Identification

• Grasscloth wallpaper is made of textured, natural grasses woven together and affixed to a paper backing. It will feel rough to the touch and you will see many small imperfections, such as knots and frays, on each fiber.
  
  

Types

• The fibers used to make grasscloth wallpaper include sea grass, sisal and jute--and these can be different widths, textures and colors.
  
  

Function

• Grasscloth wallpaper creates a warm, interesting backdrop for many different types of décor. Its heavy texture also hides small nail holes created by pushpins, so it is often used in offices.
  
  

Benefits

• Made from natural, sustainable materials, grasscloth wallpaper is considered an environmentally friendly choice.
  
  

Warning

• Matching the pattern in grasscloth wallpaper is not possible due to the inconsistent color and texture in the natural fibers. This creates visible seams that sometimes bother people who are used to seeing the matched patterns of man-made wallpaper.
  
  

Expert Insight

• Wallpapering an entire room in grasscloth may be a bit overwhelming because it appears so heavy. Consider wallpapering one focal wall only, such as behind your bed, to avoid grasscloth overload.