome - so talented!!! Most impressed with table change!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I ike to work on it now.haha

[@CyrusWentworth]

This was exactly what I was looking for.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I appreciate this thanks for sharing it with me

[@barbaracasta5579]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for this! :)

[@GinaVJohnson]

Thank you Mary. I don’t know how I missed this video but I have been looking at the easy to remove wallpaper as well. You just made my mind up. I’m getting some lol.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! YAY! I LOVE my walls; they look so so good!

[@tdelphia1]

Awesome tips! I’ve been looking at decals similar to yours, but had not even thought about a peel and stick wallpaper! Great look!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY so glad you liked it! I just love the look

[@AlysonGold]

I didn't even know about peel and stick wallpaper! It came out great. I'm gonna need to start looking at my walls. LOL Congrats on buying your first home!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!! Hahah...yes you'll see your walls differently now. lol

[@alancynvideo]

Lovely and congratulations on your new home. I would love a studio room tour! Pretty please? ❤️

[@marypolancodesigns]

Coming soon! YAY

[@jeffhardman73jh]

Grat video, thank you Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much

[@bluffmasterhara]

Congrats on your new home! Great job, very inspiring :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! 😊 We are having a lot of fun putting it all together

[@marleawilson5209]

Good tip with the painter’s tape 😮😮

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!

[@jesseb5112]

Congratulations on the beautiful new home! Buying is a big deal

[@marypolancodesigns]

It really is! We are so excited thank you!

[@charleneministrytogodbethe9113]

Beautiful

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!

[@breynolds7196]

Outstanding tips!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! YAY!

[@leannemitchem8865]

Great tips. I used peel and stick for a walk behind my shelves last year and I really could of used the tape trick. I was by myself and the pattern was horizontal instead of vertical so I was trying to tack the paper at one end and then tack it to the other and the try to peel sections. Omg goodness what a mess. Took me the entire day to put up 3 rows. If the pattern had been vertical like the brick I may have covered the entire wall. Lol. Thank you for sharing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh no, I'm sorry you struggled. It can be tricky and i had to learn a few lessons.

[@leannemitchem8865]

My biggest lessons were to buy the peel and stick with the pattern going across the smallest part. This way you can line them up side by side. And second have some help. 4 hands are better than 2.

[@Cards4Cancer]

I truly love that brick. Is it shiny paper? I think matte would be so much better, but is it easy to stain when you numb into the wall? I am bad about falling (MS truly sucks) I found out the hard way that painted fingernails can leave a colorful line if you bump it on your way down.

[@marypolancodesigns]

The one I used for the table is shiny, but the wall paper is matte. It's better matte, you are right about that for the walls. I'm not sure about staining it; I'm so sorry!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Congratulations on your new home 🏡 It looks amazing 🥰 I would love to see your craft room please ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx stay safe 🙏

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! Will do! I'm working on the tour. YAY

[@JoanOrloffDK]

@@marypolancodesigns YAY looking forward to see you new craft room 😀 👍

[@giamcgill1412]

You were very helpful I appreciate it

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure

[@dianedoyle3671]

I just dicovered your channel 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 now a fan from Quebec.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! Thank you! So glad you're joining me!

[@dljg5442]

How do you get it smooth? With the tools you recommend do you go up and down or side to side? What exactly am I measuring? So you're holding the back in place with the painters tape, how do you get back there to peel the backing off?

[@marypolancodesigns]

This was my first home project on video and NOT my best work for the lack of detail in it. I'm so sorry about that. I used one of those large plastic wallpaper scrapers to smooth it out. When you pull down the release paper start from the top and with both hands pull evenly and smooth out as you go. When you measure, measure from the ceiling to the floor and then leave about 2-3 inches on each end so that you can line up your bricks. I hope this helps!

[@Kimmcdougalcrafter]

It is so beautiful!!!! Mary, I'd Love to see a new craftroom tour when you're all finished decorating it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes It is in the works! Thank you!

[@KellyFitzmaurice-t1k]

Hi! Can you explain how you removed the backing and installed the paper while using the tape to help hold it? Thanks so much! :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Once I had the panel in place with the yellow tape, i pulled the backing off from the top just at the corner and placed it on the wall, then used a squeegy tool to press the paper on the wall. hope that helps

[@soulcandyalmadulce5885]

Great tips and much appreciated. Great day to everyone.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahduvall1202]

Gorgeous

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much Deborah

[@nelly90555]

Thank you for the great tips! i was wondering if you've had any peel and stick wallpaper for longer than 2 years on your wall, if that would cause problems in any way? and would a quite thick peel and stick wallpaper cause any problems?

[@marypolancodesigns]

When I pulled off the paper from our rented home, i got about 2 spots that needed to be painted over again, that was it; very minor. The rest came off super easy. But there are more factors that you may have to consider like climate where you live, and the quality of the paper too.

[@nelly90555]

@@marypolancodesigns Thank you so much for answering! I'm always super cautious since i'm always renting, but i'm considering becoming a bit more brave and give it a try to make my home a bit more personalized. Thank you!

[@JeenieJolie]

Looks good, did you prep your wall and if so...what did you use?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much, no I did not prep the wall; and most def probably should have. lol But even without doing that, and this being the hottest room in the house, there has been no peeling or movement at all! It's still the exact same after a year.

[@JeenieJolie]

@@marypolancodesigns Ha ha, just what I wanted to hear, I'm so glad it's working out. I started doing my living room and didn't prep either (installing the paper alone is SOO much work!) Thanks for your reply.

[@tigger220able]

Hi, the wallpaper looks great. I know your not supposed to put wallpaper over textured walls, but since i'm just renting and I'm not expecting the wallpaper to stay up permanently, can I still hang the wallpaper? I mean will it at least stay up for about a year? Or will it not even stick....

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much; those details depend on a few things. How textured? Like popcorn textured. Also, the amount of humidity in your home, things like that. I've done 5 walls in my time and only 1 strip on 1 wall ever came down. So i've had great luck.. Check the reviews for whatever wallpaper you choose.

[@jeannethompson5564]

Happy New Year Mary! Your room is so pretty!! Never thought to use peel and stick and that branch thing is just gorgeous!! Just added to my list of things to do. My craft room walls could use some help! Thanks! ❤️

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! Yes you will love it. It is a game changer

[@dmfww5]

Awesome Tips Mary, Question? How are you able to stop the peel and stick wall paper from sagging Mary? what did you do to fully press the paper onto the wall with a clean dry sponge? Or did i just buy cheap wall paper. I actually did consider that blue brick wall paper from Amazon. Mahalo...Dana

[@marypolancodesigns]

I haven't had any issues with the types I've purchased. I used a wall paper scraper to press it down but a towel to press it would work too. Is it very humid where you life? That might be causing it.

[@fables4564]

Have you done it as a kitchen backsplash or on wooden doors?!?

[@marypolancodesigns]

I have done it as kitchen backsplash yes, and it was SOOOO awesome. We lived in a really outdated kitchen and it added something really nice to it.

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Hi -- I'm thinking of installing peel and stick wallpaper halfway up the wall, but I'm trying to figure out how to end it? I don't think a piece of wood will look right. Any suggestions?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hmmm...the chair rail might be just the ticket; maybe if you painted it a color that would compliment the room? You can also buy some decorative tape and line it that way but I would recommend using something to get precision on the line (like a level)

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Wow! Absolutely Beautiful Mary. Now I have a question. When you take down that peel and stick wallpaper, does it tear your drywall?? Does it leave a glue residue. Does it damage the drywall in any way? Thanks so much. xo

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great question, Donna. I had the darker brown brick up for 2 years on my rental and when i pulled it down there were 2 small spots of dry wall pulled with it. Each about a half dollar size. No sticky residue anywhere.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

@@marypolancodesigns Thanks so much Mary for the information. Another question please ~ did you use a heat gun or blow dryer to take down the wallpaper and if you didn't, do you think the "two small spots" could have been avoided if you had? Good to know it did not leave any glue residue. Very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ladybluu]

Any videos on the removal, especially in the rental?

[@marypolancodesigns]

I haven't done any videos personally but the brands I've used peel off nicely. I had one spot of paint coming up on a huge wall. And the wall paper was up for 2 years.

[@createone100]

Do you need to put sizing on the wall?

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm not sure what you mean; let me know.

[@shellycarter155]

I love this!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@dilsterr]

Hey I have popcorn texture walls in my apartment but I really want to do a wallpaper like this. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes since it looks like this may not work on textured walls? Thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh I wish I did. Perhaps checking if anyone has a video for something like that

[@AmandaNightingale-s5n]

I’ve bought an embossed paper with silver insulate backing but how on earth do I get the thin backing off to reveal the sticky adhesive … please help

[@marypolancodesigns]

I don't think I can help. I'm not sure what you're refermcing

[@mobwatch8119]

Thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure

[@henrytay6390]

There will be lines if two or three rolls of the paper are used on a large table like yours, how do you minimise or eliminate those lines? Thanks

[@marypolancodesigns]

Henry, true. It just so happens that my keyboard sort of breaks that line up at the line of sight, but you can barely see it if you get it as close and straight as possible.

[@mrscraft5273]

I have never used peel and stick wallpaper. How east is it to remove for changing decor?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Very easy to pull it off. I'm sure there are some cheaper brands that might leave some residual but the ones i used are great and easy to remove off the wall

[@Marpenmar]

If you would show how you managed to peel the backing off the wallpaper while it is taped to the next piece, that’d be awesome.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I was such an amateur doing this video...lol I'm sorry about that! Should I show it again I for sure will! THanks!

[@Lisa_G3]

Glad to see all your examples and hear the tips. I’ve been looking online at the peel and stick for a while and am amazed at how much the price can vary. Did you have a certain cost on mind when selecting a pattern? Like, per square foot? Thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

I was more concerned about the look first and then did some comparisons based on that. You do have to look at how much comes in a roll. Some of the lesser expensive ones are just smaller rolls.

[@angeliquetuazon1957]

Did you sand and prep your walls smooth? All the other videos said to do that and my walls are textured🤔

[@marypolancodesigns]

I didn't need to because they aren't very textured. Its still holding strong, no lifts

[@LoveatFirstHike]

I’m peel n sticking a 3rd of the wall from the bottom up in my guest bathroom, but I have a pedestal sink that’s permanently attached to the wall at the top, and behind the base of course at the two water lines and the wastewater out pipe… I have no idea how I’m going to wallpaper around this 😅

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh no...lol Sorry don't mean to laugh but yes, I can see your dilemma. An exacto knife might help your cause! (a box cutter)

[@DavisWilmer-p2v]

very helpful^)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much for that

[@brittanyjackson8394]

The flower decal really set off the other wall

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much, I really love it on there; still up too! YAY

[@brendashelonko2149]

Hi Mary! Have you ever tried to use the peel and stick wallpaper on textured drywall? Most of the ones I’ve considered trying say it won’t stick properly. And congratulations on your first home purchase!

[@marypolancodesigns]

No I haven't. In fact, for that reason, I probably would have avoided it because of my fear of it not sticking

[@andrewhernandez9049]

How do hide 9r blend seems

[@marypolancodesigns]

I try to line them up before sticking so the seems are not seen.

[@javierdiaz7952]

I wanna know how the wallpaper has held up after 10 months ?

[@marypolancodesigns]

PERFECTLY! I'm looking at it right now! Not a peel in site

[@carolevans5285]

Thank you, no you didnt leave anything out. Im a bit nervous with these stick on designs . They have come a long way since the early 80s when we all used to use the but they never lasted. 😂

[@marypolancodesigns]

Mine have all done incredibly well. In the last 4 years I've only ever had one strip come loose and I've done 5 walls

[@jovannasamuels8195]

I got this exact paper. Got 2 panels up by the next day they both fell. Couldn't get to stick, Any tips?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh no, mine is still going super strong. I wonder if your temperature has anything to do with it. Also, I find if there is a lot of texture to the wall, then it's harder to stick. Lastly, it could be a bad batch of adhesive. I'm not sure.

[@kristineherr9562]

Did you wash all the dust, smoke or grease off first?

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

you're sso cute!! why not just put up regular wallpaper?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Have you ever tried to remove that mess? Lol. Thats why

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

@@marypolancodesigns yes i have!! Pastor,remember?? LOTS of wallpaper stripping. This is easier to take down?

[@jovicrazed]

I cannot visualize how you were using the tape as a third hand while peeling down from the top. Video showing you actually installing a panel would have been great.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks for the feedback; my video editing skills were subpar at that time. :(

[@peterversfeld7999]

Why did you not line up the patterns - the half bricks don't look great.

[@marypolancodesigns]

From my perspective, if i were to match them up exactly, it would have taken SO much more wallpaper. So I just did the best with what I had.

[@peterversfeld7999]

@@marypolancodesigns Yeah, I am having the same issue with wastage, but it's trees, so I have to match them. Thanks for the reply. PS wall looks good ;-)

[@randywolff580]

I dont think you matched your design properly. Your seams are very evident.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're probably right about that. I laid it out first and got the best match up I saw without wasting a ton of paper shifting too high or too low.

[@weeklystruggle4205]

fake bricks look tacky I think. It would have looked better with a pattern

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh I love the bricks; definitely a personal preference thing!

[@michelleweygand4826]

Why are you not showing us your tips? Instead of just telling us?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Because I was a total noob at making videos and didn't realize how to best to do it. Doh!

[@sleeksalmon]

Im sorry, but there might be some tips here, but there is nothing like watching someone actually "doing it". Not going to see that here. Kind of a joke for a "how too" video.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I dont disagree....I was so new at doing this type of video and it could have been done much better. I'm sure there's more detailed videos on KZbin if you do a search.

[@mikestassen4607]

All you do is talk about thongs that are not relevant to installing it. You never show any part of actually installing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yeah I was pretty amateur in this video process. If I were to do it again I would definitely do more of a step by step for the viewer. I hope you can find something more helpful in the sea of KZbin. Best wishes, Mike.

[@vinceabrassart8686]

Most brick pattern paper will line up perfectly if you move it up or down to match. Yours doesn’t match. If you line it up properly, you can’t even find the line where they butt together

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yep...learned that more thoroughly after this. Well I attempted to line it up correctly but it's not perfect and I'm okay with that.