Which Wallpaper Material Should You Choose? Non Woven, Peel & Stick, or Canvas Vinyl
Choosing a wallpaper design is the fun part: florals, landscapes, geometrics, murals… But once you’ve picked your favourite, the next question usually appears:
Which material should I choose?
At Olively Home we offer three different wallpaper materials, each with its own advantages depending on the wall, the room and how you want to install it. Let’s take a look at the differences between non-woven wallpaper, peel & stick fabric, and canvas vinyl so you can choose the one that fits your project best.
Non Woven Wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper is one of the most popular materials used in interior decoration today. It’s appreciated for its stability, durability, and clean professional finish. Unlike traditional wallpaper, the material does not stretch or shrink when paste is applied, which makes installation more precise and helps achieve a smooth result.
Main Features
- Smooth finish that highlights designs beautifully.
- Paste is applied directly to the wall.
- Stable and durable material.
- Suitable for smooth walls.
- Can be easlily removed when it’s time to redecorate.
👉 Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and can be used in bathrooms in areas that has no direct contact with water.
Important Note
Although installation is relatively straightforward, many customers prefer a professional installer to achieve a perfectly aligned and flawless finish, especially with large designs or murals.
Peel & Stick Fabric: The Easy DIY Option
Peel & stick wallpaper is made from a self-adhesive fabric that can be applied directly to the wall without paste. It’s flexible, easy to handle, and very popular for DIY projects.
Why People Love It
- It has a fabric texture. (because it is a fabric)
- Self adhesive, No paste needed
- Quick and clean installation
- Ideal for DIY projects.
- Suitable for smooth walls.
- Easy to remove.
- Can be used in bathrooms, avoiding direct contact with water.
👉 Perfect for rental apartments, temporary decoration, or first-time wallpaper installers.
Canvas-Textured Vinyl: The Most Durable Option
Canvas-textured vinyl wallpaper is a thick, highly durable material with a subtle textured surface, similar to a painted canvas. It’s perfect for areas that need extra resistance, like kitchens, hallways, or kids’ rooms, and it can handle moisture and stains better than other wallpapers.
Main Features
- Very durable and resistant
- Elegant canvas-like texture
- Resistant to stains and humidity
- Easy to clean with a damp cloth
Ignore the not-so-beautiful test design — the goal here is simply to show how the material behaves on a real surface. 😅 The actual Olively Home wallpapers look much prettier.
💡 Pro tip:
If you’re installing vinyl wallpaper over tiles or walls with visible grout lines, choosing a dark design or a pattern helps hide the lines and creates a more uniform look.
👉 Ideal for hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, kids’ rooms, or high-traffic areas,
Which Material Should You Choose?
If you're still unsure, think about how you plan to install the wallpaper and how the space will be used.
Choose non-woven wallpaper if:
- You want a professional, elegant finish.
- The wallpaper will be installed on a properly prepared wall.
- You are happy to use paste or work with a professional installer.
Choose peel & stick fabric if:
- You want quick and easy installation
- You enjoy DIY projects
- You may want to remove or change the wallpaper later
Choose canvas-textured vinyl if:
- You need a very durable material
- The wall is in a high-traffic area
- You like the look of a textured surface
In practice, many customers choose non-woven wallpaper for main walls, peel & stick for quick projects, and vinyl for more demanding areas of the home.
✨ Tip from Olively Home:
If you're unsure which material is right for your wall, ordering a sample first is always a good idea. It lets you see the texture, color, and finish in your own space before installing the full design.