What The Property Brothers Want You To Know Before Buying Wallpaper

Wall coverings are no longer the hallmark of outdated homes. Wallpaper is coming back into style, adding a dose of fun to previously unmemorable rooms. Its popularity goes hand in hand with the recent rise of maximalism, which is a palette cleanser to the all-white and minimalist spaces of the last decade. As more and more people are choosing to create personal and more daring spaces, they're reaching for wallpaper to jazz up their walls with color and print. However, before you invest too much into the wall covering, the Property Brothers want to share some of their sage wisdom on how to go about remodeling with it. 

Given their vast experience in flipping houses and years of renovating and selling, they know a thing or two about how to use bold trends. And when it comes to wallpaper, Drew and Jonathan Scott suggest going with a peel and stick version. This allows you to easily change the design after a few years without destroying your drywall or paying a steep price for professional removal. Here is a closer look at their reasoning. 

In a video on Drew Scott's TikTok, Drew showed followers the benefit of using easy-to-remove peel and stick wallpaper. He removed a panel of his brand's wallpaper from the wall, which peeled off the wall without any effort or damage. This shows just how easily you can modify a space if you change your mind on the design or it begins to feel outdated. As he captioned the video, "Our Scott Living wallpaper by @drewandjonathan is more 'peel' and less 'stick'," hitting home just how easy the change would be.

However, the prep work you put in also affects how well the wallpaper will stay up. If you want the longevity of glued wallpaper without the mess or damage, make sure you properly prep the wall before you start adhering. According to Jonathan in a video for WallPops, "It helps if you have a smooth dry clean wall, so you might want to have some painting done before installing the wallpaper," he said. "In that case, you should also allow a month between painting and hanging wallpapers so the paint can fully dry and cure." Once your walls are prepped and have zero imperfections, you can install your wallpaper. If some time has passed and you no longer want it, simply peel up a corner of it and pull down carefully. It should be removed without a hitch. However, if you run into a spot that won't budge, don't tug. Instead, grab the handy tool that makes removing peel and stick wallpaper easier than ever, which is a heat gun. It will loosen the adhesive, making it easier to remove.