Comparison
Casavono vs Hovia: PVC-Free Murals on Wider, Heavier Papers
Casavono and Hovia both make wall murals to measure. Here is what sets Casavono apart: PVC-free papers on every option, heavier weights, 30 in panels, a 24-hour repositionable Peel and Stick and a large sample on the real paper.
Quick answer: every Casavono paper is PVC-free, while Hovia's Commercial Grade has a PVC surface. Our papers are heavier (190 to 370 gsm against Hovia's 150 to 207 g/m2), our panels are 30 in wide against 19.7 in on Hovia Mattic, and our Peel and Stick stays repositionable for 24 hours instead of 15 minutes.
Both brands print murals to the width and height of your wall and ship for free. What sets Casavono apart is the paper itself: no PVC on any option, heavier weights, wider panels and a peel and stick that gives you a full day to position it. Every fact about Hovia below comes from its own website.
Casavono vs Hovia at a glance
| Criteria | Casavono | Hovia |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing | Printed to your wall's width and height | Made to measure |
| Papers | Non-Pasted (non-woven, 190 gsm), Pre-Pasted (non-woven, 300 gsm), Peel and Stick (woven polyester, 370 gsm) | Mattic (non-woven, 150 g/m2), Mattic Peel and Stick (150 g/m2), Commercial Grade (textured vinyl, 207 g/m2, murals only) |
| PVC | No PVC on any paper | Commercial Grade has a PVC surface |
| Pre-pasted paper | Yes, 300 gsm | Not among the three papers listed |
| Panel width (non-woven and peel and stick) | 76 cm (30 in), edges pre-trimmed | 0.5 m (19.7 in) |
| Peel and stick | Woven polyester, 370 gsm, repositionable for 24 hours | 150 g/m2, repositionable for up to 15 minutes |
| Delivery | Free to 107 countries, duties included; shipped within 1 to 2 business days | Free worldwide |
| Samples | 30 x 20 in on the real paper, price credited back on your mural | A3 samples on product pages |
Prices and policies as listed on each brand's website, checked October 2026.
No PVC on any paper
Every Casavono design comes on three papers, and none of them contains PVC. That holds for the Pre-Pasted paper you hang in a bathroom and for the Peel and Stick a renter puts up in a weekend: there is no vinyl option to avoid, because there is no vinyl in the range.
Hovia offers two non-woven papers, Mattic and Mattic Peel and Stick, and a third, Commercial Grade, which it describes as a textured vinyl with a matte PVC surface, made for high-traffic and commercial spaces. With Casavono, whichever paper you pick, the answer to "is it PVC-free?" is the same.
Heavier papers, from 190 to 370 gsm
Paper weight is what you feel when you unroll a panel and what you see on the wall in side light. Casavono papers are:
- Non-Pasted, 190 gsm: a smooth matte non-woven for dry rooms, hung with wallpaper paste.
- Pre-Pasted, 300 gsm: a textured non-woven that you hang by wetting the back, and it handles a well-ventilated bathroom or kitchen.
- Peel and Stick, 370 gsm: a woven polyester fabric, the heaviest of our three.
Hovia lists 150 g/m2 for Mattic and for Mattic Peel and Stick, and 207 g/m2 for Commercial Grade. All three Casavono papers carry an ASTM E84 Class A fire rating (US), and the inks are GreenGuard certified and meet the EN 71-3 toy-safety standard. Full details are on our Quality and guarantees page.
Wider panels, fewer seams
Casavono panels are 76 cm (30 in) wide, with the edges already trimmed. Hovia lists strips of 0.5 m (19.7 in) on Mattic and Mattic Peel and Stick. On a wall 12 ft wide, that is 5 Casavono panels against 8 Hovia Mattic strips: fewer joins crossing the scene, fewer panels to align, and a quicker hang. On a panoramic landscape, fewer seams keep a horizon or a mountain line whole.
Peel and stick: 24 hours to get it right
Lining up a mural is the hard part, especially on your own. Casavono Peel and Stick stays repositionable for 24 hours after hanging, so you can step back, check the pattern match the next morning and lift a panel if it needs a nudge. Hovia says its Mattic Peel and Stick is repositionable for up to 15 minutes. For renters, our guide to peel and stick wallpaper explains what to look for.
Original scenes in the manner of old paintings
Casavono keeps a collection of more than 300 original designs, mostly scenic panoramas, florals, botanicals, chinoiserie, animals and cityscapes, each drawn to work as one wall. Many recall an eighteenth-century oil painting or chinoiserie silk wallpaper, with quiet areas so a large wall stays easy to live with. Every design is priced the same, we can tailor one in scale and colour, and a fully bespoke scene is possible by email.
Free delivery with duties included, and a large sample
Both brands ship for free. Casavono prints to order in the EU and ships within 1 to 2 business days, with import duties and taxes included in the price for all 107 countries we deliver to, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
To see the real colour and texture first, order a 30 x 20 in sample on the paper you want, for $34 or $45; its full price comes back as a credit on your mural within 90 days. Hovia samples are A3. Then measure with our wallpaper calculator and follow how to hang a wall mural when it arrives.
Why choose Casavono
- PVC-free on every paper: Non-Pasted, Pre-Pasted and Peel and Stick alike.
- Heavier papers: 190, 300 or 370 gsm, all with a Class A fire rating (US).
- Wider panels: 30 in with pre-trimmed edges, 5 panels on a 12 ft wall.
- A Peel and Stick you can reposition for 24 hours, on a 370 gsm woven fabric.
- A Pre-Pasted option: wet the back and hang.
- A 30 x 20 in sample on the real paper, its price credited back on your mural.
Browse the full collection of scenic wall murals, or start with the design above.
Common questions
Is Hovia or Casavono wallpaper PVC-free?
All three Casavono papers are PVC-free. Hovia states that its Commercial Grade paper has a matte PVC surface; Mattic and Mattic Peel and Stick are described as non-woven.
How heavy is Casavono wallpaper compared with Hovia?
Casavono papers weigh 190 gsm (Non-Pasted), 300 gsm (Pre-Pasted) and 370 gsm (Peel and Stick). Hovia lists 150 g/m2 for Mattic and Mattic Peel and Stick, and 207 g/m2 for Commercial Grade.
How long is the peel and stick repositionable?
Casavono Peel and Stick can be repositioned for 24 hours after hanging. Hovia says its Mattic Peel and Stick is repositionable for up to 15 minutes.
How wide are Casavono mural panels?
Casavono panels are 76 cm (30 in) wide on all three papers, with pre-trimmed edges. Hovia lists 0.5 m (19.7 in) strips on Mattic and Mattic Peel and Stick.
Can I order a sample before buying a mural?
Yes. Casavono samples are 30 x 20 in on the real paper, for $34 or $45, and the full price is credited back on your mural within 90 days. Hovia offers A3 samples.
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