If needed, carefully cut around cabinets and/or other obstacles. Use a thumb tack to hold the fabric in place.Īllow extra fabric at the top because remember there will be some shrinkage. You can use a level to keep the fabric straight. Before adding the liquid starch, shut off any electrical outlets in the room. Cover the wall but not so much that it is dripping. Take the roller and cover the wall where the fabric will be hung. Pour the liquid starch into the tray, and cover the roller in starch. Once the first piece is cut, it is time to hang the fabric! I would suggest starting in the middle of the wall, but I started on the side since I had cabinets blocking the rest of my wall and the right side really was my focal point. Once the length is marked, use a ruler to draw a straight line for the cut.Ĭarefully cut along the measured cut line (I used scissors, but you could definitely use a fabric rotary cutter). Use a tape measure to measure the wall length on the fabric (I added 6 inches to allow for shrinkage and to be safe). Measure the length of the wall and lay out the fabric.
A hanging partner will be needed with the larger fabric width. I purchased 4.5 yards of pretty blue and cream 45″ cotton fabric I found at Hobby Lobby (I took advantage of their 40% off coupon)! Home decor fabric can be used, but keep in mind it is typically wider and much harder to handle. I knew I would have to match fabric for the walls on top and bottom of the cabinets, so I also bought extra fabric to allow for the correct pattern repeat. My wall space (including the cabinets) is 6ft x 8ft. I used cotton fabric (and prefer cotton fabric for this project), and bought extra fabric knowing that cotton will shrink. The width of a bolt can vary and is usually somewhere between 45-60 inches. Pay attention to the width of the fabric. To begin, measure the wall(s) and figure out how much fabric is needed. These are the supplies needed for hanging a fabric wall:
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Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. To brighten the room, I painted the cabinets (click HERE to see more) and added some pretty fabric to the walls. The dark cabinets and poor light made for a dark and less than exciting space. With three kids, I spend a lot of time in this laundry room, and unfortunately, there is no natural light in this room. This is a photo of my laundry room before its makeover: Starched fabric walls are easily removable and provide the look of wallpaper without the commitment!
Although great for anyone, this tutorial is perfect for renters (or those of us with decor commitment issues). I shared this tutorial over a year ago on Remodelaholic, and I decided to share it here as well. I have used Starched Fabric Wallpaper several times throughout our home, and it works great for renters or those of us with commitment issues since it is SO easy to remove.
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