This Clever Trick Makes Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Even More Temporary

Peel-and-stick wallpaper (as well as wallpaper murals) are such a clever way to add character to a space without committing to non-renter-friendly changes or buying large pieces of artwork. However, it’s understandable to feel a little reluctant about hanging it — it can be pretty tough  to remove it. So, if you don’t want to commit, you’re in luck. An Instagrammer’s new take on an old method makes so much sense and also makes a big impact on a blanket wall.

“This is your reminder that you don’t have to put wallpaper directly on your walls …” Leeanne from @homemakinginlove wrote in a recent video, adding in the caption, “Renting? No problem!”

Rather than stick the mural directly onto the wall, Leeanne bought a sheet of corrugated plastic to mount the mural to. You can attach the wallpaper mural to the corrugated plastic just like you would your wall and then pick up some inexpensive trim to install around the plastic board to act as a frame. And because the plastic sheet is so lightweight, you can install it on the wall using mounting tabs so it sits flush to the wall.

“I love this idea!” one person commented on Leeanne’s post. Another said, “Such a good idea for a huge mural style piece without the commitment.”

If you want to make this DIY even easier, start looking for large frames at the thrift store. This way you don’t have to measure and cut trim or plastic boards but still get the same framed mural effect — just use the backing board that already comes with the frame! You can even cut your wallpaper mural strategically so it comes together like a puzzle in a variety of thrifted frames assembled in a gallery wall.

You don’t have to risk your wall to get that wallpaper mural effect. Use this method instead to save your paint, making your mural transportable, and give that blank wall a totally unique makeover.