How to Make a LEGO Wall with Removable Brick Tape
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If your kids love building with LEGO bricks as much as mine do, you’re going to love this idea: making your own LEGO wall — using removable, flexible brick tape!
A LEGO wall is a fantastic way to take creativity to the next level, letting kids build sideways, upside down, and in 3D. It transforms any surface into a building site!
What is Brick Tape?
Brick tape is a flexible strip that has building brick “studs” on one side and a peel-and-stick adhesive on the other.
It’s designed to be compatible with LEGO bricks and other standard building blocks.
You can:
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Stick it to walls, tables, furniture, or boards
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Wrap it around corners and edges
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Cut it to custom sizes
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Create vertical, angled, and upside-down building surfaces!
While the original Mayka tape we used is no longer to be found now, there are several great brands of LEGO-compatible brick tape available online and in stores today.
How to Make a LEGO Wall Using Brick Tape
Making a LEGO wall is easy and kid-approved!
Supplies You’ll Need:
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Scissors
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Smooth surface (like bead board, foam board, or a large wood panel)
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LEGO bricks for building
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Choose your surface:
- For a removable LEGO wall, use a piece of bead board or foam board.
- This way, you can move the building surface without damaging walls.
Plan your layout:
- Decide whether you want straight rows, a spiral, zig-zags, or a large building grid.
- Tip: If you plan to build tall towers or cities, leave enough space between tape strips!
Cut the tape:
- Measure and cut the tape to the lengths you need.
- Brick tape is flexible and can be shaped around edges or corners if you want a 3D design.
Peel and stick:
- Carefully peel off the adhesive backing.
- Press the tape firmly onto your board or surface, lining up the studs neatly.
Start building:
- Grab your LEGO bricks and start creating!
- Build towers, cities, mazes, cars, and more — the only limit is imagination!
Tips for Using Brick Tape
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Protect painted walls:
Brick tape adhesives are strong. To avoid peeling paint, stick the tape to a board or another removable surface rather than directly onto walls. -
Kid-powered setup:
Kids can easily cut, peel, and stick the tape themselves! (You might just want to supervise cutting.) -
Custom shapes:
Try cutting the tape into small shapes (circles, waves, curves) to make creative design elements. -
Mix and match colors:
Brick tape comes in lots of colors. Mix and match to create colorful building zones!
A Fun Father’s Day (or Any Day) Project
When we first built our LEGO wall, it turned into an incredible father-son project.
My husband and my son worked together to lay out the tape and then immediately launched into building a whole LEGO city!
Even before Dad got home, my son had already started building — that’s how excited he was!
Building a LEGO wall makes a perfect Father’s Day gift idea, a birthday surprise, or just a fun weekend project that turns into hours of creative play.
Where to Find Brick Tape Today
While the Mayka brand tape we originally used is no longer as widely available, you can easily find LEGO-compatible brick tapes at many major retailers and online stores.
Some popular options include:
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Amazon (search “LEGO compatible brick tape”)
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Educational supply stores
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Craft stores with STEM sections
Look for brick tape that:
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Says it is LEGO-compatible
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Offers strong but removable adhesive
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Comes in 2-stud and 4-stud widths for different builds
Building your own DIY LEGO wall with brick tape is a simple project that unlocks endless possibilities for imaginative, vertical building fun.
Whether it’s a special project for Father’s Day or just a creative upgrade to your playroom, a LEGO wall is guaranteed to be a big hit!
Happy building!
See More Lego Building Ideas:
Make your own Lego Chess set
Build Lego Tesselations
Stage a Lego City Earthquake
Create a Lego Solar Powered Car
