Are Wall Murals Easy to Install and Remove? Yes!

A Quick Wall Mural Installation Guide

By: Ahroon Y.
August 5, 2025

Installing a wall mural might sound intimidating, but today’s peel-and-stick and prepasted wallpaper technology makes it incredibly simple — even for renters or first-timers. It's all about the material you choose for your mural or wallpaper. Peel-and-stick murals from Murals Your Way make decorating easy and stress-free. Learn which material is best for renters, how to prep your walls, and what tools you'll need for a smooth, bubble-free installation and damage-free removal.

Mural Material Types

Murals Your Way offers several material that are designed for easy installation and removal. These materials include:

• SmartStick® - repositionable and removable - great for apartments, short term rentals and displays. Perfect for smaller murals (1 to 3 panels). Smartstick is a peel and stick material with a smooth, matte finish.

• Prepasted Wallpaper - PVC-free and ideal for eco-conscious buyers. With its water activated adhesive backing, simply spray with water and hang. Provides excellent printability with a smooth matte finish.

• Vinyl - Durable and easy to clean. Ideal for high traffic commercial and residential areas. While this does use paste, it is still an easy material to install.

Installation Steps

Detailed installation instructions are included with every order. Be sure to read the instructions for your material. However, whichevermaterial you choose, the basic steps are all the same.

1. Clean and dry the wall surface - wall preparation is key. Cleaning and drying the wall will reduce the number of air bubbles and bumps tied to debris on the wall.
2. Mark vertical and horizontal guidelines - marking guidelines will ensure your mural is level. Don't rely on corners or the ceiling because walls are rarely plumb (straight)
3. Install your mural based on your mural type - For peel and stick, simply peel the backing off as you apply each panel. You'll do this horizontally from top to bottom down the panel. Do not pull the backing off all at once. For prepasted wallpaper - spray the back with water and then apply to the wall. For vinyl, spread paste on the back of the mural and then apply to the wall.
4. Smooth with a plastic squeegee or cloth - Smooth from the middle out to the sides, starting at the top working your way to the bottom. The goal is to push trapped air out to the sides to reduce air bubbles.

Removal Tips

It used to be so tough to remove wallpaper. Older varieties are notoriously difficult to remove and would sometimes cause damage. With present day materials and adhesives, removal is a snap - with no damage to the wall. Here are a few removal tips:

• Gently peel from one corner - carefully pull on the mural from one of the edges at a 45-egree angle, panel by panel. For the prepasted material - you'll need to saturate the wallpaper with water and wait 2 minutes.
• Gently wipe the wall to remove any paste and adhesive residue on the walls.
• Perfect for short-term or seasonal decor.

Murals Your Way provides how-to guides and installation video tutorials to walk you through every step.

Still Have Questions About Installation?

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