Artemis Walls provided the wallpaper for this focal wall post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
I’ve been wanting to create a focal wall in my bedroom for some time and I’m super excited to share the feature wall I created with gorgeous wallpaper from Artemis Walls. It was easy to install, looks incredible, and has transformed my master bedroom!
My bedroom is large with a high ceiling and I needed something to pull it all in and add some color and warmth {and maybe hide the fact that I still haven’t hung a thing on the wall above my bed}. A focal wall is the perfect way to do it.
I wanted something quite bold and colorful and Artemis Walls had an amazing selection. I could have chosen a number of different patterns but I gasped when I saw this one so the decision was made {smile}.
I was a bit nervous about hanging wallpaper but it was actually a fairly simple process. The final result isn’t perfect but no one would know unless they looked really closely and the things I was worried about {like lining up the pattern} weren’t hard at all. I’m sold on peel and stick wallpaper and already have plans to update my laundry room with it.
Supplies Needed for Hanging Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Very few things are needed to hang peel and stick wallpaper. A squeegee was sent along with the wallpaper, and in addition to that, all I used was a lint free cloth to wipe down the walls, masking tape to help with positioning the wallpaper {I hung the wallpaper by myself but it would definitely be easier with an extra set of hands}, an acrylic ruler or yardstick, and a craft knife for trimming the excess wallpaper.
How to Prepare to Hang Wallpaper
Before hanging the wallpaper, you’ll want to wipe down the wall with a lint free cloth to ensure the surface is smooth. If you’ve got nail holes or large bumps, you may want to do some repairs first.
Bumpy or textured walls will show through the wallpaper. I have a slightly textured wall and it’s apparent when you look closely at the wallpaper. The large bold print I used definitely hides things better than a geometric pattern or a finer print would.
The wallpaper arrived rolled in a tube …
… but the panels should be laid flat and allowed to sit at room temperature for an hour before hanging.
Artemis wallpaper arrives already cut in strips, numbered for the order they’re to be hung, and they allow about half an inch of overlap to accommodate lining up the pattern. This was the part I was most worried about so I was super relieved to see this. It eliminated so much room for error.
How to Apply Peel and Stick Wallpaper
To hang the wallpaper, start at the left side of the wall and place the first panel. To do that, all you do is peel the liner back about six to twelve inches, line it up {I lined it up against the corner of the wall but if you have a geometric pattern, you may want to line it up with a level}, and place it against the wall. Slowly peel back the liner and continue to affix the wallpaper from top to bottom.
Masking tape will help hold it in place, if needed, while you figure out exactly where you need to line it up. This helps in subsequent panels when you’re lining up the pattern.
If you end up laying the wallpaper incorrectly, you can peel it back and start again. I would recommend doing this only in small segments {you should realize in the first six inches that it isn’t laying correctly} because I felt like it stretched a bit when I repeatedly pulled areas back to relay them.
Squeegee the wallpaper with a pulling motion from the center to remove wrinkles. You want to avoid pushing with the squeegee because that can stretch the wallpaper.
Once the panel is in place, use an acrylic ruler and craft knife to trim the excess at the top and bottom.
On subsequent panels, hang them with about half an inch of overlap, lining up the pattern. This is one of the most critical elements if you want a seamless look at the end. You don’t want to be able to tell where any of the panels stop and start. Because of the way Artemis Walls cuts the strips, this was actually very easy to achieve.
I did end up with some minor wrinkles in the wallpaper, despite my best efforts. You can use a blowdryer to get rid of bubbles but I’ve also decided I can just live with a few little wrinkles. The large pattern hides them unless you’re super close.
Can Peel and Stick Wallpaper Be Removed?
Peel and stick wallpaper can be removed by starting at the top and slowly peeling away from the wall at an angle. I haven’t tried it yet and don’t intend to for a very long time but I’m sure it’s far easier to remove than paste wallpaper.
I couldn’t be happier with this new focal wall and the vibrant color it added to my room. If you’re thinking about creating a focal wall, be sure to check out Artemis Walls for a gorgeous selection!
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