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Bethlehem, PA on Feb 29, 2012

A way to add color and insulation to an old plaster wall without major construction.

I used insulation foam boards, cut into 15"x15" squares. Than I covered each with batting and fabric using duct tape. To hang on the wall I used double-sided velcro so they can be taken down to clean, or rearranged. It really made this drafty room so much warmer.

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My Quilt Wall

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Lynn C Wildwood, FL

I love it,think it should have a bulletin board in some part that is covered by fabric ,would be great in a familyroom,bedroom too !

on May 16, 2012 · Like 0
Johnlene K Coleman, TX

intresting insulation

on May 16, 2012 · Like 0
Bobbie M Des Moines, IA

Love it Im going to try on front porch.

on May 26, 2012 · Like 0
Linda P Oakland, MD

smart great idea LOOKS GREAT

on Jun 04, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

I love this! when you all mention 'pinning' something...do you mean saving it to your clipboard? I'm confused :S

on Jul 02, 2012 · Like 1
Miriam I New York, NY

Marg, pinning is for Pinterest. You can pin a picture from Hometalk to Pinterest by clicking on "share" and then the Pinterest icon. Confusing, I know :) Clipboard is for Hometalk. Pinning is for Pinterest.

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

thanks Miriam. I didn't know that if you clicked 'share' that you had the option to 'pin' it to pinterest because I haven't shared anything yet. maybe I better start! ")

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 1
MARY T Fountain, CO

I think this is a great idea. How are the boards for safety? Are they fireproofed or something llke that?

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

maryAnn, I am so thrilled to see this still being talked about. It was one of the first things I found on hometalk and I can't even begin o count the times it has been pinned. Happy for you.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 2
Becky Blair, NE

What a great idea! Doubly good!

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 1
Jackie I Phoenix, AZ

Absolutely ingenious!!! Great idea for an older home or badly damaged walls!! The whole wall can serve as a message board too!

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Angela DeLaughter Mount Jackson, VA

We used wall paper and cut out a quilt pattern and attached it to the wall, Looks like a quilt hanging until you get up on it and see that it is wall paper

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 3
Lori S Norway, MI

what a great idea I have old, cracked plaster walls that would benefit greatly from this idea. Thank you

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 1
M A Keene, NH

How much does it quiet the room?

on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
Sandra Ohlhauser Cedar Rapids, IA

That is so neat, Never thought of that one..That would work great in a kids room.

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 0
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC

Smart idea MaryAnn!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 0
Sweet Pea Studio Astor, FL

You are certainly a problem solver with this idea, MaryAnn T.

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
Ida Silver Springs, NV

I've seen this idea used to make a headboard for a bed too. It looked beautiful.

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
Beatrice A

how interesting!

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 0
Ginger Mencia

Looks like a wall quilt. Love that!

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Ilene D Spring Valley, NY

What a great idea. I think I will do this in my basement.

on Sep 13, 2012 · Like 0
Leida R Tampa, FL

GREAT IDEA!!!

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 1
Maria starkey Lexington, KY

You could make a headboard out of this idea as well!
In ANY room!

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
Lori T

What is an "insulation foam board" i? is that those ceiling tiles that hang from the ceiling?

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
MaryAnn T Bethlehem, PA

Hi Lori, The insulation foam board is from Home Depot, used to put on a house exterior under vinyl siding. The one I used was 1/2" and came in 4'x2' folded panels. It cost around $35. It's called "Rigid Insulation Sheathing". I bought the folded one so I could fit it in my car, but it usually comes in 4'x8' sheets. Hope that helps!

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 1