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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Using Paintable Wallpaper to Cover Damaged Veneer


I love this 1930s vanity I got from a yard sale a few years back. However, the veneer was cracked and peeling all over. In some places I decided to scrape and sand it off. Then on the sides and tops of the drawers, I decided to try out some paintable wallpaper for a smooth finish. 


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.


I love the added texture and touch of femininity the wallpaper gives it! I have a lot left over to have on hand for other projects. I already used some to cover the frame for a mirror for my mirror gallery on the stairs.

You might also like: 

http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/01/how-to-add-drawer-to-nightstand-create.html


http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2014/04/repurpose-old-entertainment-center-into.html
Linking to:
Artsy Farsty Link Party, YTTS #29, Catch if Can #211, Friday Furniture Feature, Link Party Palooza, An Upcycled Link Party, Merry Monday 52, Inspire Me Monday #58, The Scoop #169, You're Gonna Love It, 267th Inspire Me Tuesday, FDTR 166, Wake up Wednesday, Wow us Wednesday 220, Vintage Inspiration Party,    

15 comments:

  1. 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!

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    1. I'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.

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  2. This 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

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  3. This 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

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  4. Such a great idea that I would have never considered! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

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  5. Very creative idea!! Can you explain tho what you mean by "fold it on itself". Thx!

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    1. I discovered this is called "booking" and found a pretty good description of it at: http://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/how-to-hang-prepasted-wallpaper.aspx
      Wet 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.

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    2. Got it...thanks so much! Love your blog :)

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  6. What 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

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  7. WOOW! 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.

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  8. Did 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

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    1. I 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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