Paint Finishes & Wall Stickers, Which Ones Work Best?

The type of finish on your walls DOES make a difference when you use wall stickers in your home decor plan. Here are some tips on how to choose and use paint and texture to get the best results with your favorite vinyl wall sticker from Wall Decor Plus More.

1 - PAINT FINISHES - If you are repainting a wall that you know will be home to a wonderful wall sticker, choose satin or glossy paint for good sticker adhesion. And enamel is even better because it is the least porous of the paint finishes. Flat finish is too porous for wall stickers to adhere to, and zero VOC paint doesn't work well either. Click on our post Expert Tips for Painting Your Room for more information.

Close up of wall texture with tree and dots applied.

2 - TEXTURE VS SHINE - Shiny paint (satin, gloss, enamel) is a better choice, even if your wall has some texture, than flat paint even on a smooth wall without texture. Our special post about working with texture can be found Yes, Wall Stickers CAN Work on Textured Walls.









3 - DRYING VS CURING - Yes, there is a difference. Your paint may be dry to the touch but that doesn't mean it has cured (hardened all the way through). Curing can take several days or longer, (probably plan on at least 2 weeks) depending on your paint and on the dampness or coolness of the weather. Check your paint can label or contact us on our website http://www.walldecorplusmore.com/contact-us/ and we'll try to help you. The stronger the new paint smell, the longer it will need to cure before you can apply wall stickers. The smell likely comes from the compounds and gases in the paint, the very same ones that can break down the adhesive on the wall stickers so they won't stick well or will fall off after a short time.

Bathroom Rules

4 - MOISTURE & WALL STICKERS - Don't panic, this doesn't mean wall stickers won't work in your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room. Because they will! It's ongoing moisture behind your sheetrock that may cause problems with your wall stickers. Some examples are: walls that back up to cooling systems, water pipes, overhead windows or windows that have been boarded up–these areas are prone to condensation, which may not be obvious when you apply your wall stickers. Check out our post with special tips on applying vinyl wall stickers to moisture-prone areas Wall Stickers WILL Stick on Your Bathroom Walls!

With our experience and "how-to" tips, your wall stickers will stay put and add that special touch wherever you choose to apply them!
~Sallianne