Surfaces

Determine the suitable surface for a wall stickers. The film of a wall sticker is only 0.08 mm thin and hugs the surface perfectly.
Wall decals always adhere best when the adhesive of the wall decal hits the appropriate surface. The optimal surface for a wall tattoo is clean, fat-free, free of silicone. In addition, the wall paint should not be shiny, water-repellent or abrasion-resistant.

We have listed in our overview which substrates are best suited for a wall tattoo.

Why does a wall sticker stick on the wall and why does it not hold?

In order for a wall tattoo to stick to the wall as desired, the chemistry must be right.  And that literally. The composition of the wall paint must be compatible with the properties of the wall sticker adhesive. If this is not the case, the wall sticker will not find a hold on the wall and will not detach from the transfer film during assembly. This has nothing to do with the quality of the wall decals or the quality of the wall color, but is simply a question of chemistry. An example of this: plasters do not adhere to skin areas that have been greased shortly before. A plaster does not stop here, while it would easily find a stop in another place. The situation is similar if a wall tattoo does not want to stick to the wall. Like the creamy skin on which the plaster does not stick, wall paint, plaster or wallpaper can contain components that prevent the wall decals from sticking.

n short: wall decals stick to most surfaces. But not at all. If a wall decal does not stick, in most cases it is because the wall color has ingredients that are not compatible with the adhesive of the wall decal.

Wall decals on wallpaper - an overview

Basically, wall decals adhere well to wallpaper; under the right conditions they find a hold on smooth and structured wallpaper. It is more important than the structure of the wallpaper whether and with what color the wallpaper was painted. Because some wall colors and wallpapers contain ingredients that make it difficult for the wall tattoo to hold. We'll tell you what to look out for now.

Wall decals on painted wallpaper

Suitable paint coats for wall decals on wallpaper:

● white and colored emulsion paint without special properties, normal emulsion paint mixed with tinting paintUnsuitable paint coats for a wall tattoo - Tip: Order a test sticker:
● Mineral paint, latex paint, paints with a high wet abrasion class, silk matt paints, water-repellent paints, dirt-repellent paints, washable paints, glossy paints, shimmering paints

Conclusion for painted wallpapers: Wall decals adhere well to these wallpapers, provided the color used is compatible with a wall decal:
Paper wallpaper with painting
Woodchip wallpaper with painting
Non-woven wallpaper with painting
Glass fiber wallpaper with painting
Textured wallpaper with painting

Conclusion: All types of wallpaper, which are coated with emulsion paint, which is free of silicone or silicates and has no properties (washable, shiny ...).

Wall decals on uncoated wallpaper

Wall decals adhere poorly to these wallpapers if they are not painted beforehand. Therefore, you should do an adhesive test by ordering a free test sticker:

Glass fiber wallpaper, untreatedVinyl wallpaper, untreatedfoamed wallpaper
Wallpaper with gloss effect / silk glossWallpaper with a glitter effectSpecial wallpapers

Conclusion: These types of wallpaper in untreated form are not well suited for a wall tattoo

Wall decals on plastics

Wall decals also stick to plastics. In addition to the structure and grain size, the type of plastic and the color with which it is painted are also very important. We have put together an overview of suitable varieties here:Wall decals on painted plastic

Suitable paint coats for wall decals on plastic: Emulsion paint without special properties (white & colored), normal emulsion paint mixed with tinting paint
Wall decals adhere well to these types of plastic: Smooth plasticwith a coat of paintRubbing plastic with a coat of paintRough plastic with a coat of paint
Brushing plastic with a coat of paint
Roll plastic with a coat of paintStructured plastic with a coat of paint

Conclusion: All types of plastic that have been coated with the right emulsion paint and are not too uneven

Basically, plastic that is painted with a compatible emulsion paint is best suited for a wall tattoo. In addition, the structure should not be too rough or furrowed.
The following applies here:
The grain of the plastic also depends on the wall tattoo and its subtleties.
Full-surface motifs cannot be pressed on as well as filigree wall tattoos with small parts (e.g. sayings with fine letters).

Wall decals on unpainted plastic 
Wall decals tend to hold up poorly on these types of plastic .

We would be happy to send you a free trial sticker with which you can test liability:Clay plastic , untreatedMineral plastic , untreatedQuartz plastic , untreatedResin plaster / decorative plaster, untreated

Conclusion: Plaster should be painted with a suitable color before pasting. Plaster types that contain many small particles and mineral plastic that are not painted are particularly unsuitable for a wall tattoo

Wall decals on other surfaces

Wall tattoos are offered as wall decorations, but can do much more - for example, creatively embellish other surfaces.
Suitable substrates for a wall tattoo (next to walls):
Tiles
Glass
Plexiglass
Stainless steel
metal
plastic
Wood
Ceramics
veneer

Other substrates that are conditionally suitable:
Natural stone: depending on the composition (test with a sample wall tattoo)
Plastic: depending on the composition (test with a sample wall tattoo)
Varnish: suitable depending on the composition (test with a trial wall tattoo)
Wood: suitable depending on the surface treatment (test with a sample wall tattoo)
Particularly smooth substrates are suitable for sticking with wall decals.

However, the surface should not be cleaned beforehand with a cleaner with a lotus effect (e.g. glass panes, mirrors or tiles). Windows, shower cubicles, tiles, kitchen fronts, dishwashers, refrigerators, chairs, cupboards, boxes, plastic boxes, flower pots ... can be stuck with wall stickers.
Note that wall decals can be rinsed, can come into direct contact with water (e.g. in the shower) and should be wiped off gently with a damp cloth.
Tip: When attaching to glass, tiles, metal, plastic and very smooth surfaces, wet gluing makes sense.

There are tips HERE.

Wall decals on furniture 

If you like it particularly creative, you can easily design your own unique piece of furniture. Wall decals adhere to furniture and doors.
Examples of furniture that serve as a base for a wall tattoo are:
Bedroom cabinet, bed, kitchen front, dishwasher, refrigerator, wooden door, glass door, plastic chair, wooden chair, desk, chest of drawers, drawers, bookcase, sideboard ...What alternative mounting options are there?

If wall decals don't stick to your wall and you still don't want to do without a beautiful motif, there are the following options:
Plexiglass: Attach the wall sticker to a plexiglass pane and attach it to the wall.
Canvas: Attach the wall sticker to a canvas painted with normal dispersion paint and attach it to the wall.
Stencil: If it has been found that wall tattoos do not stick to your wall in the long term, depending on the desired motif, there is also the option of producing the motif as a wall stencil that only has to adhere to the wall for a short time and can be colored in individually.

However, this technique requires a little tact and is best suited for smooth surfaces.

What else should I pay attention to when installing the surface?

Regardless of the ingredients, freshly applied wall paints, freshly wallpapered and freshly plastered walls should dry for at least 2-3 weeks before sticking them on.
The surface to be glued should also be clean, dust-free and grease-free.
Nicotine on the wall of a smoking household can also lead to liability problems.
Our tip: Therefore, thoroughly clean the wall of dirt and dust before sticking.
Tiles and glass should not be cleaned with a "lotus effect" cleaner before installation.The surface should be warmer than 10 ° C at the time of application. This plays a role above all with window panes.