Sustainable Wallcoverings

The word wallpaper is a misnomer, and fools people into thinking all wallpaper is made from paper. But most wallpapers these days are paste-the-wall (otherwise known as ‘non-woven’) which contain a mixture of synthetic and natural fibres which are combined with binders and reinforced with acrylates.

These will not biodegrade if removed from the wall at a future point in time.

But there are plenty of alternatives. There are wallpapers that are actually made from 100% paper, printed with eco-friendly inks. Or there are grasscloths wallcoverings which are made using plant fibres. Even cork has been turned into a wallcovering.

Also think beyond wallpaper. Murals can be painted, and walls can be given a dramatic look with the use of oversized stencils or hand-blocked to mimic wallpaper.

Read my blog for more information.