Wall stickers

On a wall that has been painted for some time and is completely dry, normally not: if you remove them slowly, after warming them with a hairdryer on a medium setting, they come off without marks. The risk exists with old, chalky paint or paint applied only a few days earlier, which sticks to the glue and comes off in flakes. Before fitting, press a piece of adhesive tape onto a hidden corner and peel it off: if it takes the paint with it, the wall needs repairing.

The most common causes are dust or grease on the wall, fresh paint that is still releasing moisture, heat and a rough wall. On textured or scored render the glue only touches the peaks and does not grip: wall stickers need a smooth wall. If an edge lifts, warm it with a hairdryer on a medium setting and go over it with the squeegee, pressing for a few seconds.

No, these are indoor wall stickers. Direct sun, rain, frost and changes in temperature fade the design and make the glue give way, so avoid facades, balconies and the outer face of the front door. Indoors too, choose dry walls, away from the shower, the hob and radiators: these are the places where a sticker comes off first.

There are no made-to-order printed stickers in this collection: each model has a fixed design and size. For something personal you can use the adhesive mirror letters, gold at 10 cm or silver at 20 cm: check on the product page which letters are included and put together a name or a word. The shape sets too, such as the 36 boho hearts or the 12 butterflies, can be arranged as you like, so every wall turns out different.

Yes, the set with the glow in the dark moon and stars of 103 pieces is designed for both the ceiling and the wall. The stars charge up in the room light and glow in the dark when you switch it off: the more light they receive during the day, the longer they can be seen. On the ceiling, clean the surface well and press each piece for a few seconds, because there the glue works upside down.