See below for an overview of the materials that can be purchased on our website:
Materials | Eco Bella™ - Texture | Prepasted Wallpaper | SmartStick® | Vinyl HD - Texture | VersaGrip Indoor/Outdoor | EnviroPro - Texture™ |
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Material Appearance | Light Texture Matte | Smooth Matte | Smooth Slight Sheen | Light Texture Matte | Rough Texture Matte | Slight Texture - Low Sheen |
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Durability | Most durable | Durable with or without top coat*** | Durable | Durable with or without top coat | Extremely durable | Very durable |
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Fire Rating | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class B | Class A |
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Commercial Grade | 13 oz Type II Commercial Grade | 10 mil/280 gsm Type I Commercial Grade | 11 mil vinyl 15 oz. (without liner) Type I Commercial Grade | 20 oz Type II Commercial Grade | 10 mil/240 gsm Commercial Grade Safety tested anti-slip | Type II, 20 oz. commercial |
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Installation | Requires paste | Water activated adhesive backing No paste required | Peel & Stick: No paste required | Requires paste | Peel & Stick: No paste required | Requires paste |
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Ease of Installation | Easy: just like wallpaper | Easy: just like wallpaper | Easy for single panel murals | Easy: just like wallpaper | Easy for single panel murals | Easy: just like wallpaper |
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Recommended Wall Paint | Flat paint or primer | Flat paint or primer | Semi gloss paint DO NOT use on flat paint or primer | Flat paint or primer | Satin, or semi gloss paint, flat paint or primer DO NOT install on drywall | Flat paint or primer |
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Use on Textured Walls? | Okay for use on slightly textured walls* | Okay for use on slightly textured walls* | Not Recommended | Okay for use on slightly textured walls | Okay for use on smooth or rough surfaces | Okay for use on slightly textured walls |
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Use in Humid/Damp Location? | No | Yes | No | Yes, with top coat | Yes | Yes, with top coat |
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How to Clean | Damp sponge, general cleaners | Damp sponge, mild soap | Damp sponge, mild soap | Damp sponge, mild soap | Damp sponge, mild soap | Damp sponge, mild soap |
Removable? | Yes** | Yes** | Yes | Yes** | Yes | Yes** |
*Wall texture will show through
**Paste residue will need to be washed off wall
***Please note that if you choose to top coat Prepasted Wallpaper, the removal is not as clean as without top coat and may cause damage to your wall.
**** If LOW/NO VOC paint, see 'Wall Preparation Guidelines' in the Installation Instructions before installing your Smartstick® mural.
How do murals differ from wallpaper?
Murals are large-scale, image-based wall coverings meant to create a focal point or immersive scene. Wallpaper is typically a repeating pattern used to cover an entire room.
Which is easier to remove?
All or our materials are easy to remove and leave no residue when installed on clean, painted surfaces. The traditional wallpaper of the from long ago was notoriously hard to remove. However, these days technical changes in materials have made removal so easy.
What’s better for rented spaces?
Wall murals made from removable materials like SmartStick® or our Prepasted Wallpaper are renter-friendly and a better choice because they don't require heavy paste for installation.