# Renter-Friendly Ways to Cover Ugly Walls

Source: https://smallspacepicks.com/blog/renter-friendly-ways-to-cover-ugly-walls
Published: 2026-06-06
Publisher: Small Space Picks

You cannot paint most rentals, but you do not have to stare at dated tile or scuffed walls either. Today's removable products cover a lot of sins and peel off cleanly when you move. Here are the renter-friendly ways to transform a wall.

## Peel-and-stick wallpaper

Removable wallpaper covers a whole accent wall with pattern or texture and lifts off without residue on smooth, cured surfaces. Test a small patch first to confirm your walls cooperate.

[See peel-and-stick wallpaper](https://smallspacepicks.com/best/peel-and-stick-wallpaper-for-renters)

## Removable backsplash tiles

For kitchens and bathrooms, peel-and-stick backsplash tiles hide dated surfaces and heat off cleanly with a hair dryer when you leave.

[See peel-and-stick backsplash](https://smallspacepicks.com/best/peel-and-stick-backsplash-for-renters)

## Hide it behind a screen

When a wall cannot be covered, distract from it. A freestanding divider or decorative screen draws the eye and adds function with zero wall contact.

## Related buying guides

- https://smallspacepicks.com/best/peel-and-stick-wallpaper-for-renters
- https://smallspacepicks.com/best/peel-and-stick-backsplash-for-renters