Peel and stick wall panels

Self-adhesive wall panels are the peel and stick type: you remove the film and press them onto the clean wall, with no glue. There are 3D PVC squares of 30 × 30 cm, foam panels of 35 × 35 cm, rolls 40 or 50 cm wide and padded panels.

They are part of the decorative wall panels; for the raised effect, also see the 3D wall panels.

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What peel and stick wall panels are and which types there are

Peel and stick wall panels are wall coverings with the adhesive already applied on the back, protected by a film that peels off. These stick on wall panels change the look of a wall without painting and without drilling. Decorative wall stickers are phrases or drawings to apply here and there; these panels, on the other hand, cover the whole wall or part of it. This collection has four families:

  • 3D PVC panels: squares of 30 × 30 cm with relief designs, a set of 10 sheets and sheets to cut to size;
  • foam panels of 35 × 35 cm, white or in several colours, also in a pack of 20 pieces;
  • rolls and strips 40 or 50 cm wide and 2.8, 3 or 10 m long, plain, linen effect or grid pattern;
  • padded panels: hexagons of 25 × 28 cm, linen effect elements of 20 × 50 cm, a set of 5 leather effect and a Nordic-style headboard.

Self adhesive wall panels: how to choose material and size

3D self-adhesive PVC panels come with the relief design already formed: you stick them as they are, whole or cut. Foam, including the XPE version, is soft to the touch and is cut with scissors or a utility knife. The padded ones have a soft layer under the leather effect or linen effect covering and usually cover only one area of the wall.

Then comes the size. Squares of 30 × 30 and 35 × 35 cm let you build designs, cover a niche or work around windows and sockets. Strips 40 or 50 cm wide cover a whole wall with fewer joins. The 45 × 90 cm panel is meant for the lower half of the wall, for example along a corridor.

Peel and stick wall panels 3D: which rooms to use them in

In the living room, decorative self-adhesive wall panels work well on the TV wall or behind the sofa. In the bedroom and the children's room the padded ones are often used, at headboard height. If you want to cover the whole bed wall, also see the wall mouldings.

In the bathroom and the kitchen choose PVC, which is cleaned with a damp cloth, and keep it away from the shower spray and from the wall behind the hob. For these rooms there are also the PVC panels for bathroom and kitchen, including the marble effect ones.

How to apply decorative peel and stick panels

You need a tape measure, a spirit level, a utility knife with a new blade and a clean cloth. No glue or drill is needed.

  • clean the wall of dust and grease and let it dry: the adhesive grips on smooth, dry surfaces with well-bonded paint;
  • draw a horizontal line with the spirit level, because the first piece decides the alignment of all the others;
  • peel the film back little by little, place the piece on the line and press from the centre towards the edges to push out the air;
  • join the following pieces following the design and trim with the utility knife next to corners, skirting boards and switches;
  • on the ceiling use only the roll marked for walls and ceilings and ask another person for help; for other options see the decorative ceiling panels.

Self-adhesive 3D wall panels: which walls and how to remove them

They work on smooth, dry interior walls: washable paint that is well bonded, or painted plasterboard. Avoid raw plaster, walls that shed dust when touched and fresh paint. Do not stick them on damp walls or walls with mould stains: the adhesive will not grip and the problem stays underneath, so the cause has to be dealt with first.

They can be removed, but the adhesive is made to stay. Peel slowly, pulling the panel almost parallel to the wall; a hair dryer on a low setting softens the glue. If you rent, first do a test in a hidden corner.

How to clean a self-adhesive wall covering

For PVC a soft cloth dampened with water and a little neutral soap is enough. Avoid alcohol, solvents and abrasive sponges, which can dull the surface. Foam is dusted with a dry cloth; on stains, dab with a barely damp cloth without rubbing, because it marks easily. The padded ones are cleaned with a well wrung-out damp cloth.

From time to time check the corners and edges: if a tip lifts, press it down again. Keep the panels away from radiators, heaters and hobs, because heat weakens the adhesive.

How much peel and stick 3D panels cost and how many you need

Foam panels are the most affordable option and the set of 10 PVC sheets the most expensive; rolls, strips and padded panels fall between the two. You fit a self-adhesive wall covering yourself, without a builder or painter: you only pay for the material. To compare, also look at the peel and stick wallpaper and the self-adhesive tiles.

First work out the square metres of the wall. A 35 × 35 cm square covers about 0.12 m², so you need a little over 8 per square metre; with the 30 × 30 one, a little over 11. A wall of 3 × 2.7 m measures 8.1 m²: you need about 67 squares of 35 × 35 cm, 74 with 10% extra for cuts, that is, 4 packs of 20 pieces. With strips of 40 cm × 3 m you need one for every 40 cm of width: for the same wall that is 8.

Frequently asked questions

What material are peel and stick panels made of?

It depends on the model. The 3D squares are PVC, a plastic material with the relief design already formed. The 35 × 35 cm panels and many rolls are foam, in some cases XPE, light and easy to cut. The padded ones have a soft layer covered with a leather effect or linen effect covering. On all of them the adhesive is already applied on the back, under a film that peels off.

Can peel and stick panels be put on damp walls?

No. On a damp wall the adhesive loses its grip and the panel tends to come off soon after. Also, the panel does not stop mould: it covers the stain, but the damp stays underneath and keeps causing damage. First find and deal with the cause, let the wall dry well, repair the plaster and paint, and then fit the panels.

Do foam panels protect against cold or noise?

No, they are decorative panels. Foam is soft to the touch, but it is not made to retain heat or to stop sound passing through: the neighbours' noise stays the same and the room does not get warmer. They are for giving the wall relief and colour. If the problem is echo in a room with little furniture, you need acoustic panels designed for that, which reduce reverberation but do not stop the noise coming from outside.

Can peel and stick panels be cut to size?

Yes. Foam is cut with scissors or a utility knife, PVC with a utility knife with a new blade resting on a metal ruler. Mark the measurement on the back, on the film, and cut before peeling it: this way the adhesive does not stick to the blade. Near sockets and switches it helps to prepare a paper template and copy it onto the panel.

Can peel and stick panels be stuck on the ceiling?

Only the models marked for this use, such as the 40 × 300 cm roll for walls and ceilings. The ceiling must be smooth, clean and dry, like a wall. Work as a pair: one person holds the open strip and the other peels the film and presses from the centre towards the edges. For the other models check the product page before ordering.

Do peel and stick panels damage the wall when removed?

It depends mainly on the paint underneath. On well-bonded washable paint usually only traces of glue remain, which come off with warm water and neutral soap. On old paint or paint that sheds dust, some colour may come off too, and then a touch-up will be needed. Before covering the whole wall, stick one piece in a hardly visible spot and try to peel it off after a few days.