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When we bought our first house, it definitely fell into the category of a fixer-upper. One of the first things we did was remove the sixties mod mirrored wallpaper. Yes, I said mirrored. Psychedelic, is the word that comes to mind. The removal was not without a few hitches, as the previous owner had applied the crazy paper directly to the unpainted drywall with super glue (or so it seemed). Attempting to pull it off, resulted in an unbelievable mess. I wish someone had explained the importance of using a good wallpaper 'sizing'.
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Well, I've learned a thing or two in the ensuing years. Wallpapering is definitely an artform. We put up quite a bit of it in previous homes, and certainly made our share of mistakes. Our current house doesn't have any, and I'm considering giving it another go...
yvonne's kitchen via bright.bazaar
Especially, when you consider the possibilities inherent with the newer 'removable wallpaper'. That sounds like the ultimate 'good thing'.
Have you tried it?
24 comments:
Your blog and home are a joy to look at ,glad ive found you xx
Those patterns are so cheerful!
Girl - I am laughing because I just posted about this too!!
xo
Ashlyn
Oh my goodness... I have always Loved the look of wallpaper... Well, Pretty one's that is... :) But have always been afraid to attempt it.. I am sure I would look just like Ethel and Lucy when they attempted it in Lucy's Bedroom LOL!!! maybe one day... Love all your wallpaper samples... :)
We don't have any walls wallpapered yet in this place. I have wallpapered quite a few walls in our previous homes, and I did my share of removing wallpaper that was a nightmare to remove.
When I look at your selections, and British magazines that I have seen wallpapered walls, it makes me consider doing it again. Very pretty!!
Happy weekend to you.
xoxo...Gloria
After blocking from my memory the horror of removing room after room of hideous wallpaper, I vowed I would never have wallpaper in my house. But I saw Yvonne's wallpaper at Yvestown and thought, hmmm wallpaper isn't so bad. And then this!!! Love the wallpaper!! Must have wallpaper!!! Is it REALLY removable??? ♥ Debbie
No, but I want to its every where and which style would I go with ? would I get sick of it? I just have so many ?....but I'm with you on loving it!!!
The pip wallpaper just makes me drool. if we could get a wonderful distributor to ship those beautiful English patterns I would consider wallpapering everything. I have to say patience is the art to wallpaper. I do it one sheet at a time. Good paint on the wall will do the trick. The problem in older homes was flat wall paint and wallpaper didn't mix well. Hence the sizing. Wall paper paste is a dream and I use a roller to spread it evenly on a big table. I am more than sure you will do wonderfully.
Smiles...Renee
Oh my, never heard of it! I can wallpaper better than I can paint! I've got to look into this.
Brenda
Most of the major wallpaper manufacturers have been producing a "removeable" wallpaper for several years. Some are better than others. The product is actually a nonwoven polyester substrate that is prepasted. Wall sizing isn't necessary with these wallcoverings when papering a painted surface. I used to work for a wallpaper dealer and this stuff really is strippable. In fact some of the brands are dry-strippable, they remove in full sheets and can be wet and rehung up to 3 times. It also hangs easier than many other types of paper. There's no stretching (no need to book) or shrinking and it isn't as prone to tearing when your are smoothing or cutting. I hope you try it in your new home, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
In the 1990's I had a lot, and I loved it then. I see it is coming back, and I have to say I am happy about that...if someone in the US would come out with some of the Cath Kidston types, I would be sure it was in my house.....your house is just perfect for a wall or tow! No doubt! Let us know....:) Sandy
I spot PIP and how I love PIP!
Have a happy weekend, sweet Molly, keep warm and cozy xxx
Such gorgeous patterns. I love the look, but I'm not comfortable (or patient enough) for the task. Aside from Josie's dollhouse walls, the last time I wallpapered was in our first home in 1994. It was a tiny bathroom and I vowed never again.
Can't wait to see what you will do!
Such nice samples AND examples, Molly! I love the look of just one wall being papered. I've never attempted wall papering but my DIL and her friend papered my bedroom for me once. That was the house that I had hoped to stay in forever but NOPE! ♥
I just adore those wallpapers!
Your home is going to be even more beautiful!xx
Beautiful wallpapers! I have had lots of wallpapers in the past (not put up by me though!) I haven't heard of removable wallpaper...it sounds like a very good idea!
Love all the pretty colours in this post!
Have a happy weekend.
Helen x
GASPing over these images! i haven't tried the new removable wallpaper but am about to visit your links!
happy weekend
xo
elyse
Hello there :) I just wanted to say Hi and thank you so much for popping over to my blog! Also to say thank you so much for your lovely comment x So glad to have found your blog and am loving your photos muchly! So glad to read your youngest daughter is on the mend x
Look forward to reading more.
Jo x
sorry, I have no experience with removable wallpaper, definitely sounds like the perfect thing for our rental home though!
Thank you for sharing the beautiful image selection Molly, that PiP company... l o v e !
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday,
love Maaike
We actually rented a house with the mirrored metallic wallpaper in a bathroom. Yuck! I have wallpaperd many times--even by myself once. Most recently I wallpapered my current kitchen in red and white gingham. I loved it for about 5 years and then I just needed something different. I really love the look of the papers you showed. Maybe it's time to try again!
Betsy
Wallpapers are so charming and the designs you've shown really beautiful. It's so hard to choose which one to use...
Oh I love wallpaper..these prints are soooo sweet my friend. xoxoo So much you can do with a roll of sweet paper...happy Monday to you.
I totally understand the nightmare of trying to remove "superglued" wallpaper. It looks like you have some really beautiful samples to choose from.
The article is awesome. That is a wonderful insight on the subject and I must thank you for sharing. I shall come back again.
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