You rent but want more than white walls? With the right wallpaper and good preparation you can hand the wall back cleanly when you move out.

Agree first

Check your tenancy agreement and talk to the landlord: which wall, which product and whether the wallpaper should be removed when you leave. A short written agreement avoids later disputes. Very striking colours and patterns often have to be removed on moving out.

The key: non-woven

  • Non-woven wallpaper: designs with the "strippable" symbol come off the wall as a whole strip. Paper wallpapers, by contrast, have to be soaked and scraped. More in wallpaper types compared.
  • Primer: priming before hanging protects the paint; the paint stays on the wall when stripping.
  • Paste: use the paste that suits the wallpaper; too much paste makes removal harder.

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Frequently asked questions

Am I allowed to wallpaper as a tenant?

Decorating is usually allowed; what applies when moving out is set by your tenancy agreement. If unsure, talk to your landlord first.

How do I remove non-woven wallpaper when moving out?

Lift the strip at a lower corner and pull slowly, flat to the wall; wash off paste residue with lukewarm water.

Are self-adhesive wallpapers better?

They can pull off paint when removed and may lift at the edges. Pasted non-woven sits more neatly and often comes off more cleanly.

What about woodchip underneath?

You can hang on firmly bonded woodchip; it is removed too when moving out, if agreed.

Do I need to paint afterwards?

That depends on the agreement; a coat of paint after removal is often sensible.

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