I'm thinking contact paper would be a lot easier to apply than wallpaper...I'm afraid I will just make a big mess if I try to hang wallpaper. And,I do not want to pay to have it done.What do you think?
2006-09-24 14:11:27 · 12 answers · asked by my two cents 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I do'nt think it will look good and the pattern wont match up right.
2006-09-24 14:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, sure haven't. Wallpaper is hard enough to hang and match. Contact paper would be a nightmare. Besides the fact that the texture is all wrong for a wall.
2006-09-24 21:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to use it, but its hard to get the bubbles out.
Plus any faults, or bubbles really stand out when they are on a vertical surface.
The other thing that can happen over time is fading.
I know wallpaper can fade too, but contact isnt designed for that purpose, so it tends to fade a lot quicker!
Depending on the area you are covering, I would try using collage paper. You can get big sheets of it, its easy to pattern match, its cheaper, and it has a cool gloss effect.
Also you can use any type of glue!
2006-09-24 21:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by lou 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Mom has always used plain white contact paper nearby the stove because it's so easy to wipe down.Like if the stove was next to the wall on one side, but not the whole wall. Contact paper works well to line shelves and drawers also.
2006-09-24 21:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used wall paper to line drawers and cabinets- but not visa versa. Home Depots puts on do it yourself classes- and there are some on line like the DIY network-that is for Do it yourself-one thing about contact paper-the seams and patterns won't match up- D
2006-09-24 21:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used contact paper and thought it was easier,, and also cleaned up better than wall paper, and not as much mess if you wanted to change it.
2006-09-24 21:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by joyfulone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used contact paper when we moved into our first apt. after marriage. It was a Might have been a good cause for divorce.
2006-09-24 21:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Perky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I really don't think that would work. Wallpaper is out anyways, just paint them really uniquely.
2006-09-24 21:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found material worked really good.. in my dining room.. it was DuPont stain master. and its been there for 15 years.. I just stapled it up.
2006-09-24 21:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by DearAbby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that using contact is a good idea and its pretty easy so you could probly do it yourself if you have the patients.
2006-09-24 21:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by horsegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋