"When I first moved into my apartment I added peel-and-stick wallpaper to two different walls, plus I also installed a peel-and-stick arch (yes, I moved in right around the time colorful arch accents were popular). While the two walls are still papered, I recently removed the peel-and-stick arch in favor of white walls and a large frame. I have to say that removing even that 15-by-23-inch piece of peel-and-stick made me scared"
"When I peeled back the arch, I did not see blank white walls; I saw peeled-up paint and sticky residue, and even found evidence of trapped moisture (read: mold, ew). Luckily, it wasn't fully beyond repair; a rag and bleach, Goo Gone, and my spare can of Decorator's White paint could fix it, but it's certainly not a project I'd do in my home again."
"DIYer Abby Kulp of @abby_roadhome used patterned bedsheets to liven up her bedroom walls, but this look would work in a living room or entryway, too. For her project, Kulp used two sheet sets (these are the exact ones she used) and strippable wallpaper glue. Here is her best advice for a smooth, wallpaper-like finish. Use thumbtacks to tack the corners of the bedsheets up while the project is in progress."
Peel-and-stick wallpaper and an added peel-and-stick arch were installed in an apartment, and removing the small arch revealed peeled paint, sticky residue, and trapped moisture with mold. Cleaning with a rag and bleach, Goo Gone, and a can of Decorator's White paint restored the wall but left reluctance to remove larger wallpaper later. An alternative approach uses patterned bedsheets applied like wallpaper with strippable wallpaper glue. DIYer Abby Kulp used two sheet sets and recommends tacking corners with thumbtacks, steaming the sheets to remove wrinkles, using a laser level to align patterns, and applying strippable wallpaper glue for a removable, less-damaging installation.
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