Using Starch To Hang Fabric On Walls

This method is less messy and faster than using a brush or dipping the fabric into a container of starch.

Using starch to hang fabric on walls.

Now you need to stiffen the fabric and remove bubbles. It s great for people like me who are afraid to commit to wallpaper. Save pin it see more images. With this method the wall will not be damaged and the fabric can be easily removed when the time comes.

Bring swatches of assorted backed fabrics home from fabric store and tape up on wall using painter s tape. Then use a utility knife to cut away the excess and enjoy your new wall decor. Line fabric up at the top with adjacent panel and smooth the fabric down and away from that side. Fabric without backing can be custom backed by local fireproofing and backing shops.

Start from the top and work your way down smoothing out wrinkles as you go if at the edge of your wall work out and down from the corner. It is usually easiest to apply starch to the walls using a paint roller. After a few days decide which fabric works best in space. Once you have your first panel cut use your sponge roller and roll starch on the area of the wall where the panel will go.

Attach the sheet of paper to the wall matching up the vertical seems and smoothing all bubbles using a brayer. You can use additional thumbtacks at this point if needed. Use roller to apply starch to wall where next fabric panel will hang image 1. Trim the sheet to your required length.

Wash and dry the fabric before you begin and then hang it on the wall using masking tape. The panels should overlap each other slightly about 1 4 image 2. I ordered my fabric premier prints suzani blend oatmeal cloud and painted my half bath in preparation for the new wall. All you need for this project is fabric liquid starch and a friend to help you.

Apply a light layer of liquid starch to the walls using a roller. Apply additional starch to the bottom half of the wall and smooth fabric onto wall. Apply starch you can use starch to attach the fabric to the wall. Add coats of liquid starch beneath and above the fabric to stick it to the wall.

This faux wallpaper is easy to remove you just peel it off when you get tired of it. Use thumbtacks or pins to hold fabric in place while you work on the bottom half. Don t worry if it doesn t stick in all places the next step will seal the deal. Fabric may be shifted if necessary to make sure pattern lines up.

Use the book methed by folding both ends of the fabric towards the middle paste side in. In order for fabric to adhere to wall it must have fabric or acrylic backing. Then lay your fabric panel unfinished side up on your work surface and roll starch on to the fabric. Fabric can be hung on a wall using starch.