Why do some wall decals use woven fabric and others vinyl?

A large mural dot and a flax bush need quite different handling. The dot is one solid shape. The flax can have many individual leaves, each with its own position. We want both designs to arrive with a practical way to put them up.

That is why our products do not normally have a fabric-or-vinyl selection. We have already chosen the material for that particular design. Check the material information on its product page before ordering.

We use woven fabric for many solid designs, mural dots and wall mural panels. These designs can be peeled from their backing and applied without a separate layer of application tape.

Our woven fabric decals can also be removed carefully and reused. Take your time: although the material is strong, pulling hard can stretch it and make it harder to lay flat again. Reuse also depends on keeping the adhesive clean and having a suitable new surface.

For designs such as detailed flax, cabbage trees or lettering, we use a removable matte vinyl made in Germany. A temporary application tape holds the individual pieces in their intended positions, so you can apply the design together rather than place every small piece separately.

Once the decal is on the wall, the application tape is removed. It is an installation aid, not a clear sheet intended to remain over the finished artwork. The application tape we use for these designs is not suitable for our woven fabric.

Our standard online decals have a matte finish. We cut closely around the artwork where the design calls for it, helping it sit naturally on the wall without a large surrounding sheet. Some artwork intentionally includes a background or border; the product images show the design you are buying.

Detailed vinyl designs are not intended for repeated removal and reapplication. Choose with that in mind if you expect to move the artwork regularly.

A collection can contain designs made with different materials. Look for the material description and installation instructions on the individual page. If you would like to test adhesion, email us with the design name so we can provide a sample of the right material.