Paste-the-wall vs paste-the-paper wallpaper: what's the difference?
Paste-the-wall papers are non-woven: you paste the wall and hang the dry paper, with no soaking time, and they dry strip later. Paste-the-paper wallpapers are pasted on the back and left to soak before hanging, which takes longer and they usually need soaking or steaming to remove. All Wallpaper Kingdom rolls are paste-the-wall.
Which is easier for beginners?
Paste-the-wall. There is no pasting table, no soak time and less risk of the paper stretching or shrinking, so seams stay tighter.
Are there any downsides?
Non-woven papers are a little stiffer, so very uneven walls still need preparation. You also need to work in sections because the paste is on the wall.
Comparison
| Paste-the-wall (non-woven) | Paste-the-paper (traditional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where paste goes | On the wall | On the back of the paper |
| Soak time | None | Usually several minutes |
| Pasting table needed | No | Yes |
| Dimensional stability | Very stable | Can expand when wet |
| Removal | Dry strippable | Usually soak or steam |
| Wallpaper Kingdom range | All designs | Not offered |
Designs to try
Stafford Diamond Wallpaper
Kerrigan Garden Birds Wallpaper
Rossiter Scattered Leaf Wallpaper
Edmund Bamboo Trellis Wallpaper
Cambrey Rainforest Wallpaper
Trerice Willow Court Wallpaper
Magnolia Leaf Sprig Wallpaper
Hammond Atomic Star Wallpaper
Questions & answers
Can I paste the paper on a paste-the-wall wallpaper?
You can, but there is no benefit and it is messier. Follow the instructions on the roll label.
Is paste-the-wall wallpaper more expensive?
Price depends on the paper quality and print. Our Standard, Premium and Luxe papers are all paste-the-wall.