How to Easily Update Interior Storage Chest With Faux Contact Paper

Kelli
by Kelli
4 Materials
$6
3 Hours
Easy

Have you seen the beautiful new contact paper prints or peel and stick wallpaper? I’m obsessed! Unfortunately you can't find what you want in a store so you have to order it AND it can be pretty pricey. icon


I had to wonder, "Could I make my own version?" Why, yes, yes you can and I want to share how you can too. (This paper only works for horizontal surfaces though.)

In 2018 this military foot locker came into my possession.

The outside was given an update which you can read more about that on the blog.

The inside, however, was ignored...until now.


And here it is after the military storage locker's interior makeover.

It's pretty simple process.

Step 1: gather materials

  • Mod Podge - waterbase sealer, glue (wallpaper paste will work just as well). Cost: $9.99 16 oz
  • poster board, cardboard or foam board
  • textured paper (scrapbook paper would also work)
  • antique wax or gel stain
  • acrylic gold paint or gold Run’nBuff
  • scissors
  • Xacto knife
  • synthetic brush
  • chip brush (optional)
  • papertowels
  • (optional) Mod Podge clear acrylic sealer spray can. Cost: $6.88


Note: Most items you may very well have and what you don't have you could purchase at the Dollar Tree or Dollar General. The cost of Mod Podge may seem expensive at first glance. Keep in mind you will not be using the entire product for this project.


Step 2: Cut, paste, and paint

  • Measure and cut poster board to fit space.
  • Repeat for the textured paper.
  • Liberally paint the Mod Podge onto the poster board
  • Apply textured paper. Gently smooth out air bubbles working from the middle to the outside. Let dry.
  • Working in small sections, paint on the antique wax and then use a damp paper towel to wipe off.
  • Use the dry brushing technique to add the gold paint.
  • Let the wax and paint dry.


Step 3: Seal

  • You can paint on a sealer such as Mod Podge or poly-acrylic. I had some Mod Podge gloss clear acyrlic spray sealer which is what I used. Make sure to read the directions before applying.


Once the sealer has dried, it is ready to be placed inside the drawer, or in this case, the storage locker.


Check it out! The two liners work pretty well together.

What I like about the one that was made is that it can easily be removed without any sticky residue.


I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. It pairs well with the navy blue paint and the geometric contact paper that just barely covered the storage trunk's tray.


You will find more detailed instructions over on the blog at www.olympicnest.com


Let me know what you think and please pin this for later : )


Cheers!

~Kelli


Suggested materials:
  • Mod Podge   (Dollar Tree)
  • Gold paint   (Dollar Tree)
  • Gel Stain or Antique Wax   (Walmart)
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