Can't decide between Spoonflower's Vinyl, PVC-Free Type II, and Traditional wallpapers? Review the chart below for a side by side comparison of their key characteristics! Our full Technical Specifications & Installation Guides can be downloaded at the bottom of this article for each wallpaper type.
Vinyl |
PVC-Free Type II |
Traditional |
| 457 grams/meter squared | 315 grams/meter squared | 145 grams/meter squared |
| Type II Wallcovering | Type II Wallcovering | Type I Wallcovering |
| Fire Rated Class A | Fire Rated Class A | Fire Rated Class A |
| Matte finish with subtle leathered texture | Matte finish with a subtle linen embossed face | Matte finish with a paper-like texture |
| Vinyl | Vinyl Alternative, PVC Free | PVC Free |
| Low VOC | Low VOC | Low VOC |
| Professional Installation Recommended | Professional Installation Recommended | Professional Installation Recommended |
| Designed to be installed with an overlap and double-cut | Designed to be installed with an overlap and double-cut | Designed to be installed with an overlap and double-cut |
| Paste the paper | Paste the paper | Paste the wall or paste the paper |
| To clean, use a damp non-abrasive microfiber cloth, mild detergent dish soap and warm water. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free towel. Do not aggressively rub. | To clean, use a damp non-abrasive microfiber cloth, mild detergent dish soap and warm water. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free towel. Do not aggressively rub. | To clean, lightly dust or vacuum first. Then gently wipe using a damp microfiber cloth, mild dish soap and warm water. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free towel. Do not aggressively rub. |