Paintable wall paper
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Sonya
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Can this be used as a kitchen splashback if painted over a few times to protect it? Is there also a pvc type paintable wall paper?
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I've never heard of PVC wallpaper, but what's known as paintable wallpaper would work just fine as a back splash. The raised areas can be damaged, but I can't seeing that as a problem since one doesn't often knock things into a back splash. I have some on a cabinet that I use almost daily and in four years there's been no damage at all.
Z
on Aug 06, 2015
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I agree. Only use a poly of some sort to help protect against staining.
Hope Williams
on Aug 07, 2015
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Make sure you use a sealer and a high or semi gloss paint.
Jennifer Lynn
on Aug 07, 2015
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Since it is paper, I would consider covering with a piece of plexi glass, using clear mirror holder. You can get either one at Lowes or Home Depot and they will it to size.
Deborah
on Aug 07, 2015
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Thanks again everyone! ! This is my favorite site (nothing like it in Australia )....so much knowledge floating around. .it's great! Now i can finish my kitchen off...yeah!
Sonya
on Aug 07, 2015
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I have used this type of wallpaper as a back splash in a previous kitchen. I didn't even paint mine and it worked great. Please note that it was not used behind the range or in back of a sink due to the lay out of the kitchen. But it is easily paint able so can withstand lots of abuse. I loved it.
Kathrine Anderson
on Aug 08, 2015
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Go for it. It's a lot cheaper than tile, and could be stripped off at some future time if you wanted to.without a major mess.
Marion Nesbitt
on Aug 08, 2015
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Oh yes. I think you might just want to paint or seal it maybe to protect it from splashes. I really liked the look of it. Good luck! If you decide to do it post a pic!
Kathrine Anderson
on Aug 09, 2015
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