About our Products & Materials

SonoLuna wall materials adhere to every surface, however, you will have a choice to select the right type of material based on your wall paint. We have tested our wall decals on many surfaces and we urge you to pay attention to the wall paint on your walls in order to select the right type of material. We cannot guarantee our wall decals will adhere to every surface equally well because we have seen that certain paints reject the decal and it will fall off the wall. Also, note that because our wall decal material is so thin, the grooves of a textured wall will show through.

Because the paint formulations are protected by trade secrets, it is difficult for any removable vinyl decal manufacturer to understand how film adhesives interact with these paints.
If you ordered wall VINYL decals then you should be aware of how these paints will affect your installation.

These paints have shown issues when applying VINYL wall Decals: (I will try to keep this list updated)

BEHR MARQUEE
VALSPAR (this one also affects Self-Adhesive Fabric Installation)
PPG By Home Depot
Dunn Edwards
Benjamin Moore
KILZ PREMIUM High Hide Stain blocker.

We constantly do testing with interior paints and new materials in the market, and we found out that vinyl decals seem to work well with:

GLIDDEN ESSENTIALS flat or eggshell
SHERWIN WILLIAMS flat
Dutch Boy® flat

Additionally we provide a guide on Adhesion Cleaning Method prior to installation, and also PRO TIPS during installation. Follow these and you will quickly, easily and successfully adhere most decals to most wall paints.

WHICH MEDIA OPTION IS BETTER FOR ME?

LONG TERM VINYL DECALS
PROS: These are thin decals and very bright colors and they are smooth with minimal luster. These will look painted on your wall, they are very thin and strong adherence on Glidden Essentials Flat or Eggshell, and Sherwin Williams Duration Flat or Satin.
CONS: Doesn't work with BEHR, VALSPAR, PPG, KILZ, and more. Please select Self Adhesive Fabric if you have used these interior paint brands.

SELF-ADHESIVE FABRIC DECALS

PROS: GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Inks. Removable Medium Tack Adhesive that can also be re-positioned many times from wall to wall. It is durable and it won't rip easy because it is polyester fabric. It has a canvas-like texture and it is matte. This material could be better for textured walls because it is thicker than vinyl and can hid the texture better. However, if there are many "peaks" on your textured wall, no material will have enough surface to hold on to which might prompt the decal to fall off the wall or be punctured by the sharp peaks on the texture.

• *There is no Glycol-Ether or Formaldehyde in the adhesive and no Detrimental concerns of Phthalates.
• Environmentally safe and bio-degradable over time, No PVC and nontoxic.
• Not recommended for brick, non-painted cement surfaces, or heavy painted spackled wall board.
• Make sure you allow 60 days on newly painted surfaces for out-gassing. Otherwise bubbles may develop.

CONS: It is slightly thicker material than vinyl which makes it impossible to achieve good performance on smaller designs with too many details. It has a higher price than Vinyl. If recently painted your walls, wait 8 weeks before applying your decals.

➭ PEEL & STICK FABRIC WALLPAPER: Installation difficulty Level: INTERMMEDIATE.
6 mil thickness Low Tack 95% matte white 80% opaque, 100% removable - will not damage your walls. This wallpaper is not blackout. Removable Low Tack Adhesive that can also be re-positioned many times from wall to wall. Peel & Stick install. Indented for short term installations (3 to 5 years). It is durable and it won't rip easy because it is polyester fabric. It has a slight fabric-like texture and it is matte. This material could be better for textured walls because it is can hide the texture better. PVC Free and nontoxic, environmentally safe and bio-degradable over time. There is no Glycol-Ether or Formaldehyde in the adhesive and no Detrimental concerns of Phthalates. GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Inks.

➭ PEEL AND STICK CANVAS WALLPAPER: Installation difficulty Level: BEGINNER
6 mil thickness Hight Tack 100% matte white, 100% opaque BLACKOUT semi-rigid vinyl film embossed with a canvas pattern with an adhesive backing, high-tack and removable will not damage your walls. No need to remove the overlap- VERY EASY to install (Much easier than Peel and Stick Fabric, saves time and headaches) Peel and Stick is easy to cut, customize, and install onto any smooth surface, making it perfect for accent walls, cut and stick decals, and quick décor updates. The combination of vinyl and adhesive is designed to stick aggressively to most surfaces. Indented for short term installations (3 to 5 years)

➭ PREPASTE REMOVABLE WALLPAPER: Installation difficulty Level: INTERMMEDIATE.
High-quality PVC-free, nonwoven wallcovering with smooth matte surface. This material is pre-pasted for quick, easy and clean decoration. Lightweight, great alternative to PVC materials. If your walls are slightly textured you will feel the textured through the wallpaper. Application: Simply spray the back with water, apply the material to the wall and the job is done. Application time is reduced by up to 60% plus cleaning is much easier and faster than with traditional wallpapers. Removable and renter friendly. when you are ready to remove it, sponge some water on it, let it soak for a few minutes, then just peel it off the wall. GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Inks. Indented for long term installations (+20 years)

➭ UNPASTED TRADITIONAL WALLPAPER: Installation difficulty Level: INTERMMEDIATE-EXPERT.
Traditional installation, will require paste and primer. PVC Free Eco-friendly digitally printed wallcovering with smooth surface. Lightweight, economical alternative to PVC materials. Application: Standard commercial wallcovering pastes/primers and techniques. For indoor use in environmentally controlled spaces. PVC & POA (Olefin) Free, No Plasticizers, No Phthalates, No Formaldehyde, No Chlorine, No Halogen, No Heavy Metals, including: Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, or Zinc, and No Ozone Depleting Chemicals. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) sourced. Phthalate-free formulation. Prop 65 compliant. Breathable** -very high permeability rating of 66 Perms based on ASTM E96 dry cup method. No harmful off gassing. Low VOC emitting, environmentally safe and bio-degradable over time. There is no Glycol-Ether or Formaldehyde in the adhesive and no Detrimental concerns of Phthalates. GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Inks. Indented for long term installations (+20 years)

WHICH PAINT BRANDS WE RECOMMEND?

*We have done extensive research and we have found Sherwin Williams Duration and Glidden Essentials to be the best brands that will work with our Vinyl and Fabric Decals.
**PLEASE WAIT 6 WEEKS AFTER PAINTING before you apply any decals on your wall.
***STAY WAY FROM VALSPAR and some BEHR types. These brands will not work with Vinyl decals, while most brands will work with Fabric Decals, some VALSPAR types won't allow a good adherence. We can't guarantee the Fabric decals will work with every kind of paint until we have done sufficient testing to share with you which ones have never had an issue to our knowledge.

IMPORTANT: During shipping the vinyl is exposed to extreme cold temperatures that might damage the adhesive. I recommend to all customers to keep the package away from the weather elements (sun, snow, rain, wind, cold, heat) and to allow time for the decal to be expose to room temperatures for at least 4 hours before attempting installation. We also suggest to install the decals within 30 days of delivery in order to obtain a full guarantee for the products.

Smooth and Textured Walls - Adhesion Characteristics

Adhesion is the ability of the decal's adhesive to bond to the wall. The amount of both initial and final adhesion varies with the type of adhesive used on the decal, the texture of the wall, the paint characteristics, the application temperature and the application techniques. The adhesive bond builds with time. The decal may never achieve its full bond if it is poorly applied or you are using the wrong decal/adhesive combination for the wall and its paint.

• Adhesion, final. The maximum amount of bond achieved by a decal, usually in 24 to 48 hours after installation except in cool temperatures or textured walls.
• Adhesion, initial. The amount of bond needed to hold the film in place during application.
• Size of decal. The larger the piece of Decal, the greater the initial and final adhesive bond to the wall must be to support the weight of the decal.
• Outgassing resulting from uncured paint: As paint dries, it releases certain gases until it is fully dried and cured. Applying a film before the paint has fully cured can result in lifting,bubbles and a premature installation failure. Unfortunately, there is no way to test for this. Cure time varies greatly and can be as long as 30 days. Failure to wait the necessary amount of time may result in outgassing when the film is applied which can contribute to poor or inconsistent film adhesion.
• Stretching the decal. Decals stretched during application may later shrink. This affects the decal's adhesion to the wall and may result in premature failure.