DIY Bathroom Makeover (Contact Paper) || HOW TO & TIPS

Hey guys! Due to being home more often because of social distancing, I had the urge to redecorate. I updated the look of my bathroom vanity by using 2 types of contact paper and peel and stick backsplash tiles.
Hopefully this video inspires you to do it too! (Btw I totally did it the harder way because 1. it's surrounding the sink & 2. I wanted to try to minimize the amount of seams, it'll be much faster and easier if you just have a plain counter surfaces)
References:
4 Year Marble Contact Paper Experience & Removal: • 4-YEAR UPDATE || Marbl...
How to contact paper cabinets via ‪@TiaZamara‬ • D.I.Y Black Kitchen Ca...
I'm planning to keep the contact paper DIYs long-term or until I commit to a style to maybe permanently repaint/replace the countertop but for now, this is amazing enough.
Things used:
Marble Contact Paper, I used 26" x 78": amzn.to/36f5Oic
Gray Wood Contact Paper: amzn.to/3oq9DXP (note the product says "thick" but it is thin like how I showed in the video)
Peel and Stick Backsplash: amzn.to/36dPVZc
Tempaper Bronze Gray Marrakesh Wallpaper: amzn.to/36dQbaC (added before the video)
(as of 2021, I am now an amazon affiliate and if you use my link at no extra cost to you, I might earn from qualifying purchases)
*This video is not sponsored by products used and all opinions are my own. Thanks.
#RoomMakeover #BathroomMakeover #DIY

[@aneelag1080]

I’m so happy you showed your struggles !!! A lot of videos I’ve watched made it look like walk in the park!!! Thank you

[@sambarrassed]

Aww yes I have to show the ups and downs! Hope it helped :)

[@Christina-dq3qh]

He did a really good job explaining step-by-step how you did this and after watching several videos I have for one. Definitely appreciate that and found it extremely helpful when that is done.

[@rhondabesst6817]

Thank you for showing more details over other videos. Especially, showing how much contact paper to use, along with moisturizer control

[@zanegood855]

I love how you paid attention to detail and your results. Great video!

[@sambarrassed]

Haha if I didn’t I would personally regret not trying harder since it’s staying for years, thank you!

[@mommygarcia9137]

It looks so beautiful !! Love the paper on the cabinets elevated the look of the cabinets !!

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!! So glad it worked out :)

[@jacqbx]

You didn't show the final look long enough but you did your thang!

[@sambarrassed]

My bad, I tend to shorten edits so people don’t get bored😆

[@jacqbx]

@@sambarrassed Not all of us are the same! Thanks though!

[@sarahlockwood8133]

Press pause

[@jacqbx]

@@sarahlockwood8133 LOL Ok

[@desireechoate7583]

The final is the best part!

[@patriciaR004]

Even with those mistakes, it still looks really cute, im actually not afraid to go ahead and start with my project.

[@kimbarnes3564]

Wow! Your still replying to comments almost 2 years later. That's awesome. Thanks for showing that it can be difficult but possible. It looks great.

[@sambarrassed]

Of course, since I’ve experienced how much effort it takes if I can help people save time then I’ll try haha. Thank you!

[@rsvp89]

HER ENERGY! THE PRECISION!

[@sambarrassed]

THANK YOU!!

[@chirpie11]

I liked how you worked the sink. Very nice! Can't wait to do this!

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! Hope you love the way it turns out :)

[@g.pearson4726]

It came out beautifully

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!☺️

[@deeogletree3394]

What a wonderful job AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! I'm going to do this to refresh the powder room. Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! Have fun, it’s gonna turn out amazing!!

[@noracarreiro6242]

what a beautiful transformation! I love it

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!!

[@j.t.goggins7451]

Honey YES. I am going to try and do my cabinets just like you did next weekend. Not even joking it looks that good bravo👏👏👏💕

[@sambarrassed]

Eep thank you, excited for your project!! It’s one of the best feelings when it’s complete👌🏼

[@StacyJones-u4e]

Great job. Gave me a lot of ideas and how not to make mistakes ❤ love it.

[@jovannacorrea8262]

I am flabbergasted! How dare you use Minions to help you remodel your restroom! 🤣🤣 It’s beautiful! Get it giirllll 🙌🏼

[@sambarrassed]

Hahaha 😝 thank you!!

[@tscande]

When using contact paper or wallpaper you NEVER NEVER cut the paper at the edge of the countertop when you do this you leave 2 raw edges exposed to traffic (bellys rubbing on it while standing etc) this causes the paper to start rolling up. ALWAYS WRAP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE COUNTERTOP LIP UP TO THE COUNTERTOP that way your seam is will be in a more secure area. Another thing that will help protect that seam is a LIGHT spray of clear sealer when the job is complete.

[@sweetyoung100]

Love that your a perfectionist like me-i just my huge bathroom top all in one piece-it wasn't easy at all!!!

[@sambarrassed]

Love that for you!! Hope your bathroom turns out the way you want it to :)

[@sweetyoung100]

@@sambarrassed I am working on it as we speak looking gorgeous so far ❤️

[@sweetyoung100]

@@sambarrassed Thank you Xx

[@CutieRingoJoy]

My mum’s table is a hole slot for iPad and I use that method of slice and fold it into the hole since ours has a plastic cover that covers that fold area

[@sambarrassed]

That’s a convenient table!

[@susanmei9980]

Wow, this turned out so beautiful! If I didn’t know any better, I would’ve never known that there was an ugly blue countertop underneath that! I was thinking, since your backsplash is kind of squarish, could you have used those self adhesive tiles along the backsplash as well?

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!! And that could be doable, I prefer the contact paper to cover the surfaces in one giant piece for easier cleaning/less gaps

[@AnAdorableWombat]

Who decided to paint that bathroom sink blue? Lol. You did a wonderful job

[@umrumr9453]

...🌱🪴🌷precision work; doing mine tomorrow; great tips.

[@sambarrassed]

I hope it went well!☺️

[@umrumr9453]

@@sambarrassed ...🌱🪴🌷thank you for your reply; OMG! $1.50 Dollar Store marble grey peel and stick installed; wasn’t easy, however, looks totally amazing; it fooled my Sister that’s how real it looks.

[@evelynwatson6548]

Yeah! I had the same idea with the marbled contact paper and turning the brownish cabinets grey. I was thinking to myself what a chore it will be to strip the old varnish and sand them down and then gey wash them. Then I see you did it with grey wood contact paper!! Great idea, will save me alot of trouble. Thank-You!! I found the marble contact paper at Dollar Tree. Where did you find the grey wood paper? Love it!

[@sambarrassed]

I found the grey wood paper on Amazon-it’s linked in the description! Hope everything turns out the way you want it :)

[@damiencarpenter3167]

Girl it looks so nice. I can't wait im going to do my kitchen.

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! I hope it turns out the way you imagine :)

[@tashahunt1218]

New subscriber I enjoyed watching your video. I love how the contact paper turned out your bathroom looks good

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you so much! :)

[@TheJazzplease]

How does the contact paper on your counter top hold up? Is it easy to clean? Considering the bathroom gets the messiest

[@katbot2190]

And I'm sitting here thinking you should have taken the sink and faucet out. wrong, great job!

[@mirandasworld]

thanks for teaching

[@jaytee7607]

Looks good! 💯

[@aloneinthedark3582]

Thank you loved it

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!!☺️

[@Caramel03Ariez]

It came out really nice! Good job😊 👍

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!☺️

[@vibou8866]

Can you update your bathroom vanity after years of contact paper? I want to know how it looks like by now, and thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Sophia8983]

Awesome

[@luzmtejada]

Oh yes, it so perfe👍

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!

[@rapunzel4042]

Love this.

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!

[@ciaraspb]

Thank you. I’m definitely trying this.

[@sambarrassed]

ciaraspb hope it turns out amazing! :)

[@dianabaskin1944]

Looks great. Had to pause it to see the end result because you flashed it so fast. I am looking for cheap easy ideas to redo my bathroom. This looks like something I might want to try.

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! if I could go back in time I’d spend more time showing it😅 I hope it turns out well for you

[@carolynsevilla8255]

That looks perfect!

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!

[@angieblevins8050]

Beautiful job! Could you put a link in for that stick on tile? Thank you!

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! The link is in the description as “peel and stick backsplash”☺️

[@angieblevins8050]

@@sambarrassed great! Thank you!!

[@Happy23Nappy]

Lieutenant doing the same combo in my kitchen!

[@sambarrassed]

I hope it turns out amazing :)

[@rishka9083]

Soooo totally doing this!!!!! Thanks girl!!!

[@sambarrassed]

❤️ hope it turns out amazing!

[@SmokinAce]

Great job

[@leah24janee]

You did such a good job!

[@sambarrassed]

Thanks Leah!

[@traceydnurse6441]

I love that background (walls) Is it wallpaper? If so, where can I find it? Thanks!

[@sambarrassed]

Thanks, I think it made the biggest difference in the bathroom! And it’s Tempaper Marrakesh Peel and Stick Wallpaper in the Gray(/Bronze) option and it’s available from many places: Overstock, Wayfair, Amazon, Target, etc I just found one with the best price at the time

[@missk3214]

At the *6:33* mark can u explain how u went over the toilet paper hooks.

[@sambarrassed]

Sure, here is what I did: - once I got to the top part of the hooks I peeled a little more contact paper-enough to cover the hook parts-and let it hover *without sticking it down yet* - I cut a “+” shape in the center of each hook area and slowly increased the size of the cut while cutting out pieces I didn’t need until the hole was big enough for the hooks (similar to how I cut the hole for the sink) - I slowly used the card to stick & smoothen the contact paper in the space between the hooks since it should be flat there and as you do this the hooks will start to move through the contact paper holes (you may need to cut more pieces out as necessary) until the hooks are fully through then flatten the contact paper around it from each side Note: if your hooks are like mine the attachment part will hide if you cut a little too much of a hole so it doesn’t have to be perfect

[@ModelKamlaKay]

love it. how is it holding up with water and cleaning?

[@sambarrassed]

thank you! It holds up pretty well, it’s very easy to wipe-the only thing is I have to be more cautious to wipe water droplets or splashes between the sink & the counter

[@ModelKamlaKay]

@@sambarrassed Thanks so much for the feedback. Yes I was wondering about water getting into the cracks. I was thinking that maybe you can put clear silicone (tube from homedepot) around the sink so that it seals that area then you can peel that off when time to remove

[@tempresssimmons2558]

I love your wallpaper in your background when u first started talking. Can I know the details on that ?

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! And of course, it’s linked in my description box, “Tempaper Marrakesh Wallpaper” something

[@itsmaryah]

Is your counter top originally blue or did you put something on it before you started ?

[@sambarrassed]

The counter was originally blue!

[@rakgirl32]

Will it ruin the wood underneath? Im renting & I really wanna do this but I’m scared it’ll ruin the wood after a while

[@sambarrassed]

I’m not sure how it’ll affect the wood since I don’t plan to remove it soon but it should peel off easily, I’m guessing if it’s on for a really long time it might have a little bit of residue than can be wiped away if anything

[@destinyboyd2692]

Question is that wallpaper behind you on your walls? If you you have a video or link to buy?

[@sambarrassed]

Yeah! It’s Tempaper Marrakesh Peel and Stick Wallpaper in the Gray(/Bronze) option and it’s available on: Overstock, Wayfair, Amazon, Target, etc I just found one with the best price at the time

[@ashleyerickson2460]

how does the counter contact paper hold up during cleaning? are there certain products you cant use on it?

[@scarletjazz]

Good Job

[@sambarrassed]

scarletjazz thank you :)

[@jontuckermustdie]

your contact paper job was better than ALOT of others on TY. I wish more people would use the heat gun.

[@sbb526]

I tried this just now, how the heck to you wrap the corners of the cupboards so you can't see the fold??? its like wrapping a tight xmas gift w/ perfect corners

[@sambarrassed]

Oops didn’t realize it said cupboards the first time; this is the video I watched for that kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3zKqIpmZa9knLs (I kind of eyeballed it at a diagonal and made sure that wouldn’t be a gap before cutting into it)

[@leeanntran102]

Thanks for posting, imma try this soon once I get a new medicine cabinet and mirrow cause ours getting moldy and disgusting.

[@sambarrassed]

You’re welcome, it’s going to feel so refreshed after you get replace those!

[@leeanntran102]

I ended up getting a plumber to help me replace the faucet, mirrors, and work on this project. It's gonna cost me a little but I feel like imma messed this up. I'm super clumsy lol

[@sambarrassed]

@@leeanntran102 Aww lol, at least you'll have more peace of mind with a plumber! Less of a headache figuring it out

[@leeanntran102]

@@sambarrassed I couldn't get the one for the cabinet on time just gonna remodel the sink first for now see how it looks. I hope I don't mess up bad.

[@amishahudson7317]

what is the wallpaper behind you its beautiful

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you, it’s Tempaper Marrakesh Peel and Stick Wallpaper in the Gray(/Bronze) option

[@nia.aleese]

Love your faucet! Are you at an apartment and you changed that out?

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! Not an apartment, the faucet is “MOEN Genta Single Hole Single-Handle Bathroom Faucet”

[@michellelong5081]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you ❤

[@jillianie]

Where did you purchase the paper and did it last?

[@shannonlatta6339]

Awesome job , my vanity def needs a new look where did you get the contact paper did you say Amazon ? 😊

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you! And yes, I’ve linked everything in the description box :)

[@MidwestMami3]

LOVVVEEEEE

[@sambarrassed]

Thank you!!

[@giovanaalmeida7014]

What paper and where do you purchase it??

[@Nique066]

Did you change your faucet as well?

[@sambarrassed]

Yes! The old one actually broke around the same time I did this so we needed to replace it

[@UnderstandingU]

How many hours did all that take ?

[@Papa-sm1wk]

Wouldn't it be easier to remove the sink and reinstall after

[@suzettehigney2977]

Wow that looks great 😁

[@sambarrassed]

Thanks Suzette!

[@MihajlovicAleksandra]

Is the paper waterproof, and where I can get it??

[@sambarrassed]

Yes it’s waterproof, just be cautious where you place edges/overlap. I put direct links for everything in the video description :)

[@shannonlatta6339]

I have a vanity with the bottom drawer do u think I can still use this method ?

[@sambarrassed]

Is the drawer on the wooden cabinet part? If you’re able to easily remove/pull out the drawer and do the frame part and then the drawer front I think that could work

[@smokey6203]

👀 I love it, How many rolls of contact paper did you use on the cabinets?

[@sambarrassed]

Thanks! It took 1.5/almost 2 rolls (including the mistake section I redid)

[@kankan572]

What about water getting under the paper around the sink?

[@sambarrassed]

Whenever I use the sink, if any water splashes a little it just pools there instead of getting under like sitting between the edge so I try to wipe it soon to avoid finding out what could happen if left a long time

[@ramonamarylin3860]

Is this renter friendly?

[@sambarrassed]

The contact paper should be renter friendly if you only put it on countertops! Make sure to remove it well (or maybe the landlord will prefer to keep it)

[@thelifeofjonnelleohtv3168]

How many did you use on the cabinet

[@sambarrassed]

I ordered 2 so I believe 1 roll was enough for that size, but when I redid the cutout I think I opened another one. So I’d recommend getting enough and maybe an extra in case anything happens, you won’t have to wait for another roll

[@ghostrider-vm6sb]

you didn't even show how you put the paper on step by step That's all that I see is that you put the paper on without you showing how to do it

[@harmonyhoward111]

How is it holding up 2 year later just curious

[@sambarrassed]

Just saw this, for the most part it’s holding up well! The parts where it isn’t is where I dropped sharp metal objects that accidentally poked it and it left tiny holes 🫢 And a cosmetic issue of missing design where some acetone was spilled.

[@mija8781]

Superbe👌🇲🇫

[@adinaklass8504]

What paper did you use for each?

[@sambarrassed]

Marble: d-c-fix Marble Grey Contact Paper 26” x 78” Wood: Hatoku Gray Wood Contact Paper (Other materials also listed in description box)

[@adinaklass8504]

@@sambarrassed as the wood one thick? Is that found on Amazon?

[@sambarrassed]

@@adinaklass8504 it’s thin but if your wood is similar to how mine was it will cover well, I showed a stick on test somewhere in the video. and yes it’s available on amazon

[@Simplelifecanada_]

Try show us more details 😅

[@RM-vf7fl]

Thanks for the video. Please drop kinda from your vocabulary. Be confident. Either you're doing it or you're not. You're not kind of doing it. You come off as not confident by continuing to use the word kinda before everything you say.

[@beautifullyloyalkv]

How many rolls did you use ?

[@sambarrassed]

I believe I used 1 marble roll and 2 of the grey (because I made the mistake)