How To Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper On Furniture

Have a piece of furniture in need of an update? Undoubtedly, you’ve already thought of painting it, but have you considered also adding a fun splash of pattern with peel and stick wallpaper? One of my favorite things to do when flipping furniture is to add a bold pattern inside the drawers, on shelves or the inside backing. The options are endless. In this post I’ll show you how to use peel and stick wallpaper on furniture to really level up the personality on your next project.

Keep These 4 Things In Mind For Best Results

Using peel and stick wallpaper on furniture is such a great way to update the look and style of nearly any piece. It can add so much personality and character, all while not ruining the piece if you change your mind later on because it can be removed with minimal effort and no damage!

For best results using peel and stick wallpaper on your furniture project, you’ll need to make sure the furniture is

Clean
Dry
In good condition (no major chipping, cracking or peeling)
Flat

How To Apply Peel & Stick Wallpaper To Furniture

Thinking about applying peel and stick wallpaper can be intimidating if you have no previous experience with it!

Although it’s not complicated, here are some pointers and things to remember that’ll help the process go smoothly.

Take your time. Don’t be in a rush when starting this project. Give yourself ample time and remain calm. Patience required.
Have several new, sharp razor blades ready. An already-used or dull-ish blade will be your worst nightmare, trust me.
A hard plastic smoother is necessary. Air bubbles are inevitable, but a smoothing tool will get rid of them.
Be careful not to stretch the paper. Most peel and stick wallpapers are made of vinyl which stretches quite easily when pulled and tugged on. If the vinyl stretches out, you’ll never get the seams/pattern to align properly. So go slow and easy.
Give yourself enough excess around the edges. It’s much easier to trim the excess than to come up short!
Don’t remove the paper backing all at once. You’ll peel the backing off as you go when applying the wallpaper.

Armed with these tips, you’ll be able to easily apply your wallpaper!

Video Tutorial – Apply Peel & Stick Wallpaper To China Cabinet

My friend Christina from Pretty Distressed blog made this video on how to install peel and stick wallpaper to the inside backing of a china cabinet. It’s definitely worth checking out!

Examples of Peel and Stick Wallpaper on Furniture

Here are some great examples of furniture with wallpaper accents to get you inspired for your next project.

peel and stick wallpaper on dresser drawers — Artist: Painted By Kayla Payne // Paint color: SW Julep // Paper: Spoonflower Birds and Bloom

how to put wallpaper on furniture — Artist: Painted By Kayla Payne // Paint color: SW Julep // Paper: Spoonflower Birds and Bloom

Quick and easy paper application for furniture. Make your dresser pop with a fun punch of pattern and color. Follow this simple instruction for applying paper to your furniture! — Artist: Painted By Kayla Payne // Color: SW Holiday Turquoise // Paper: Hobby Lobby

Stanley Faux Bamboo Tallboy painted in Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac Brilliant — Painted By Kayla Payne // Color: SW Koral Kicks // Paper: Spoonflower

American of Martinsville china cabinet — Painted By Kayla Payne // Color: Fine Paints of Europe WC 60 // Paper: Spoonflower

Ideas For Your Next Furniture Project

I’ve put together a few paint color and paper combinations I think look amazing! So if you’re in need of some fresh ideas, hopefully these will help. (By the way, if you happen to do any of these, be sure to send me a picture or tag me on Instagram @paintedbykaylapayne)