I found this Damask Print (affiliate link) on Amazon that was prepasted. I was a little uncertain of the directions, but found a youtube video to clarify how to soak it and fold it on itself for the glue to be activated. It also shrinks a certain amount once it dries. After about a day, I was able to paint it exactly how I painted the rest of the vanity. The drawer liner is from Target.
I folded it under a few inches at the bottom and it actually helped seal the wood that was splitting at the bottom.
I wanted to use it as a desk, so I added some makeshift legs by cutting off the knobs on a thrifted headboard/footboard.
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Such a good idea, it looks great! Do you know if paintable wallpaper would cover panelling with vertical grooves? We have LOTS in our farmhouse, some we will keep, others we would like to cover!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure. It would probably depend on how deep the grooves were and how much texture was on the wallpaper. It might be interesting to experiment with in a small area first.
DeleteYes, I should experiment first!
DeleteThis is such a clever idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party. I'll be sharing on my Facebook page this afternoon too. www.facebook.com/MySalvagedTreasures
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
DeleteThis is such a clever idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party. I'll be sharing on my Facebook page this afternoon too. www.facebook.com/MySalvagedTreasures
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea that I would have never considered! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery creative idea!! Can you explain tho what you mean by "fold it on itself". Thx!
ReplyDeleteI discovered this is called "booking" and found a pretty good description of it at: http://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/how-to-hang-prepasted-wallpaper.aspx
DeleteWet and book the strip
1.Fill a water tray 2/3 full with water at room temperature.
2.Roll the cut strip from bottom to top, paste side out.
3.You should not see the pattern.
4.Submerge the rolled strip into the water tray.
5.Soak for the amount of time recommended in the manufacturer’s hanging instructions, usually 30 seconds.
6.Holding the top of the sheet, slowly lift and unroll the paper onto a work table, making sure the paste is completely wet.
7.Fold the strip
8.Gently fold both ends, paste side in, towards the center of the strip, without creasing the folds. This is known as "booking". You should see the pattern.
9.Let the strip rest for the amount of time recommended in the manufacturer’s hanging instructions, usually about 2-5 minutes.
Got it...thanks so much! Love your blog :)
DeleteWhat a clever trick! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party. You're being featured tonight, and I'm giving you a shout-out on FB here - https://www.facebook.com/KnickofTime
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWOOW! great idea for Paintable Wallpaper there are lots of wallcoverings design available in like texture or pattern. There are lots of options depending on personal taste and the look you are trying to achieve: block colour wallpaper, striped wallpaper, glitter wallpaper, brick wallpaper and butterfly wallpaper to name just a few.
ReplyDeleteDid you use wallpaper that you wet with water? Or did you use a spray adhesive? My veneer is Peeling/ bubbling and I'm afraid if I use moisture it Will bubble under wallpaper
ReplyDeleteI used wallpaper that was soaked in water. I made sure to scrape all the veneer off that I could first, so it was mostly on the wood of the furniture itself. Good luck!
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