Kraft paper wallcovering
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I am considering using Kraft paper on walls in, which will soon be our family room. The walls are horrible, just very uneven. I have searched the web for instructions and photos of how the end result looks and I really do like how it looks when done however, I really would like to know who has done this, what they used as far as paste (I have seen so many different options that people have used for adhesive), what would you have done differently and what, if anything did you use as a sealer and if it is possible to paint the kraft paper and if so, what type of paint to use.
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@Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com have any good advice on this?
Jill Feigelman
on Nov 11, 2014
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I have not tried this treatment.. but I would think that a good wallpaper paste would work will for this application. I would probably 'size' my wall well so if I ever wanted to remove it that it wouldn't be such a daunting job. If all you want to do is hide the uneven texture of the walls you could use the product made for using with wallpaper to hide just such conditions. It goes up like wallpaper and hides a multitude of errors in the appearance of the wall.. then wallpaper as usual. Wallpaper seems to becoming back in style again. Good luck with your family room.
Judy Ford
on Nov 12, 2014
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I did both my kitchen floor and bathroom wall in Kraft Paper. I used Elmer's Glue (Purchased by the Gallon) diluted with enough water to make a medium thick slurry. I simply dipped my paper in a large metal bowl filled with this mixture and applied. It is messy, so have a supply of damp rags handy. DO NOT attempt to use paper towels. Wearing gloves is not advisable either. :-) Once the paper was thoroughly dry (did several layers on the kitchen floor), I mixed a dark stain with clear Verathane and applied a total of 4 coats, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly before applying the next.
Laurie Wells Phinney
on Nov 12, 2014
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