Our materials - CostaCover

Our materials

We use only Genuine Water-Based NON-Solvent Inks, Class “A” Flame Resistant and GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Materials.  

Peel & Stick

  • Peel and Stick Smooth Vinyl: Smooth and matte finish. Removable and repositionable for smooth surfaces. For long or short-term installations. Overlap removal is not recommended.
  • Peel and Stick Canvas Vinyl: Canvas texture and matte finish. Removable and repositionable for smooth surfaces. For long or short-term installations. Overlap removal is not recommended.
  • Peel and Stick Polyester "Fabric": Matte finish. Light texture. Removable and repositionable for smooth surfaces. For long or short-term installations. PVC-free.  It is not recommended to use the fabric if your wall is painted with any bright or dark paint, i.e.- green/red/yellow/dark gray/blue etc. The fabric paper is not 100% opaque. Overlap removal is not recommended.

Traditional 

  • Traditional Pre-Pasted Wallpaper: Matte and Ultra Smooth. Water activated glue. For long -term installations. Can be installed with wallpaper paste. PVC-free. 
  • Traditional Unpasted Canvas Type II Wallpaper: Elegant Canvas texture. Matte finish. For long-term installations. Requires professional installation and wallpaper glue (Not included). Overlap double cut removal is recommended.
  • Traditional Unpasted Non-Woven Wallpaper : PVC Free, fiber based paper. Smooth Flat Matte finish. For long-term installations. Requires professional installation and wallpaper glue (Not included). Overlap double cut removal is optional.
  • Traditional Unpasted Plaster Type II Wallpaper : Industrial Plaster texture. Matte finish. For long-term installations. Requires professional installation and wallpaper glue (Not included). Overlap double cut removal is recommended.
wallpaper types chart with labeled sample swatches for smooth vinyl, canvas vinyl, and traditional unpasted materials

Peel & Stick vs. Unpasted vs. Pre-Pasted — what’s the difference?

  • Peel & Stick: Best for DIY projects and anyone who wants the fastest, cleanest install—just peel, stick, and reposition as needed. It’s also a great renter-friendly option because it’s designed to be removable.

  • Pre-Pasted: A solid choice for DIY renovations, especially beginners. The adhesive is already on the paper—just activate it with water, making installation quick and mess-free (no paste mixing).

  • Unpasted (Traditional): Ideal when you’re working with professional installers. This type requires wallpaper paste, and pros often prefer it for more complex installs and a very secure, long-lasting finish.