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peel-and-stick

American  
[peel-uhn-stik] / ˈpil ənˈstɪk /

adjective

  1. ready to be applied after peeling off the backing to expose an adhesive surface.

    peel-and-stick labels.


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“I used peel-and-stick wallpaper, Tempaper & Co. paintable wallpaper and a faux flexible chair rail to transform this space. The floors are black-and-white checkered peel-and-stick vinyl. I wanted it to feel over the top.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

It’s large enough to take the place of a real tree, and the peel-and-stick feature lets you lift it off the wall easily when the season’s over.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Ideally, you want a wall with no texture, but the peel-and-stick Peloza used was so thick it didn’t show her lightly textured walls.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Advice from Wirecutter: Try this peel-and-stick removable wallpaper.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Insights from design pros, including the problem with darker colors, why you shouldn’t fear paste, and why peel-and-stick wallpaper isn't always easier.

From Washington Post

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