Breathe Easy: Why Toxic-Free Wallpaper Should Be the Only Wallpaper You Buy

May 4, 2025

Let’s get one thing straight—your home isn’t just a place. It’s your palace. Your personal kingdom of creativity. The walls? They’re the backdrop to your life, your moods, your stories. Every inch should reflect your style and your values.

So if you’re dressing those walls in pattern and texture, let’s take a moment to ask: what’s actually in your wallpaper—or that paint can you grabbed on sale? Because there’s a quiet villain in too many interiors, and it’s made of PVC, microplastics, and VOCs.

This is your crash course in why toxic-free wallpaper (or safe paint) aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re non-negotiables. And yeah, Wild Palace makes wallpaper that’s FSC-certified, PVC-free, and fully fit for royalty.

What’s Lurking on Your Walls?

Many mass-market wallpaper and paints are still clinging to outdated, industrial-era ingredients. Think vinyls, synthetic resins, and fossil-fueled finishes.

Vinyl (PVC) is the wallpaper industry’s dirty little secret. It emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs) over time, degrading air quality. The EPA links VOCs to everything from allergies and asthma to headaches and long-term nervous system damage.
Phthalates, used to make vinyl more flexible, are known endocrine disruptors. As per the CDC, they can interfere with hormonal function and fetal development.
Microplastics? If your mass-market wallpaper sheds even a little—and many do—it can break down into particles that wind up in your air, your food, your lungs. The WHO is raising red flags about long-term microplastic exposure.

Even some "eco-friendly” wallpaper brands sometimes use plasticized inks or synthetic coatings. It’s not just about what’s in the paper—it’s what’s behind the print.

The Paint Problem: What’s in That Can?

You thought you were skipping the toxins by choosing paint instead? Not so fast.

Many conventional paints, especially oil-based or “fast-dry” varieties, are just as guilty of VOC emissions. Even some water-based paints contain formaldehyde, benzene, and glycol ethers—chemicals the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns against for their respiratory and neurological risks.

Paint can off-gas for weeks. In poorly ventilated rooms, that’s a toxic fog you don’t want to live in—especially in bedrooms, nurseries, or anywhere you actually breathe deeply and rest.

If you’re going to paint, opt for brands labeled zero-VOC and third-party certified non-toxic (look for GREENGUARD or Green Seal certifications). And even then, check the fine print.

The Wild Palace Way: Clean, Conscious, & Crafted

Here’s the thing: wallpaper should never make you sick. It should make you feel more alive.

At Wild Palace, we make FSC-certified, PVC-free, vinyl-free wallpaper that transforms your space without trashing your air. We don’t mess with plasticizers, and we skip synthetic gloss for rich, breathable finishes printed on demand.

We believe that interior design isn’t just about what’s seen—it’s about what’s sensed. The feeling of knowing your walls aren’t slowly poisoning you? That’s luxury.

Whether you’re decking out a nursery, building a statement wall, or embracing full-blown maximalist interiors, our wallpaper brings bold design with a clean conscience.

Design Trends That Prioritize Health

There’s a growing movement in home decor and home renovation toward materials that are both aesthetic and non-toxic. Biophilic design. Clean lines and clean air. Nature-inspired interiors that don’t just mimic the natural world—they respect it.

Wallpaper is having a renaissance—not just because it’s stunning, but because it offers a healthier, lower-VOC alternative to paint when done right. Especially when it’s peel and stick wallpaper, removable, and made with intention.

Build a Palace You Can Breathe In

Forget “safe enough.” Demand design that’s beautiful and breathable. That looks good and lives well. Whether you’re hanging botanical wallpaper in the kitchen or dreaming up a gothic wallpaper fantasy in the bedroom, choose materials that match the magic you’re trying to create.

At Wild Palace, we’re not just here to decorate—we’re here to help you build a world that reflects who you are and protects what matters most.