Plaster wallpaper is a wall covering printed to look like a hand-worked plaster finish. Think limewash, polished Venetian and raw trowel marks. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall, so the finish runs corner to corner with no obvious repeat.
Why Plaster Wallpaper Suits British Homes
Older houses here rarely have flat walls. Filler marks, old repairs and settled cracks all show under plain paint. A cloudy finish hides them. The eye reads the texture, not the damage. That is why it has become such a common fix in Victorian terraces from Leeds to Bristol. It also saves a job. Skimming a wall means dust, mess and a week of waiting. This goes up in an afternoon.
Our daylight is soft, which flatters these shades. A warm bone or oat tone keeps a north-facing room from turning cold. For more quiet colours in the same family, see the wider textured wallpaper range.
Period Homes and Rented Flats
Victorian and Georgian Rooms
A soft plaster finish suits period plasterwork. Try it on a chimney breast, or across a full wall above panelling. Deep skirting, picture rails and cornicing all frame it well. Because there is no strong pattern, it never fights the mouldings. It also makes a calm ground for framed prints.
New Builds and Rentals
Flat new build walls can feel a bit blank. This finish gives them depth without adding pattern. Renting in London or Glasgow? Peel and stick comes off at the end of a tenancy with the paint intact. It sits alongside the rest of our rustic wallpaper looks.
What to Pair With It
Oak, linen, stone and aged brass are the natural partners. Black metal frames sharpen the look. Keep the rest of the room simple. This is a backdrop. Let it sit behind your furniture rather than compete with it. It also makes a fine ground for pictures. The texture stays quiet behind a frame instead of fighting it.
- Sitting rooms: warm bone tones behind the sofa.
- Bedrooms: soft limewash for a restful wall.
- Hallways: a finish that hides everyday scuffs.
- Dining rooms: polished depth that suits candlelight.
Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery
Measure your wall. Send us the width and the height. We scale the artwork so no block of texture repeats in an obvious way. Panels are numbered and hanging notes come in the box. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample first, because these tones read very differently under warm bulbs.
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FAQs
Which materials is best for wallpaper?
Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.
How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?
Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!
How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?
Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!
What is plaster wallpaper?
Plaster wallpaper is a printed mural that recreates mineral wall finishes such as limewash, Venetian plaster, stucco, and clay render, with all their cloudy depth and trowel movement. You get the artisan look in an afternoon, without specialist trades, multiple coats, or drying time.
Does plaster wallpaper actually look like real limewash?
The good designs come remarkably close. Because each mural prints as one continuous texture scaled to your wall, there are no visible repeats to break the illusion. The clouding and tonal shifts flow naturally across the surface just like a hand-finished wall.
What colors does the plaster look come in?
The collection spans the full mineral palette: white, bone, and greige for quiet-luxury schemes; clay pink and terracotta for Mediterranean warmth; olive and deep earthen brown for moodier rooms. Lighter tones open small spaces, while darker renders add intimacy.
Is plaster wallpaper printed to my exact wall size?
Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print the texture to your measurements as one continuous surface. Important for plaster effects, where a repeating seam would give the game away. Panels arrive numbered and ready to hang.
Can renters use peel and stick plaster wallpaper?
Yes. The peel and stick finish is self-adhesive and removable, lifting off cleanly without damaging paint, so you can have limewashed-looking walls in a rental and take them down without a trace when you move.