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Add a Fabulous Faux Finish to Your Walls
Creating Simple Elegance in Your Decor
Travertine Illusion Terra Cotta
Step One: Tear
Start by tearing the paper into random, irregular shapes. I like to tear up a roll while watching television or sitting around with friends. I put torn pieces into two piles: one for those that have a straight edge, and one for those that don't. If you want your walls to have a veined look, let the underside of the paper show once in awhile. I do a little of both, depending on the color I'm using. For example, the Tuscan Red script paper has a gray underside, which looks really pretty with the red colors. Some of the lighter colors have a white underside, which looks like grout when layered. I've done walls with and without the underside showing, but you need to decide before you start tearing. It looks great either way, but you're the designer. Do a few sample pieces before you tear up an entire roll. That way you can decide what looks best for your project. Step Two: Dip
When you're ready to begin, just dip a piece of the paper into warm water for a few seconds. Some of the PaperIllusion kits include a tray like the one pictured here, but a bowl of water works just as well. I change the water every half hour or so. You can start anywhere, but I typically begin at the top of a wall and work my way down and out. If you start at the top, begin with the pieces that have a straight edge. Step Three: Apply
Now for the fun part. Apply the torn wet paper in an overlapping manner to any clean, dry surface. You can even use PaperIllusion wallpaper over paneling as long as the grooves are 1/4" or less in width. Once you've overlapped and positioned your piece of wet paper, just use a smoothing tool to press it into place and a damp sponge to remove excess water. That's all there is to it. Just keep applying the paper until your surface is completely covered. I usually work for an hour or so at a time, take a break, then go back to it. Script Illusion in Tuscan Red
One of my favorite PaperIllusion styles is Script Illusion. Our hallway was covered with dreary, yellowed wallpaper that dated back several decades. My least favorite home improvement project is removing old wallpaper. On top of being messy, it wastes hours that could be spent doing something more creative and constructive. In this case, I was able to simply peel off the wallpaper and leave the liner. Then I papered over the liner with Tuscan Red Script Illusion. Regular wallpaper would have been problematic since I needed to accommodate six doors and a built-in cabinet in the hallway. I used the same paper in a bedroom closet that had decaying, boldly striped wallpaper from the 1920s. I decided not to strip this paper, since I wasn't sure what was underneath, but the PaperIllusion wallpaper adhered beautifully. Also, because Tuscan Red is such a rich color, the striped paper was completely camouflaged. I was sure we'd have to panel the closet in wood, so PaperIllusion definitely saved the day. 
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My Latest Project
Kitchen Remodel
Later this year we'll be doing a major remodel of our kitchen (circa 1926). In the meantime, a quick, inexpensive fix was needed to update the walls, which were covered with tacky, pink-flowered wallpaper. To prepare the walls, I tore down the paper and left the liner. I've been applying PaperIllusion over the liner with no problems. The cracked ceiling was an eyesore, and also included a badly beat up vent. The ceiling is now covered in PaperIllusion, and looks like new. I'll almost be sad to see the walls and ceiling torn down! The paper I chose is Travertine Illusion Terra Cotta. Check out my progress below. Transforming a Kitchen with PaperIllusion
Work in Progress ~ Travertine Illusion Terra Cotta
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Welcome DIYers...
Are you ready to transform your walls with PaperIllusion wallpaper?
Stopmansnoring wrote...
Great Lens, I am a bit of a DIY Man, the tips you shared here gives me great Ideas
Thanks
JAckS
Posted March 30, 2009
RyanRE wrote...
It is amazing how nice that wall paper looks. It reminds me of a Venetian plaster that some of my client do.
Posted February 21, 2009
bernd49 wrote...
Hi
Thank you for this creative side.
I am an artist and estimate creativity very much.
Greetings from Vienna
Bernd
Posted July 23, 2008
Great job!
this is very fantastic lens, I really interested to put paper illusion wallpaper to my home. I think this will be better for new homes also.
I have created one more important lens at bathroom remodeling,
thanks for giving your great views.
Posted May 05, 2008
clouda9 wrote...
This is such an easy way to spiff up your home. Appreciate the share.
Posted March 31, 2008
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