How to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper in Your RV: Budget-Friendly Decor That Transforms Your Space

Using this E-Z Hang for this job made everything so much easier and the results so much better!

How to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper in Your RV: Budget-Friendly Decor That Transforms Your Space

It’s no secret—I love a good DIY project. And even better? A quick one that makes a big impact. Over the years, we’ve had our share of RV successes and DIY misses. But one update I keep coming back to is peel and stick wallpaper for RVs. It’s budget-friendly, fun, and makes your RV feel a little more like home.

After a few trial runs, I feel like I’ve finally mastered this process and want to share everything you need to know to get great results—even if your RV has textured walls.

I love the look of this behind our bed and gives a nice pop of color! So fun!

Where to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper in Your RV

One of the best things about using peel and stick wallpaper in a camper is that you don’t need to cover every wall. A little goes a long way. You can create focal points and accent areas without overwhelming your space.

Here are a few places I’ve wallpapered in our RV:

Behind our Murphy bed
Kitchen backsplash area (behind the sink and stove)
Around the bathroom and toilet
Next to the bunk beds
Behind the sofa

In most cases, two to three rolls of wallpaper will cover several areas in a small or mid-sized rig.

I had planned originally for something different here, but I had enough from our wallpaper behind our bed to add to this space. This bold print and color is perfect for this space.

Choosing the Right Wallpaper for RV Walls

Not all wallpaper is created equal—especially when you're working with textured RV walls. The very first wallpaper I used six years ago wasn’t very thick, but it held up surprisingly well. This time around, I did some extra research and found that NuWallpaper peel and stick options get great reviews for textured surfaces.

Long-tail tip: Search phrases like best peel and stick wallpaper for RV textured walls often lead RVers to products like this.

Stay tuned to see how mine holds up over time! But I’m not just relying on the wallpaper alone—Roman’s EZ Hang spray is my secret weapon for smooth, long-lasting results.

Why Wallpaper Beats Peel and Stick Tiles in an RV

I’ve tried both wallpaper and peel and stick tiles in our rig. In my experience, peel and stick wallpaper in an RV holds up better over time. Tiles tend to loosen or shift with travel vibrations. Wallpaper, being one continuous sheet, lays flatter and stays put.

These are the wallpapers and tools we used for this project! You can find them all here!

Step-by-Step: How to Apply Peel and Stick Wallpaper in an RV

1. Clean Your Walls Thoroughly

Use rubbing alcohol or Windex to remove dirt, oil, or dust. Let the walls dry overnight for the best adhesion.

2. Remove Fixtures

Take down light fixtures, towel bars, or anything else that could get in the way. Store small parts in a bowl with a lid so nothing gets lost.

3. Measure and Cut

Measure your wall space carefully and cut the wallpaper with an extra inch or two to spare. For tricky shapes—like windows—trace the outline with your finger to create a guide.

4. Use Wallpaper Spray for Better Adhesion

Spray the wall with Roman’s EZ Hang. Start applying the paper from the top corner, peeling back the backing slowly as you smooth it into place. Use a wallpaper smoothing tool to prevent air bubbles.

5. Line Up Patterns

The spray makes it much easier to adjust and match patterns between rows. Even a patch behind our bed blended in perfectly once I lined everything up.

6. Trim and Tidy

Use a sharp blade to trim edges and corners. You can buy a peel and stick wallpaper kit that includes all the tools you’ll need.

I patched a small area in this top right corner, and it is invisible. The E-Z Hang product really helped here!

Tips for Wallpapering Around Lights and Fixtures

In tight spots—like behind bunk bed lights—I cut the paper from the center outward in strips to slip the light through. Once the fixture was screwed back in, it looked seamless.

This kitchen area is really bright and happy!

Bonus Tips for Decorating Your RV with Wallpaper

Go bold with colors and patterns! Don’t be afraid to make a statement.
Coordinate, but don’t stress about everything matching perfectly.
Use wallpaper to pull in colors from existing decor to tie it all together.
Don’t hang adhesive hooks on the wallpaper. Instead, cut around them and adhere directly to the wall underneath to avoid tearing the paper later.

I like this color far more than the plain white that I once had up!

A Budget-Friendly RV Makeover

This entire project cost less than $100—just around $75 for the wallpaper and under $25 for the spray and tools. That’s a pretty sweet deal for an RV interior makeover that completely freshens up your space.

Whether you’re decorating a new RV, refreshing one that’s new to you, or just want a change, RV peel and stick wallpaper projects like this are a great way to make your camper feel cozy and custom.

And let’s be real—$100 is a whole lot less than upgrading to a new RV!

I now have a mixture of our original paper on the top and the new paper on the bottom. I love the combo!

One of the reasons that I picked this wall paper for our kitchen area is the colors, and we also eat lots of oranges on the road when we travel!

Let’s Chat!

Have you used wallpaper in your RV? Got decorating questions? Drop them in the comments or send me a message. I’d love to hear your tips or help you tackle your next RV project.

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