Nursery Wall Decals

Fabric Nursery Wall Decals

Decals are the low-stakes version of a feature wall. One afternoon, no tools, and you can move a polar bear three inches to the left as many times as you need to.

These are fabric rather than vinyl, which is why they lift off cleanly and can be repositioned instead of tearing. They work on smooth or lightly textured walls, doors and windows, and they come in three sizes so a small set can fill a corner or scale up over a crib.

How to Choose Nursery Wall Decals

Decals are the low commitment version of a feature wall. There is no measuring the whole room, no adhesive to trim, and nothing that cannot be undone in twenty minutes. For a lot of nurseries that is the right answer, especially over a crib where a full mural would be more wall than the room needs.

These are fabric rather than vinyl, which matters more than it sounds. Fabric lifts off in one piece and can be repositioned while you decide, where vinyl tends to stretch and tear on the second attempt. They come in 12 by 12, 24 by 24 and 36 by 36 inch sheets, so the same design can fill a corner or scale up across a wall.

Plan the layout on the floor first. Lay the pieces out, photograph them, then work from the photograph on the wall. It is the single step that separates a scattered wall from one that looks designed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do wall decals damage paint?

Fabric decals are made to lift off without residue on sound, fully cured paint. The usual culprit behind peeled paint is a wall that was painted recently, so give new paint three to four weeks before applying anything.

Can wall decals be repositioned?

Yes, that is the advantage of fabric over vinyl. You can lift and move a piece while you are working out the layout, which is why they suit anyone who wants to see it on the wall before committing.

What size wall decals do I need?

Each design comes as 12 by 12, 24 by 24 or 36 by 36 inch sheets, holding the same elements at different scales. For a wall above a crib the 24 inch size is the usual starting point; the 36 inch fills a larger feature wall.

Will decals stick to a textured wall?

They hold on smooth and lightly textured surfaces, including doors and windows. Heavily textured walls do not give the fabric enough contact, so edges lift over time.

Are wall decals better than wallpaper for a nursery?

They are a different amount of commitment. Decals go up in an afternoon, cost less and suit a single area such as above the crib. Wallpaper and murals cover the whole wall and change the room. Renters and undecided parents usually start with decals.

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