Wall murals: Four premium options to transform your walls!

Wall murals are experiencing a true renaissance. Once associated with kitschy mountain scenes and shiny, low-quality paper, today’s designs are a far cry from their outdated predecessors.
High-end paste-the-wall wall murals are making a strong comeback. Brands like A.S. Création and Walls by Patel deliver digital prints and premium materials for stylish wall design.

In this article, we’ll explore the different non-woven qualities offered by A.S. Création, Walls by Patel and Chantemur, and compare them to help you find the perfect wall mural to suit your needs.

Please note: When ordering a wall mural sample on our website, you will receive a material swatch with a random design.

Branded wall murals in four premium qualities at BRICOFLOR

• Smooth & Matte (130g/m²): A specially impregnated non-woven surface with a soft, natural matte finish and beautifully muted colours.
• Smooth & Slightly Glossy (200g/m²): Subtle sheen with vivid, high-definition print quality. This premium non-woven wallpaper features a unique formula that delivers vibrant colours and razor-sharp details.
• Textured & Matte: A foamed, coarse plaster-like texture adds a tactile, 3D effect to your walls. Ideal for masking minor imperfections on uneven surfaces.
• Shimmering/Metallic (200g/m²): A pearlescent coating creates elegant metallic effects, subtly reflecting light. Colours appear especially luminous and shift in tone depending on the angle of the light.

Non-woven wall murals – The top choice for digital printing

Whether you prefer a floral wall mural or a concrete-look design, most high-quality wall murals today come in a non-woven format. Non-woven (also called paste-the-wall) wallpaper is made primarily from long-fibre special cellulose, textile fibres, and binders — around 80% of which are of natural origin. The composition ensures dimensional stability, so the wallpaper can be applied to pasted walls without soaking.

Thanks to this, you can hang non-woven wall murals easily and cleanly, with minimal risk of distortion. And when it's time to redecorate, they can be removed dry and in one piece — no hassle, no residue.

Fun fact: Unlike standard wallpapers, wall murals typically contain no vinyl. While vinyl is often used in traditional wallpaper to enhance texture and durability in repeating patterns, it’s not necessary for the detailed, large-scale designs featured in modern photo murals.

Wall mural Walls by patel 4 "DD127533" Aquaman

Four non-woven wallpaper qualities to suit every wall

At BRICOFLOR, you have the option to choose between different non-woven wallpaper qualities for some wall murals, about which you can also discover more in our article about digitally printed wall coverings. These mainly differ in their grammage, which refers to the weight of the wallpaper per square metre. Depending on the grammage, the intensity of the colours can vary, as it affects how well the material absorbs the printing inks. Additional finishing processes provide options for matt, textured, or glossy effects, giving, for example, modern wall murals with abstract designs a distinctive look.

Grammage can also influence the application, though differences in handling are minimal. More importantly, brands like Walls by Patel offer you the choice of various appearances and textures to suit your personal style.

Smooth & Matt – Wall murals for a natural look

For those who prefer a natural look, a wall mural with a 130 g/m² grammage and a matt, smooth surface is an excellent choice. This non-woven quality is particularly well suited to natural themes such as forest wall murals, with flowers, or animals. Because the inks are absorbed into this specially impregnated material, the colours appear softer and more natural rather than vivid. Yet, the images remain sharply defined. The texture of the material resembles handmade or faux-leather paper. This finish is especially popular for wall murals for bedrooms.

Smooth & Matt: 130 g/m² grammage with a natural look and feel.

Smooth with a slight sheen - Vibrant colours and sharp details

The smooth and slightly glossy wall murals of premium quality, with a grammage of 200 g/m², impress with a subtle sheen and vibrant colours. Clear outlines and intense colour saturation characterise these wall murals. The surface absorbs the inks exceptionally well, resulting in an even and consistent print. This makes them ideal for colourful wall murals featuring art motifs or graphic designs. Known as “smooth non-woven,” this type of wall mural is also particularly easy to apply.

Smooth with a slight sheen: Intense colours, sharp outlines and even printing.

Matt with a textured surface - Wall murals with a stunning structural effect

The textured and matte quality features a foamed, coarse plaster-like structure that creates striking 3D effects and a noticeable tactile feel. The fine texture gives the surface a soft finish, which lends a unique character to large designs, such as nature wall murals. Additionally, the textured photo wallpaper is ideal for masking minor imperfections in the wall and is particularly easy to apply.

Matt with a textured surface: Distinctive tactile and visual effects with easy application

Glossy metallic finish – Wall murals for a striking, glossy finish

The glossy, slightly metallic non-woven wallpaper with a grammage of 200 g/m² features a pearlescent sheen that adds a particularly elegant touch. This wall mural subtly reflects light, making the colours appear especially vibrant and shifting in tone depending on the angle of the light. It’s an ideal choice for striking modern wall murals with stylish graphic designs.

Glossy metallic finish: A pearlescent coating creates shimmering, colour-shifting effects.

Conclusion

Whether it’s a childrens wall mural, for the living room, kitchen or hallway, at BRICOFLOR you can choose from a range of high-quality non-woven wall murals in your favourite finish to give your walls a truly personal and unique look. In summary, depending on the type of material you select, you can style the appearance and design of your wallpaper to reflect your individual taste. For a modern vibe, glossy finishes are a great choice, while matt wallpapers with natural motifs suit those who prefer a more organic feel.

We hope this guide has helped you find the perfect non-woven wall mural and we look forward to welcoming you at BRICOFLOR, your expert for walls and floors.