I have a simple tutorial with a video for those of you interested in knowing more about how I added peel and stick picture moulding to our bedroom wall. Are you a renter? Try THIS! Are you decorating a nursery and think you might want to change up the wall decor later? Try THIS! Are you a beginner DIYer (or not a DIYer) who doesn’t own any power tools? Try THIS! Then I stumbled upon this new product peel and stick moulding!ĭon’t get me wrong, I still LOVE (and most of the time prefer) the real wood moulding, but there are times when this stuff might fit your situation better. There once was a time I thought about buying moulding to create a feature wall in our bedroom. Moving on to another wall project that only requires scissors ( this IS a good wall treatment for renters) Peel and Stick Picture Moulding That being said, I wouldn’t recommend using this type of product if you plan to remove it later (or if you rent). If I had to remove an entire wall of peel and stick planks and was left with a ton of sticky residue (or torn drywall), it would probably require replacing the drywall. Removing the plank took a lot of force and when I did get it off, it left a lot of sticky residue. I did attempt to remove one of the peel and stick wood planks from the wood dresser during the dresser makeover. This means that when you remove the peel and stick wood planks from the wall it will most likely cause damage. In order to make a good bond to a wall or vertical surface, the glue (or peel and stick tape) has to be very strong. The same principals that apply to my “Shiplap without power tools” (adhering vinyl planks to a wall with floor glue) apply here too. The short answer is YES they will damage the wall when removed so be very cautious when using them as a renter. The next question some of you might have is Are peel and stick wood planks renter friendly and do they damage the wall if you remove them? Let me show you with a dresser makeover with Stikwood peel and stick wood planks. If you are looking for a faux wood wall treatment but don’t want the hassle of dealing with power tools, this is for you! Again, it’s not a great option for renters.Īlthough I’ve never used peel and stick wood planks on a wall, I have used them on furniture. Other than the flooring product and floor glue, all it required was a pair of scissors and a desire to create!Ĭan you believe that’s the same wall? Amazing what a little paint and a few vinyl planks can do. That’s when I figure out another option…Ĭan you see what I glued to the wall friends? And yes, I used floor glue to attach vinyl wood planks to the wall. I wanted the look but I didn’t have the stamina and energy to deal with a DIY wood wall project. This DIY wall treatment idea came from my desire to have the “coveted shiplap look” in my home without having to ask anyone for help (or buy wood or use any power tools)!Īt the time I completed this wall project I was a momma to a very demanding infant (who didn’t sleep) and a busy toddler. I wanted to share this project (along with peel and stick wood planks) to educate you on why this isn’t a good option. In order to remove the planks it will most likely damage the drywall underneath. Side note this is NOT a good wall treatment project for renters. ![]() Speaking of easy shiplap, a few years ago I wrote another post about faux shiplap… Shiplap with NO power tools If you’re a renter and need a removable and easy wall solution, this is it! All you have to do is paint over it before you move out. You can see where I added it to the back wall in our small living room/office space with my DIY hairpin leg table.ĭoesn’t it look real? Most guests have to touch it to believe it’s not real. This is also a great accent wall idea for a small living room. ![]() This is a great renter friendly wall treatment option! Not only is it a great renter friendly wall decor idea, but it nearly free! This is a fabulous idea for an accent wall especially to add some dimension to a space.Īll you need for this project is a black sharpie marker, a ruler with a level and a blank wall. Renter Friendly DIY wall treatments Sharpie Shiplap Does peel and stick wallpaper leave a residue or damage the wall when it’s removed?.What is the best renter friendly wall decor treatment?.Painting a wall to look like a headboard.Are peel and stick wood planks renter friendly and do they damage the wall if you remove them?.
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