Custom wall stickers: Create personalised wall decals

How do you prepare walls for personalised wall decals?

No matter if you are after wall art of custom bathroom wall decals, wall decals will stick to any smooth wall.You can perfect your wall decal application by ensuring that your wall space is clean. You can also sand your wall before applying your custom wall decals if you have bumpy build-up of paint.

Wall stickers vs wall decals

When researching custom wall stickers, you often encounter the term wall decals. That is nothing you need to worry about when choosing wall decals. The word “sticker” and “decal” can be used interchangeably. Traditionally, decals refer to larger stickers, which is why you are more likely to see terms like wall decals or car decals instead of product decals or logo decals.

How long do personalised wall decals last on a wall?

Wall stickers are made from thick, fabric-like vinyl that can last up to 2 years when applied indoors. You can create wall decals that are personalised to your individual needs. A custom wall decal can be used for anything ranging from a company logo to a personalised nursery. You can put a photo or image, quotes, lettering, signs, or any other type of design on your wall decal.

Do wall decals peel off easily?

Wall decals come with a permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive. That means that your wall stickers will not randomly peel off your wall. When you apply a wall decal in a room, you should expect it to be permanent. However, once you lift a corner, the wall decal will be easy to remove.

Will a custom wall decal damage paint?

We use a decal adhesive designed to be removed without peeling paint away from the wall. We've conducted extensive testing and found that our custom decals don't remove paint from walls during these tests. However, we cannot guarantee that wall decals won't peel paint because all painted surfaces vary. If you want to test the wall decal in your room, you can try applying it in an inconspicuous place first. 

How long should I wait to put decals on painted walls

Wait until your paint has dried completely before applying your wall decals in your room. The exact time will depend on your chosen paint, but we do recommend waiting at least 48 hours before applying custom wall decals.

Do wall decals stick to textured walls?

Personalised wall decals will stick to textured walls. The material we use for our custom wall decals is thick enough, but depending on the structure of your wall, textures can create air bubbles underneath the vinyl which can be difficult to remove or impact the look of your custom design.

Wall decals can be used in a variety of rooms ranging from stars in your home nursery or vinyl lettering in your home office. Large and small businesses also use wall decals as room decor or to promote their products, display pricing, and so much more.

Can wall decals get wet?

Yes, wall decals can get wet. If you spill water or drinks down your wall, you can simply wipe these decals clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. However, we don't recommend using your wall decals outside in the pouring rain. It is best to use wall decals indoors.

How do I apply wall stickers?

It's pretty easy and won't take longer than 15 minutes. We include application instructions in the box, but you can download them here if you need them.

Are wall stickers waterproof?

Yes, but we don't recommend sticking them outside. If you spill water or drinks down your wall, you can simply wipe these stickers clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge.

Can I remove wall stickers?

Yes, absolutely. We use an adhesive that is designed to be removed without peeling paint away from the wall. We've carried out extensive testing and find it doesn't remove paint from walls during these tests. However, we cannot guarantee this will not happen because all painted surfaces vary.