Wallpaper Guide: Choosing the Right Paper for Your Space
Every Eleveneven wallpaper design is available in eight premium paper types through our production partner, from easy peel-and-stick to richly textured grasscloth. Same original pattern, different paper, so you can pick the one that fits your walls, your timeline, and how permanent you want this to be.
Quick Guide
| Paper Type | How It's Applied | Removability | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Adhesive (Peel & Stick) | No paste. Peel and stick directly to a clean, smooth wall. | One-piece removal, guaranteed within 1 year of application. Rated durable enough for high-traffic commercial use, so it holds up well at home too. | Renters, first apartments, and anyone who wants an easy install and an easy exit |
| Standard | Paste the paper | Strippable with the correct adhesive | A classic textured matte finish for a space you're not planning to change soon |
| Premium | Spray the wall (paper is pre-coated, water-activated adhesive) | Strippable, one-piece removal | Sharper detail and deeper color, still a straightforward hang and removal |
| Royal Gold | Paste the wall | Strippable | An opulent, elevated finish for a statement room |
| Faux Grasscloth | Paste the wall | Strippable | Genuine woven, sisal-textured finish for high-end residential spaces |
| Silk Vista | Paste the wall | Strippable | A timeless, classic finish built to withstand repeat washing |
| Cemento | Paste the wall | Strippable | A subtle textured finish, extra washable and durable |
| Opacore Matte (Type II) | Paste the wall | One-piece removal, reported within one year of application (see note below) | Higher-traffic, damp-prone rooms like kitchens and bathrooms — a heavier-duty matte finish |
Renting? Start Here
If you're not sure which paper to choose, Self-Adhesive is built for exactly your situation: no wallpaper paste, no professional installer, and one-piece removal guaranteed within a year of application, so you can take it down cleanly when your lease ends or you're ready for something new. It's also rated for high-traffic commercial use, so it's more durable than it might sound for a peel-and-stick product.
The other seven papers (Standard, Premium, Royal Gold, Faux Grasscloth, Silk Vista, Cemento, and Opacore Matte) all use a paste-the-wall or spray-the-wall application. They're genuinely beautiful, richer-textured finishes, and Contrado rates all of them as strippable, but they're a bigger commitment than peel-and-stick and are better suited to a home you're not planning to leave soon.
Full Application & Removal Instructions
Every design is printed and fulfilled by our production partner, Contrado, who publishes complete step-by-step instructions for each paper type:
- How to Hang Wallpaper — Contrado's full application guide
- Official Application & Surface Preparation Instructions (PDF)
- Self-Adhesive (Peel & Stick) Wallpaper Details
A Few Notes
All eight papers are PVC-free, solvent-free, and printed with low-odor, water-based inks. Because every roll is made to order, please order a sample or swatch before committing to a full room, and always test removal in an inconspicuous area first. Removability and durability ratings above are Contrado's own published specifications as of the time of writing; if you have questions about a specific wall surface or paint type, we recommend reaching out before you apply.
A note on Opacore Matte specifically: this option isn't listed on Contrado's general wallpaper overview alongside the other seven, so its specifications above are less directly confirmed than the rest of this guide. If you're considering it, we'd recommend ordering a sample and confirming care details with Contrado directly before you commit to a full room.
