For the majority of bathrooms, the answer is yes. You can use peel and stick wallpaper in your bathroom, whether it's a full bathroom, powder bath, or even a rental bathroom. When hot, moist air accumulates in a room, it can soften the adhesive used in peel and stick wallpaper. Over time, this softening effect may lead to wallpaper peeling or opening at the seams. To avoid this issue, consider these tips:

- Ensure the room is adequately ventilated to reduce humidity buildup.

- Use an exhaust fan or open a window while showering to help dissipate moisture.

You can also try Roman E-Z Hang Peel & Stick Helper for enhancing the adhesion of your wallpaper. Spray a generous amount of E-Z Hang Peel & Stick Helper onto the cleaned and dry wall surface.

The best way to minimize shrinkage is to be careful during the installation. The more you stretch and move your wallpaper or re-apply it, the more likely it is that the paper will shrink. Ideally, you want to get it aligned perfectly, but the more you adjust it and try to re-apply, it will shrink from being overworked. For pre-pasted or unpasted papers, you want to give each sheet a little time to book. When you wet the wallpaper it expands and tends to slightly shrink once it's dry.

You won't find this Safety Disclaimer on other wallpaper websites, but we want to be completely transparent as this information applies for ANY removable peel and stick wallpaper, unless the manufacturer specifically recommends their product for textured walls.

• HAZARD OF SUFFOCATION for infants due to removable peel and stick wallpaper failure when installed on a textured wall.
• Removable peel and stick wallpapers are NOT SAFE when installed on textured walls.
• Removable peel and stick wallpapers are COMPLETELY SAFE when used on smooth walls, undamaged, with no cracking paint, dry paint, and without humidity exposure.
• Keep away from cribs and out of reach of young children to prevent choking hazard.

But why would it fall down? The truth is that all peel and stick wallpapers use a low grade adhesive. This is what allows the paper to be easily removed with no damage, but needs a completely smooth surface to stay put. Think of a big sticker, the more you peel it off to adjust the less it will stick.

When wallpaper is properly applied over walls that have been prepared with a wallpaper primer, additional paste isn’t needed. By getting the walls ready and following the hanging instructions, your wallpaper will adhere to the wall without extra paste.

Some decorators and installers will prefer using extra paste to install wallpaper in a bathroom where the paper will be exposed to steam and moisture. While this might not be necessary, it doesn’t harm the wallpaper. Applying extra paste to pre-pasted wallpaper will likely make it more difficult to remove in the future.

Avoid seam issues in your wallpaper by booking your wallpaper and following the installation instructions.

Grasscloth, both natural and printed pattern, has an organic texture and will always show seams.

No, it’s best not to overlap your wallpaper seams. Seams should be butted tightly together and smoothed down with a wallpaper seam smoother. Properly booked wallpaper doesn’t shrink on the wall, so there is no need to overlap the seams.

No, it’s best to remove the old wallpaper and properly prepare the wall for the new wallpaper. Adhesion failure and bubbling are common problems with wallpapering over existing wallpaper.

Yes, we recommend priming the wall before hanging your wallpaper. Primer will provide a uniform and smooth surface that’s ideal for the adhesion of the wallpaper. Priming the wall will also make removal easier, if you want to redecorate in the future. 

Smooth (not textured) painted walls are also good for wallpapering, so long as the paint has cured (usually four weeks) and isn't glossy, like lacquer.

Yes, you can smooth out the torn piece and glue it back into place. Use a small brush to apply paste, affix the piece firmly to the wall using a smoother and wipe away any extra paste with a damp sponge.

If the torn piece is missing, or can’t be reused, you’ll need additional wallpaper to make the repair. First trim away any loose wallpaper from the damaged area on the wall. Next, cut out a new piece of wallpaper that’s larger than the damaged area, making sure to match the pattern, hold the new piece to the wall and cut through both the new piece and the paper on the wall. Scrape away the old wallpaper from inside the shape you’ve cut out. Use a small brush to apply paste to the new piece, affix firmly to the wall using a smoother and wipe away any extra paste with a damp sponge.

The process of folding wet, pasted wallpaper - back to back, and paste to paste, like an accordion; then allowing it to sit for several minutes. This allows the paper to expand and relax before applying to the wall, making the paper more maneuverable and minimizing the risk of air bubbles and exposed seams.

The wallpaper strip is laid pattern side down, then the top and bottom edges are folded in to meet in the center. During this process the glue will be activated.

Pattern match, or Match type, refers to how the pattern repeats from strip to strip as the wallpaper is installed across the wall. Most wallpaper patterns repeat both vertically and horizontally, the horizontal pattern repeat is what needs to be matched as the wallpaper is hung. There are three types of matches:

Straight - the wallpaper pattern lines up horizontally in a straight across manner. When hung, every strip will be the same at the ceiling line.

Drop - the wallpaper pattern lines up diagonally, when hung the next strip must be offset from the previous strip (only every other strip is identical at the ceiling line).

Random (or free) - the pattern repeats indefinitely and the paper can be hung seam to seam.

Each time a specific color design or wallpaper pattern is produced, it is given a run number or lot number. Although most people never need to know the lot number, if you run short of wallpaper to complete your job, it is best to order your wallpaper from the same run number for the best color match. If for some reason, the wallpaper is no longer available in your run number, you can use any of our press runs to finish the job. But for optimal results, keep the unmatched run on a single wall, trying not to hang two long strips of two different runs together, because although our color matchers are some of the best in the world, it is impossible to achieve an exact match from one run to another.

For best results, clean, dry and smooth all surfaces. Peel and stick wallpaper will not adhere to unclean or textured surfaces. The truth is that all peel and stick wallpapers use a low grade adhesive. This is what allows the paper to be easily removed with no wall damage, but needs a completely smooth surface to stay put. Think of a big sticker, the more you peel it off to adjust the less it will stick.

For best results:

• Apply onto smooth and clean surfaces
• Peel and stick wallpaper is meant to be temporary (try pre-pasted for more durability and longevity)
• Do NOT apply onto freshly painted or papered walls (let paint or wallpaper dry for at least 4 weeks)
• Do NOT apply to lacquered furniture
• May not work on textured surfaces
• Smooth your walls before applying wallpaper
• Use wall liner before hanging your wallpaper
• Use spray adhesive or paste for extra hold

💡 Pro-Tip: Test in an inconspicuous area with a sample before applying your wallpaper rolls. Leave the sample on your wall for a couple of weeks to see how it does.

Which is the better product? The short answer is, it depends on what you’re doing.

Peel and stick (also called removable) wallpaper is an attractive choice for people who want a temporary change to their walls, or are renters and can’t make permanent changes like traditional wallpaper. The downside is that peel and stick wallpaper is sensitive to temperature changes, humidity, and even sunlight. It’s imperative to start with a completely smooth and clean surface, as common problems from improper installation include bubbling, and even entire sheets of wallpaper falling off the wall. Peel and stick is also touted as re-usable, meaning you can peel it off the wall and reapply elsewhere. However, this is rarely feasible as the paper can stretch during the removal process.

Peel and stick does have advantages. Fewer tools will be required and there is no need for water or adhesives, meaning a much less messy installation. Peel and stick makes for a great choice if your project is something smaller scale, like an accent wall in a low traffic area of your house, lining bookcases or upscaling furniture. Just remember it won’t stick to lacquered surfaces.

If you are covering a large wall area, hanging in a bathroom, or in a high-traffic area, it’s best to use pre-pasted or traditional (unpasted) wallpaper. The adhesives used for these papers are designed for better hold, as the intention is a permanent installation. If you’re concerned about the ability to remove the wallpaper in the future, you should consider a non-woven type as these are designed for easier removal. (Vinyl types will be the hardest to remove later on, and are usually  the culprits when you hear stories about difficult removals.)

In most cases it’s best to hire a professional to hang your pre-pasted or traditional wallpaper. This is an added expense, but it will help to alleviate the stress and anxiety of installation. You’ll enjoy your durable, beautiful wallcoverings for years to come. 

Single vs Double Roll of Wallpaper

Some wallpaper manufacturers ship what is called a "Double Roll" of wallpaper. What does that mean? Bare with us, but think of it like rolls of paper towels! They take 2 single size rolls and make one big roll. That's basically how it works with wallpaper.

TIP: Although prices on other websites are sometimes listed by the single roll (to appear cheaper), wallpaper is only sold in double rolls. Don't be fooled!

Example: When you purchase a "double roll" of wallpaper from us, you will only receive 1 roll in the mail. (1 roll purchased = 1 double roll delivered). Also note, the roll dimensions listed are for double rolls. Note: If your installer tells you to purchase 4 double rolls, then purchase a QTY of 4.

Bolts

Bolts are related to wallpaper that comes in yards. Some commercial papers are sold in a 30 yard bolt. That means 30 yards will be rolled into one bolt. For example, if you ordered 60 yards, you would receive two 30 yard bolts (rolls) in the mail.