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The Quick Fix Fabric on Walls
A do-it- yourself method !
Can't stand those white walls anymore ! Wallpaper your walls with fabric!
Placing fabric on your walls is a simple process, as a matter of fact, it
is just like wallpapering except you are using fabric and starch which allow you
to easily remove and reuse as needed.
Before we begin, decide which walls you would like to
"fabric". Do you want to cover the whole wall, or would you
prefer to go up half a wall and apply a border trim? You may choose
to create a collage of color and place a decorative frame around it, or use the
fabric to create a wall mural.
If being budget conscious is necessary for you, understand that fabric prices
vary and could actually run into quite a bit of money depending on your tastes -
this can be easily remedied by discount fabric stores and clearance sales.
The good news is when you remove the fabric from the wall, all you
will need to do is wash it. It can be easily re-used for another craft project,
good as new!
Keeping all that in mind - let's get busy. These simple
instructions will help you apply and remove your fabric.
Materials:
- LINIT® Starch OR LINIT® Starch-n-Crafts™ Stiffener
- Fabric
- Clean sponge or paint roller
- Pan
Process:
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Wash the wall
to remove any dirt or film.
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Lightweight fabrics, such as
polished cottons, ginghams, and chintzes, are easiest to use. Measure
from the floor to the ceiling and add a couple extra inches.
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Cut the fabric
accordingly. If fabric has a design, be sure to match the design before
cutting the next panel as when using wallpaper.
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Pour
starch
into a clean pan or paint pan or spray on if using stiffener (see Tip
section if using spray stiffener). Apply starch to the top half of the wall
with a sponge, paint roller or spray on if using spray stiffener.
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Smooth fabric
into place at the top of the wall, leaving about one inch to be trimmed
later. Use push pins to hold the fabric temporarily in place. Apply more
starch going down the wall as needed until you get to the floor, leave
approximately one inch overlap at floor level.
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Apply starch
to the top of the fabric, brushing and smoothing the fabric in place to
remove bubbles and wrinkles. Be sure the starch penetrates the fabric
evenly.
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Work your way
down the panel, continuing to sponge or spray starch onto the wall,
smoothing the fabric, and applying more starch.
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Position the
second panel, matching the design along the edge. Repeat steps.
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Around windows and doors,
leave a one inch overlap as with the ceiling and floor.
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Fabric overlap should be cut
when the fabric is completely dry. It will then cut clean and easily and any
shrinkage will have occurred before you trim.
When Using Stiffener in Spray Bottle: Be sure to mask edges
of ceiling & floor to avoid over spray.
To Remove Fabric From Wall: Peel one corner loose,
then gently begin to peel the fabric off of the wall panel by panel. If the
fabric does not peel easily, dampen the fabric with water using a wet sponge and
it should come right off.
Whether you choose to cover your entire wall or only a
portion, you will enjoy the look of a professionally decorated room, without the
permanence of paint or wallpaper!
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