Peel and Stick vs Pre Plastered Wallpaper

The two biggest questions I receive is what is the difference between peel and stick and pre plastered smooth wallpaper as well as which one is best. So we're going to deep dive into both in this blog post and see who the winner is for you. Let the battle begin!

Peel and Stick wallpaper is definitely the popular type of wallpaper right now. You hear it everywhere and see lots of products being advertised as peel and stick wallpaper (even though some are actually not). Peel and stick wallpaper is basically a giant sticker with adhesive made to not damage your walls. It is very popular with diyer and renters. Jo-Lou Designs peel and stick wallpaper is a thick paper with a subtle woven texture. The thicker paper helps cover more textured walls and help them to appear smoother. 

Pre Plastered wallpapers most obvious difference from peel and stick is that its sticky adhesive backing has to be activated by rubbing water on it. It is also fully removable just like peel and stick but since the adhesive is water activated you can recycle it unlike peel and stick. The paper used for our pre plastered wallpaper is slightly more durable which is why its normally the one I recommend for more high traffic areas of your home. 

Now that you know the differences between the two lets go over the parts that are the same. Both types of our wallpaper are printed on demand. This means your wallpaper is made once you place your order. While that does extend shipping dates a little it does make it so we have zero waste and nothing really goes 'out of stock' No matter which wallpaper type you choose you are guaranteed to receive the highest quality finish. So now that your know the differences and similarities between the two who is your winner? 

Are you team Peel and Stick or Pre Plastered?