Expert Tips on Best Paint Finishes for Wall Stickers

Got a redecorating project in mind that will utilize wall stickers? Wonderful!

Here are some tips about the best paint finishes and wall surfaces to help make your project as successful as possible.

1 - PAINT FINISHES - They do make a difference! Satin or glossy paint makes for a good finish to apply wall stickers. Enamel is even better because it is the least porous. Flat finish is too porous for wall stickers to adhere to, and zero VOC paint doesn't work well either. Click on this post for more tips and information on painting: Tips to Help You Paint Like a Pro 

Wall Decal on Textured Wall

2 - TEXTURE VS SHINE - Shiny paint (satin, gloss, enamel) is a better choice, even if your wall has some texture, than flat paint even on a smooth wall without texture. Our special post about working with texture can be found at Don't Hesitate, You CAN Use Wall Stickers on Textured Walls.

3 - DRYING VS CURING - There is a crucial difference here. Your paint may be dry to the touch but that doesn't mean it has cured (hardened all the way through). Curing can take several days or longer, depending on your paint and on the dampness or coolness of the weather, but you can usually plan for at least 2 weeks. Check your paint can label or contact us at Wall Decor Plus More and we'll try to help you. The stronger the new paint smell, the longer it will take to cure before you can apply wall stickers. The smell likely comes from the compounds and gases in the paint which can break down the adhesive on the wall stickers, so they won't stick well or will fall off a short time after application.

Laundry Room Drop Your Drawers

4 - MOISTURE & WALL STICKERS - Now wait, this doesn't mean wall stickers won't work in your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room. They will! It's ongoing moisture behind your sheetrock that may play havoc with your wall stickers. Examples: walls that back up to cooling systems, water pipes, overhead windows or windows that have been boarded up–these areas are prone to condensation, which may not be obvious when you apply your wall stickers. Check out our post with special tips on applying vinyl wall stickers to moisture-prone areas. Click Will Vinyl Wall Stickers "Stay Stuck" on My Bathroom Wall?.

Let our experience and tips guide you to easy and effective wall sticker application!
~Sallianne

Measure Your Child's Growth with Wall Decals

It's such fun to decorate a child's room. A perfect addition is a Growth Chart wall sticker that will be functional AND enhance your theme.

Wall Decor Plus More has a big selection of Growth Chart wall decals. Simply Click Here to choose one for your child's room, or you could even feature them in the family or toy room.

Sports is a fun theme for boys' rooms and our 

Football Growth Chart

measures 11" W by 42" T.
It is available in 45+ fun colors to match any wall decor.

Pictured above are two of our fun Growth Charts:

the Princess Growth Chart and the Space Growth Chart.

Check out the special age markers shown below. 

The Space Chart has cool "Star" age markers.










The Princess Chart has fun "Shoe" age markers.
Click here for more "girlie" room ideas:  Transform Her Nursery into a Big Girl's Room

You can personalize several of the Growth Chart Wall Stickers with the child's name. And there are loads of colors to match up with the theme and colors in your child's room. The Monkey Growth Chart to the left was custom ordered to be personalized with 2 names.

Think about a Growth Chart Wall Sticker if you need a unique and original gift for a new baby or a young child.

Get more fun ideas for kids' rooms here: Kids and Wall Stickers - Let the Fun Begin! and here: Kids' Rooms – Just for Fun!

Browse all our Growth Chart Wall Stickers HERE and order your favorite today. Our simple application directions will have you ready to measure in no time!

~Sallianne

Create Your Family Tree with Wall Stickers

It's no surprise that the tree is such a powerful metaphor for our families. We all come from somewhere, related to others from our own family tree.

Trees change through the seasons of life, just like our families do. The barren branches of winter give way to plump spring buds, which open into the full leaves of summer. Then autumn arrives and trees give one last splendid show of color before retreating into the dormancy of winter. It's the circle of life.

Here are three options from Wall Decor Plus More to help you bring the beauty of the family tree into your home:

Our first option is the popular wall sticker called Family Branches. It features a beautiful quote and works well on its own; or display it with a family photo or a collection of photos.

The next choice we offer allows you to create an actual tree in your room with wall stickers. The Single tree wall sticker has an empty spot in the center that's perfect for a 16x20 wedding or family photo – or for a clock, to bring in the element of time. The branches come as individual pieces so you can place them around the photo or clock in any design you choose.

The first image below shows how the pieces of the Single Tree Wall Sticker will arrive in the package. The second image is an example of how you can lay it out on your wall. Be sure to allow plenty of space for this tree wall decal, it's 76 inches tall by 58 inches wide!

Below is another option from Wall Decor Plus More. This is a smaller family tree wall sticker that has more branches, which also come separate from the tree trunk so you can lay them out any way you want. Here, picture frames can be placed at the outside edges of the branches, an attractive way to display family photos. And so affordable–this wall sticker is priced at just $20.06! The size is about 36 inches tall by 24 inches wide, depending on how you arrange the branches and the trunk. Be sure to leave space for the photos!

We're sure the family tree you create with wall stickers will bring joy to your family for years to come.
~Sallianne

Don't Hesitate, You CAN Use Wall Stickers on Textured Walls

Will vinyl wall stickers work on your textured walls? Good question! We at Wall Decor Plus More decided to do our very own test. By using our products on real wall surfaces, just like you do, we can help nearly everyone successfully use our vinyl wall stickers to give their home decor a unique touch.

Based on our tests, here are some tips and how-to's that will help you successfully use our vinyl wall stickers on your rough or textured walls:

1. When choosing a wall sticker for rougher walls, select one that has a bolder, plainer font rather than thin cursive letters. You could probably get by with some script lettering if your walls aren't quite as rough as the ones in these pictures, but generally it's easier to apply the bold, plain fonts on a textured wall surface. The thicker letters have more material to stick onto the wall, so they adhere better.

2. Work slowly and carefully. With patience you CAN get the vinyl wall sticker applied well. It can be tricky to get the top tape layer off of the lettering. On a rough wall surface, the stickers won't adhere perfectly. So if a letter gets moved, you might need to place it by hand; another reason why plain lettering works better than fine, connected lettering.

3. Once you get the tape removed, rub the wall sticker down firmly with your fingers. This will make the wall sticker "remember" its placement and eventually it will stay adhered in place.

The photos in this post were taken two weeks after the vinyl wall sticker was applied to the  textured wall surface. We wanted to be sure that the sticker STAYED STUCK on the textured wall–and it did! We're confident you'll enjoy the same success with our vinyl wall stickers.

Now you're ready to click on WallDecorPlusMore.com to choose your favorite from our huge selection of wall stickers and wall quotes. If you have any questions about choosing the best sticker for your textured wall, just contact us, we're here to help. Simply use the "Contact Us" form on our website.


So no need to hesitate just because you have a textured wall. You can still give your home decor that unique touch with a vinyl wall sticker or wall quote. Go to our website and choose your favorite today.

~Sallianne

Will Vinyl Wall Stickers "Stay Stuck" on My Bathroom Wall?

They sure will, just follow our tips below!

Bathrooms are often high in moisture, so it's logical to ask if that will affect the "stickability" of Wall Stickers. Keep reading and you'll feel confident about using Wall Stickers to brighten up your hard-working bathroom.


First and most important: make certain the wall surface in your bathroom is CLEAN and DRY at the time of application. That's when the bonding happens. Once you have a solid bond, your Wall Sticker is ready to stay put until you are ready to change it out for a new one. Let your imagination soar–apply Wall Stickers around/above your shower/tub area or anywhere else in your bathroom.

Many bathroom walls are also textured. Because of that, some spots did get a little rough, but its not a big deal.Just simply smooth down the part of the Wall Sticker as needed to help it "remember" where it was supposed to be.

We offer scads of Wall Sticker choices for your bathroom. There are geometric shapes (bubbles, anyone?), pictures, and sayings or quotes suitable for a bathroom. Many of our Wall Stickers come in different sizes too. We know you'll have no trouble finding the perfect Wall Sticker to transform your bathroom!

~Sallianne

Kids and Wall Stickers - Let the Fun Begin!

Is it obvious? We at Wall Decor Plus More have a few kids ourselves =)! We're excited about our newly-released wall sticker quotes for/about kids, adding to our big selection of picture and quote wall stickers. These are just right for a kids' room or family room or somewhere else in your home (bathroom?!)


Perfect for a little farm boy's room (or for any little guy who likes tractors), the vinyl wall sticker shown above is lime green, affixed to a blue wall. We have lots of colors to choose from, and two sizes. Available on our Growth Chart Decals page.


Here's a wall sticker with a quote that every mother can relate to! The baby quote  is a great addition to a nursery room or mounted near family photos. This vinyl wall decal is also available on our Children's Wall Sayings page and available in 2 sizes 23x18 -Inch or 30x23-Inch.

Take a break and look through our big selection of quotes and sayings that pertain to kids and families. You're sure to find one perfect for your wall!

 
Besides quotes, we also offer a fun selection of circles or bubbles, stripes, "splotches" of color, and posies, that your kids will enjoy seeing in their world. We also have animals, sports, cars, and other wall decals for things kids like such as building bricks or music. They all come in a variety of sizes and colors.

Let the fun begin when you bring your kids' lively spirits right onto the walls of your home with the perfect wall stickers!
~Sallianne