I read an article that said a cheap way to make an old coffee table top look nice is to wall paper it. Do you think this would be tacky looking?
2007-03-10 15:26:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I"ve never heard of this technique, but as long as you use high quality washable paper, I don't know why it wouldn't work. If I were you I would steer clear of a too busy or colorful a pattern and stick to more of a marble or wood grained look. Hope your project turns out beautiful.
2007-03-10 15:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by smcdevitt2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My first instinct is that it might look tacky and I wonder about staining if you spill something on it. I would buy a cloth table top runner to hide the flaws. If you spill something on it you just take it off and wash it. Also, the runner you choose could be a great compliment to your decor. Many people, myself included, use runners on brand new, flaw free tables simply to give the room a warm and cozy feel.
2007-03-11 00:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by PDY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might not be tacky looking, but it might be hard to clean unless you put a piece of glass over it.
2007-03-11 01:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen table tops decoupaged and they are beautiful (sell for a pretty penny also). There is ALOT of time instilled in decoupaging.
Just be sure you seal it with a non yellowing sealer....MinWax Polycrylic is a good one.
2007-03-11 10:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on what paper you choose. I would suggest putting a good coat of modge podge or vanish to protect it if you plan on putting any drink glasses, or it being exposed to liquid in any way.
2007-03-10 23:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by B H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the paper, don't do like flowers or something gawdy like that!
2007-03-10 23:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Melody F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would look tacky
2007-03-10 23:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋