How to Make Fabric Wallpaper

[@onlinefabricstore]

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[@btsfan7564]

Will this damage my walls. I rent and I need security deposit back.

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@btsfan7564 No! Here is how to take the material down - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOXZnx6jNRjldk

[@momzilla9491]

Hi, Would you please tell me the type of glue you are using? Thank you

[@viktorianikolai]

How 'dustproof' is this? Since it's fabric

[@Kari77251]

I just found this by accident - and it FINALLY solves a major home decor dilemma I’ve had for over a year!! Thank you so much!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Score! Best of luck with your project.

[@clairebeane3455]

We did this to our dorm rooms in college back in the day!!! I love that it’s been making a comeback!!!

[@alabemos]

Another thing this works very well on is windows. Very easy to take down, even years later. You wash the window and would never know it had been there. I didn't use a roller. I just soaked the fabric in the liquid starch, and hung it up wet. Made smoothing it out very simple. Make sure you have a fabric that will not shrink, or prewash it.

[@GlitteryGhost]

This is PERFECT for what I needed for just a small tapestry on my son's wall, tysmmmm!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@NYMusic89563]

Oh my gosh I’m so doing this in my daughters room ! I’ve been looking at floral wallpaper and they’re all 400$+ !

[@onlinefabricstore]

Good luck!

[@hounamao7140]

How did it go?

[@kezkezooie8595]

This is just the information I was looking for! Clear, easy to follow and with information on how to remove it when you move or want a change. Thank you so much!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, glad we could help! If you try this we'd love to see how it turns out :)

[@JudiChristopher]

I used to do this many many years ago... ... but I never thought of using a roller... Great idea! Thank you for sharing this great video.

[@Cameographercom]

me too

[@monalyn9090]

I just bought clearance fabric from Ballard, $12.99 yard marked down from $129.00 yard, awesome deal and a beautiful neutral modern design. Only needed one yard for doing wall above my secretary. It’s upholstery fabric and I love the frayed edges on all cut sides, gives it more texture. So I’m using no sew tape along underside edges just where fraying stops to make sure it stays stopped, lol. And then I’m using coordinating nailhead trim or maybe making faux hammered thin iron strips, still playing with what I want to use. But if I was doing an entire wall I would definitely use your method, mine is more of an accent area or used to define secretary desk area. Was thinking of lining with 1/2 cork & 1/2 sheet metal for cork board and magnets but have decided on farmhouse floating shelves so hanging notes all over it will just make it look cluttered and take away from the beauty of the fabric.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Okay, can I just give you guys immense props for actually having plain fabric?! I don't know what's going on with other online fabric sellers, but it's been like pulling teeth to find just a catalogue of unpatterned gray fabric! I'm going for an industrial vibe for my apartment and cannot paint nor use wallpaper due to the living room's flat paint likely being ruined with the wallpaper glue (even peel and stick cannot be used on flat paint, but fabric wallpaper with starch seems like it will work!) You guys actually look like you might have what I need! Sadly, I'm in the midst of a job hunt but have been compiling a list of what I want for my place once the money starts rolling in again, lol. And your fabric is now st the top of my list! Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Best of luck with your project and congratulations on your new job and home! Fabric wallpaper is a great option for renting! You don't need to worry about damage to the walls with starch!

[@patpaine1895]

Have you thought about using flat bed sheets. I’m sure they gave grey! Saw it while looking for my material to do this in my bathroom!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@patpaine1895 I've not, but I'll research that, thank you :)

[@roxyroxieroxann]

@@patpaine1895That’s a great idea, did not know I could use that

[@miriamkivlehan3498]

Fascinating. I've never seen this done before

[@Colorsalabama]

This is so pretty! I wish they would bring back wallpaper!!! I can’t find it anywhere except online and it is way too much!!!

[@joyfour4995]

What a great idea! I’ve been wanting to add color to my walls and not just paint. My husband is against wallpaper, but I think you’ll be OK with something that’s not so permanent.

[@lynnmahar6915]

I love this tip. I tack fabric to walls of my rentals but this is so much better!!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy we could help! This is going to give you a more finished look, and you will be able to clean it easily!

[@lynnmahar6915]

@@onlinefabricstore I'll be moving to my own house soon at age 72. (My first one)LOL! I got married to a man that owns a wonderful 96 year old house with a lot of history. Between this technique and my newfound love and desire to create some wall stencils I am going to be rocking that place! Thank you!

[@lynnmahar6915]

The thing about my tacked wall is that it supported my youngest cat's climbs quite a few times! It's not looking quite as good at this point..he's gotten big! LOL!

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@lynnmahar6915 CONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting! Sending you and your hubby well wishes in your new life together🥰

[@davidefois6369]

This is a fantastic tutorial and idea! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@sigeoyaji]

これならとても楽しく壁を美しくできますね！勉強になりました！ありがとうございます！

[@lisamarieroserobin]

How long does this last? Would you recommend for long term application

[@manishabrain]

🙏 thank you..I also made same wall cloth...it’s looking awesome...

[@onlinefabricstore]

Great to hear!

[@unboxingwiththegidderons5432]

Great tutorial ladies,

[@allaboutmycats454]

I would love to see a companion video with you removing the seasoned fabric

[@onlinefabricstore]

We just talked about this last week! It will be coming down soon so we will bring you guys along for that ride!

[@brandingforwomen]

@@onlinefabricstore I'd love to know the link to this video? Thanks!

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@brandingforwomen Here it is! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOXZnx6jNRjldk

[@manishabrain]

What a fantastic idea

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you!

[@sunshine1966a]

absolutely fantastic!!!!!

[@cynthiaf920]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I was looking to do rhis over some gross ancient wallpaper that was understand some other wallpaper I peeled...ugh..lol. Should your fabric wallpaper technique work for covering old wallpaper?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Cynthia, I feel your pain! I had to get through 5 layers of old wallpaper at my house and have more rooms to do. My concern with putting fabric over the old wallpaper is the starch when wet might loosen the wallpaper glue making the wallpaper underneath not well attached to the wall. But if the existing wallpaper is really on there well and the walls are smooth, it would probably work. If your ancient wallpaper is like mine with a brown paper backing, it's possible it could stain the back of the fabric a bit so it'd be best to test it out before committing. Good luck!

[@yahyaemery6773]

This tutorial is awesome, thanks so much! Are there any particular characteristics, materials or weight the fabric needs for this to work or would anything be okay?

[@onlinefabricstore]

It shouldn't be super lightweight (like sheer fabrics) or super heavy but most light to medium weight fabrics work great.

[@nicnaknoc]

Can I do this on top of walls that already has wallpaper or will it ruin the wallpaper under? I rent and this kinda looks to good to be true as I HATE the plain wallpaper and paint job

[@0o.069-u9b]

I’m not from the us and they don’t sell that liquid starch. Do you know what i can search instead that will show something similar?

[@oilspeculatorhater]

Nicely done, great idea, thank you.

[@patpaine1895]

Will this wrk in a bathroom? A little worried the humidity might loosen starch

[@onlinefabricstore]

We haven't tried it in a bathroom before so I can't say for sure. Has anyone else used this starch method in a bathroom?

[@mardishakti]

Question! If using a velvet or damask, can you saturate the outside with liquid starch?

[@voovpauli]

thanks for the demo. You guys are cool!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Our pleasure!

[@lupitalamb5604]

Will this also work with plastic ? Will a shower curtain stick too?

[@whitfieldscott7135]

Great tutorial! Thank you!!

[@racheldonn347]

Great video! Thanks

[@kanzulilmtips]

Great upload

[@Klutzy68]

This is great! I’m thinking of doing a kitchen backsplash with oil cloth. I’m guessing I would only put starch on the underside, is that right? If I used regular fabric, how could I make it water resistant? I’m heading over to your website right now to look at your fabric!

[@onlinefabricstore]

I haven't tried it, but I doubt this method would work with oilcloth because it wouldn't absorb the starch. My best suggestion would be to use a cotton fabric and then add a vinyl laminate after it's applied to the wall and dried. Again I haven't tried this but it's my best guess! You could use oilcloth but you would probably have to use a spray adhesive instead of starch. We carry vinyl laminate which you can find here: www.onlinefabricstore.com/product-group-interfacing-and-stabilizers.aspx?product=stabilizers&product_sub_group=vinyl-laminate

[@loveart4007]

I'm curious...What did you put above the fabric? A molding or trim? Loved your video. I learned about this years ago but haven't done it yet, but my youngest just left home and I'm redoing his old room. Thanks for the video!

[@onlinefabricstore]

We cut the fabric to be right up against the trim. The starch will keep it from fraying and keep the edges looking nice.

[@loveart4007]

@@onlinefabricstore Hi, I don't know how I missed the trim, lol! I guess I must have needed more coffee! Thank you!

[@serlianisa2167]

Thanks for the helpful video 💕

[@girivaid]

hi loved your idea. is it starchy glue that you used? or it is just plain normal liquid starch.. i mean does starch stick to cement wall? ours is not wood wall. kindly let me know

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes! Just liquid starch. This was actually a cement wall too and it worked great! Just make sure you take the time to smooth out any air bubbles

[@kimhunter2532]

Question, can this be done on wood? I'm lining draws and inside a built-in buffet.

[@BinxieR0se]

Could I use this method on a painted wood dresser without the paint peeling??

[@autumn8034]

great video but how does the starch stand up to heat? I live in Arizona and my MH can get hot I don't have central air conditioning?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We haven't heard of heat causing any sort of problem with the starch, but we haven't tested it in these conditions so can't say for sure!

[@monicamolina1582]

great I love your idea. Thanks

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome Monica, thanks for watching!

[@annchapman4220]

This is a great video, and I plan to try it in my home for an accent wall. Every step was presented well, but I had one question -- On prewashing the fabric, what are the conditions you use? I will be using a standard cotton fabric from Spoonflower, and I'll probably need 6-8 yards. Do I wash in cold water using a gentle cycle? Cold water? Detergent? Leave it all in one big piece? How about drying it and ironing out the wrinkles? Thanks

[@onlinefabricstore]

I would wash it with warm water on a gentle cycle with detergent and then hanging it to dry or drying on cold. I would also recommend washing in one big piece and then ironing it out.

[@sirchuks4688]

I love this teaching

[@brnmaull]

How are you? I have a question. I want to cover my walls and ceiling with a dark color fabric. Grey for walls and black for ceiling. When I go to hobby lobby or Johannes fabrics what exact do i look for? I tried looking up fabric wallpaper without any luck. This video was very informative. Your help would be very appreciative.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Bobby, any light to medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric would work. There really isn't a specific kind that works better.

[@brnmaull]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for your help!

[@brnmaull]

Will open weave polyester fabric work (speaker grill cloth)

[@ClariceMertz]

Hello! I loved, very nice. Thanks

[@shortywompwompthejerseypri6134]

So beautiful 😍

[@FrauMase]

this is fantastic! thanks

[@katemartin1476]

Great video. Thanks

[@anushaharoon8666]

Good job 👏

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you very much!

[@priyap1302]

Love u guys

[@alixaragon261]

Can I do this in a bathroom ?

[@joaquinbestard2655]

Is it possible to apply this texture to outer corners without ripping the fabric when cutting it?

[@auroramarialopez]

Is it possible to do this method with brocade fabrics and faux silk fabrics?

[@BibiysDay]

GREAT IDEA! Will it peel off the wall when we take off the fabric after sometimes?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Nope! As long as you are using a little bit of water to get the fabric off you are not going to pull down any of your wall

[@BibiysDay]

@@onlinefabricstore thank you!

[@makedesignsonprocreate]

Does this work with any textured fabric or would it stiffen and remove texture?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Patricia, that's right, the starch would stiffen the fabric which could affect the texture of some fabrics.

[@fauziasajid]

Beautiful 👌

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Rai46149]

Love this!!

[@sarahritt.creates]

Brilliant!

[@joannereed2008]

My fabric is heavier than an a light weight cotton quilting fabric, can I do something to use my heavier fabric? Thank you.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, this is actually a heavier décor fabric we used in the video.

[@santanudutta85]

Can I have the link of this wallpaper?

[@kiraanastasiaandersen1145]

this is genius, thanks!

[@samuelreddy4227]

Is that removable amd rental friendly

[@ravescience2000]

nice work girls💕 thumbs up:)

[@claraandriessen8423]

How cool!

[@elizabethvermaak3783]

thats awesome but how do i clean it from dust

[@onlinefabricstore]

It can be vacuumed really easily!

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

What kind of fabric works best?

[@cherilynmendoza9267]

Could the excess moisture from the starch cause damage to the walls?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Nothing that can't be wiped away.

[@tomahtotomato]

Wow!! Thank you

[@suemassey4453]

Will this work on a wall that's been painted and has a small amount of texture to it?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes!

[@karenrobinson2007]

Can you use fleece fabric ? I want to do a Galaxy theme around my living room couch.

[@onlinefabricstore]

I would say probably not, this method would make the fleece really crunchy and I am not sure how well that would translate.. You could always try it in a small sample piece, it's super easy to take down and clean up if you end up not liking it.

[@karenrobinson2007]

@@onlinefabricstore thank you

[@bmw8913]

Anyone please feel free to answer: does the fabric have to be cotton? There are some Ellie Cashman prints I'm dying to put up but she does mostly silk and sheer fabric. Will those work?

[@TheiaSezunmi]

I would buy a swatch and test it! That way you aren't out the money

[@TheiaSezunmi]

But it probably would work

[@carmelitaellis1214]

Hello can spray starch be used as a substitute?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Interesting.. In theory it should, but I have never personally tried it so I don't know, I would try out a 1 foot square first before you go for the whole wall. Good luck!

[@lspam22]

Would rolling over the top of darker fabrics or flocked fabric damage or discolor it?

[@onlinefabricstore]

darker fabrics should be fine. I think it would depend on the flocked fabric though. I would test a sample piece on the wall first. The best part about this method is how easy it is to remove, for a small space, you could clean up the area in a matter of minutes. Here is our removal tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOXZnx6jNRjldk

[@moleswoodsjulielove4758]

I love it. x

[@umiluv]

Thank you for this tutorial! I want to do a wallpaper border (my apt did a hideous job on the dry wall so you can see the dry wall seam in the middle of the wall) and I was wondering if it would work using this method. My concern of course would be visible jagged edges since I wouldn’t have anything to hide them. Will the starch prevent the jagged edges? Or should I turn in the edges, iron flat, and then put it onto the wall?

[@onlinefabricstore]

After the starch is dry, you can go over the raw edge to cut off any loose strings, but it would look best if you folded the edge under. Just make sure it's fully saturated with starch and that should work fine.

[@umiluv]

OnlineFabricStore.net - Thank you for the reply! Keep up the great work! =)

[@erinjernigan5023]

Any advice on how to get rid of lumps once the fabric is up and dried?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Erin, You could try wetting the areas with water, smoothing out the lumps, and then re-apply the starch.

[@everlyndeleon6411]

What kind of fabric they use?

[@petrapap]

i'm afraid i used to much starch in the water, any idea how to remove it/brush/wash it out from the fabric already on the wall?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We used a liquid starch and did not add any water. It might not work as well with other sorts of starch or homemade spray starch, but we haven't tried it. You could try wiping it with a damp sponge, but you may have to take it down, wash the fabric and start again.

[@petrapap]

thank you!!!

[@shannoncowling4851]

Beautiful

[@LoyDollhouse]

Does this method work if applying directly to wood?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, it should work. Some people use the method on wood furniture.

[@vaeriefaerie4804]

Will this work on a microfiber tapestry?

[@onlinefabricstore]

It depends on the weight of the fabric. If we are talking about a light weight tapestry you should be fine!

[@mmsalazar2011]

Awesome!!!

[@dulcherrytse]

May I ask the liquid starch that you used is it a glue?

[@onlinefabricstore]

No! It is just regular liquid starch that you might get in the laundry section at a grocery store. You do not use any glue!

[@dulcherrytse]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for answering!

[@miamibabe4946]

How long does it typically stay attached to the wall?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We had ours up for three years and it was still in awesome condition when we took it down, we were just looking for a change.

[@chrisdeakins7458]

Would this technique work in a motorhome?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Sure!

[@kimiyasabbaghan4459]

Would this work on microfiber fabric as well? @onlinefabricstore

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes! As long as it isn't super heavy and doesn't have a nap

[@sameyaali8071]

hi nice idea but how long will the wallpaper lasts?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We've had this wallpaper on the wall for over a year with no issues!

[@Sa-vb9hw]

if there is no paint on the wall and if bathroom is attached with the room, will it work?

[@onlinefabricstore]

It should work fine on a wall with no paint. We haven't heard about any problems using it in a bathroom, especially if it's not right next to the shower. If anyone else has experience using it in a bathroom, let us know!

[@katefitzgibbon4270]

Fantastic

[@sharonmcduffiealabama3928]

Pretty

[@LateNightSummerRain]

How long it will last sticking on the wall?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Ours was still in really great shape after 2.5 years when we decided we wanted to change things up in that room. So a longg time!

[@LateNightSummerRain]

@@onlinefabricstore thank for the info. ♡

[@sanaamasum8398]

Can I use in bathroom please

[@onlinefabricstore]

We haven't heard of any problems using it in the bathroom especially if the room is ventilated. We haven't tested it in these conditions so can't say for sure!

[@patpaine1895]

Can you use sheets?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, they should work well!

[@corinnegregson5510]

Does anyone know if this could work on cinder block walls?

[@camazotzz]

just try a test strip, the only downside i see is the impression of the blocks will show through.

[@wombatgirl598]

Awesome

[@journeysinthiscrazyworld682]

Cool have 2 try it

[@glendalyfuentes8844]

Does this work for wood paneling?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, it works on wood paneling!

[@joannedevine2141]

So can you do it in a bathroom?

[@onlinefabricstore]

If the bathroom's vented and doesn't get too steamy, then maybe. Does anyone have experience with putting it in a bathroom?

[@arielevenson3108]

How long can this last ??? I mean if your planning to living in an apartment for the rest of your life

[@onlinefabricstore]

We've had ours up for about 5 months with no signs of it becoming unattached. So we can't comment on the longevity past that point, but I've heard people have it up for years. It might also depend on the climate. Humidity may affect it. If anyone has had fabric wallpaper up for a long time, let us know!