Meraki
No Coulis No Cry Self-Adhesive Wallpaper Strip
This No Coulis No Cry self-adhesive wallpaper strip from Meraki by Pigment Design is a peel-and-stick vinyl panel designed for indoor wall, door, or ceiling covering. It requires no glue or water, is repositionable during installation, and remains removable for a few weeks after application. Each package contains one 25 by 96 inch strip of phthalate-free vinyl (6/1000 inch thick, opaque) with a canvas-like texture, includes an installation guide and smoother, suits moderate humidity without splashing, and is designed and made in Quebec.
- Material
- phthalate-free adhesive vinyl
- Style
- retro, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Wallpaper
Size
Specifications
Self-adhesive removable wallpaper strip with checkered design and retro charm, suitable for indoor use. Made in Quebec.
Rich texture reminiscent of an artist's canvas; Peel and stick phthalate-free adhesive vinyl; Easy to juxtapose, trim, and reposition; Remains removable for a few weeks; Can withstand moderate humidity (without splashing); Includes installation guide and smoother.
- Material
- phthalate-free adhesive vinyl
- Style
- retro, classic
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 96x25x0.006 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Wallpaper
Additional Attributes
- self-adhesive
- removable
- phthalate-free
- opaque
- handmade
- commercial grade
- humidity resistant
- easy to reposition
- made in Quebec
- canvas texture
- peel and stick
- includes installation guide and smoother
Product Insights
No Coulis No Cry Self-Adhesive Wallpaper Strip by Meraki is a grout-free tile-look wallpaper with a checkered pattern by Quebec illustrators Marie-France Auger and Marish Papaya. Its canvas texture and 6-mil phthalate-free PVC offer commercial-grade durability and 100% opacity, while the printed-to-order production in Quebec reduces waste. Priced at CAD 115 (CAD 6.90/sq ft), it requires smooth walls and one-time ordering to avoid shade variation, with repositionability only during installation and clean removal up to 6 months. The brand, launched in 2020 as a pandemic pivot, carries over a decade of design experience from Pigment Design and is stocked by Simons, embodying the Greek concept of meraki—doing with soul.
Verified claims
- Naming
- Name puns on Bob Marley and 'coulis' to convey a grout-free tile look.
- Pattern
- Checkerboard pattern repeats seamlessly with a canvas-like texture for a retro artistic feel.
- Design heritage
- Part of Meraki's exclusive collection by celebrated Quebec illustrators.
- Artists
- Pattern designed by celebrated Quebec illustrators Marie-France Auger and Marish Papaya.
- Artisan quality
- Handmade on-demand in Quebec, with a rich canvas texture and reduced waste.
- Brand heritage
- From Pigment Design (10+ years), based on the Greek concept of meraki, launched in 2020, and carried by Simons.
- Brand origin
- Meraki launched in March 2020 as a pandemic pivot, its name Greek for doing with soul.
- Design pedigree
- Exclusive patterns by renowned Quebec illustrators Marie-France Auger and Marish Papaya, with a bold yet quirky design philosophy.
- Retail endorsement
- Meraki stocked by Simons at launch
- Design philosophy
- The checkerboard pattern channels retro charm while offbeat colorways enforce Meraki's quirky-bold philosophy.
- Artistic authenticity
- The pattern is an original art piece by Quebec illustrators, backed by a decade of interior design experience.
- Craftsmanship
- Printed-to-order Quebec production with commercial-grade durability and an artisan quality-first approach.
- Batch consistency
- Order all panels at once; minor shade shifts between batches.
- Material
- 6-mil phthalate-free PVC, 100% opaque, resists seam shrinkage.
- Indoor air quality
- Phthalate-free PVC and the peel-and-stick design avoid phthalates and the VOCs common in paste-based wallpaper installation.
- Opacity
- 100% opaque, masking dark walls and minor flaws.
- Handling
- The 6-mil thickness makes solo handling of a 25-inch panel more controllable than thinner films, though two-person installation is recommended.
- Price per square foot
- CAD 6.90/sq ft, triple York Premium, similar to Tempaper.
- Surface preparation
- Apply on smooth, clean, dry surfaces; no cleaning products before installation.
- Durability
- Two-person installation recommended; pattern repeats seamlessly; panels repositionable until fully burnished.
- Order consistency
- Order all panels in a single order to avoid color variation.
- Surface compatibility
- Requires smooth, clean, dry walls; textured finishes not recommended.
- Removal over time
- Typical clean removal within 6 months on smooth walls.
- Seam integrity
- 6-mil thickness resists seam shrinkage common in thinner peel-and-stick wallpapers.
- Humidity tolerance
- Handles bathroom steam with ventilation, not direct water; requires 1-month cure before moisture.
- Color consistency
- Slight shade variation possible across batches; order all needed panels together.
- Vinyl thickness
- The 6-mil thickness resists seam gaps and provides full opacity over dark paint or minor flaws, but textured walls may still show through.
- Adhesive performance
- Repositionable during setup and typically removes cleanly within 6 months on smooth walls; after 6 months the adhesive may bond more strongly and risk damage or residue.
- Texture
- Engineered texture mimics painter's canvas, adding depth to the checker pattern.
- Mark concealment
- Textured surface conceals small splatters but requires gentle cleaning.
- Overlap margin
- Each panel includes a 0.5-inch overlap margin that allows lateral repositioning by up to half an inch without re-peeling the entire edge.
- Ceiling use
- The wallpaper can be installed on ceilings as long as the surface is clean, dry, and smooth.
- Lead time
- Panels are printed to order in Quebec and typically have a 7–12 business day lead time.
Product record
- Title
- No Coulis No Cry Self-Adhesive Wallpaper Strip
- Brand
- Meraki
- Price
- 115 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A full-coverage wall covering showing a regular rectangular grid of thin dark-blue lines over a pale pink-beige background; the pattern runs edge-to-edge in the visible wall area behind the bed.
- Grid patternRegular grid of thin, evenly spaced vertical and horizontal dark-blue lines forming narrow rectangular panels across the wall surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high) - Panel background colorPale pink-beige rectangular panels visible between the grid lines with a flat, matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high) - Coverage and alignmentPattern covers the entire visible wall area with lines aligned vertically and horizontally; no obvious vertical seams or pattern breaks are visible within the framed area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene showing the wallpapered wall behind a made bed with layered bedding, pillows, bedside table, lamp, rug, and slippers; soft natural lighting from the left casts shadows on the floor.
- Bed and beddingLow bed centered in frame with white duvet, multiple white pillows, and layered throws and a blanket in muted blue and gray tones draped across the foot of the bed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Throw detailLarge blue throw with visible soft textile texture draped over the right side and center of the bed, hanging toward the floor.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Bedside table and lampRound metal-frame bedside table at right with a small potted plant, books, and a white adjustable desk lamp.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Left chair and pilePartial white chair visible at left edge with folded textiles or clothes stacked on it.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Floor and rugWood floor with a rectangular textured rug in front of the bed; sunlight patch and soft shadow visible on the rug near the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - SlippersPair of mauve or dusty-rose slippers placed on the floor near the lower right corner of the bed.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional natural light from the left creates gentle shadows on the bed, wall, and floor indicating a window off-frame to the left.
- Shot compositionFrontal lifestyle shot framing the bed and the wallpapered wall; camera centered on the bed at approximately eye level with the headboard area occupying the middle of the frame.
Colors
pale pink-beige· panel background#E2CECAdark blue· grid lines- Grid patternRegular grid of thin, evenly spaced vertical and horizontal dark-blue lines forming narrow rectangular panels across the wall surface.
- 02
Product
A single partially unrolled wallpaper strip shown as a cylindrical roll with a pale beige printed face and bold blue grid lines; the roll is placed on a flat white surface with the paper unrolled beneath it.
- Roll geometryCylindrical wallpaper roll lying diagonally from upper-left to lower-right, with the printed face visible on the outer layer and the paper sheet unrolled beneath it.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.25 · w 0.62 · h 0.52 (high) - Printed background textureOuter face of the roll shows a pale warm beige background with a subtle vertical woven or linen-like texture visible at this scale.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.25 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - Blue grid linesDistinct straight vertical blue line intersected by evenly spaced horizontal blue arcs/semicircles forming a grid or window-like pattern on the visible outer surface of the roll.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.25 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - Paper coreExposed hollow core at the lower-right end of the roll appearing as a white circular tube with a slightly darker inner ring.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.67 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Unrolled sheetA flat unrolled section of the same wallpaper extends from beneath the roll toward the upper-right, appearing as a smooth, nearly white sheet with subtle shadowing at the edges.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down composition on a smooth white background with soft lighting and faint shadows; no props or printed packaging visible.
- Shot compositionTop-down / slightly angled overhead view showing the roll diagonally placed across the frame with the unrolled sheet fanning out to the right.
- Background and surfaceUniform smooth white background and surface with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows under the roll and around the unrolled sheet.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadowing consistent with overhead diffuse studio light; no harsh highlights or specular reflections on the paper surface.
Colors
pale beige· printed background#BCBCBCroyal blue· grid lineslight grey· paper core#BCBCBB- Roll geometryCylindrical wallpaper roll lying diagonally from upper-left to lower-right, with the printed face visible on the outer layer and the paper sheet unrolled beneath it.