What are Wall Decals,
Wall Stickers or Clings?

Have you been wondering how to update the look of one of the rooms in your house?  Consider using wall decals or stickers for a solution to give your space a new appearance.  Whether it's for a child's room or any other space in your house, wall decals can give an instant facelift without the mess involved with paint and wallpaper. 

Wall decals are simply a wall "stick on" that will easily come off.  Rest assured, they are not like regular decals/stickers that are made to stick to anything forever and also leave a residue.  Wall decals or wall stickers have a specially formulated adhesive that is not permanent and can be removed without damaging your wall or leaving a nasty gob of glue behind.  Many wall decals are made of vinyl so they may be water resistant or water proof as well.

Clings are different in that there is no adhesive; one simply lifts it off the surface.  Depending on the texture of the wall you are decorating, clings may fall off your walls more easily.  For that reason, clings are best for windows and mirrors.

Wall decals are quickly replacing wallpaper because of the difficulty and labor involved in removing wallpaper.  Some wallpaper seems impossible to remove and may permanently damage your walls often requiring expensive repair. 

Wall decals, also known by other names such as wall stickers, room decals, removable wall decals/stickers, vinyl decals/stickers, removable murals, peel and stick, and many other names, are much more affordable than traditional remodeling projects.  The cost and hassle involved in repainting a room can be overwhelming.  Moving furniture out, patching holes, primerÖ the list goes on.  With removable wall decals, you simply peel and stick.  Voila!  Room re-done.

Vinyl decals are often available in all the letters of the alphabet, circles, and many other shapes and themes.  The decals come in a rainbow of different colors but often each letter is only one solid color.  Companies have recently developed more colorful vinyl removable decals/sticker selections with vibrant multicolor designs.

Walls aren't the only place you can use wall stickers.  Decorate your furniture, dresser, book case, kitchen cabinets, mouldings, mirrors, windows, toybox, laptop or any item you would like to personalize with the design of your choice.  If you are a renter and are not allowed to paint, these are the perfect alternative.  Your child can still enjoy the benefits of 'paint' without breaking the landlord's rules.  Some designs are great for college student dorm rooms too.

Where and why can you use decals?  This is only limited by your imagination!  One of the most versatile places is in children's areas.  Use letters to create names, whimsical flowers, and designs to add zest and sass.  Bright colors will give the veritable pop that you are looking for, and children are delighted with the personal space.

Use them for bedrooms or childcare play centers.  Designate areas of the house or daycare, such as 'reading area', 'resting room', etc.   This simple and inexpensive design will give the appearance of a professional design without the cost of a professional painter or muralist.  The typical cost for decorating a space is under fifty dollars. 

Pick a spot to try wall decals.  You are sure to be as delighted as your child, or maybe even more so!  With the low cost, convenience, ease, and artistic addition to the room, the wall decals are sure to be a winner for everyone.  Once you have the first set up, you are sure to want to change or add to your collection.  And wall decals make it easy to add to as your desires change.  Enjoy your new walls.