Colorful Renter-Friendly Kitchen Makeover (Only $267)! Maximalist Makeover

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We're back with another renter-friendly kitchen makeover on a budget. This time we're going all in with this colorful, patternful, maximalist tropical dream for comedian Debra Digiovanni. But to make it come to life, we had to come up with some clever renter-friendly workarounds. (We didn't just contact paper the cabinets-we transformed them with paintable wallpaper). The total cost? $267. Oh baby, welcome to this jungle (this very cheap jungle).
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[@eleanoreagly4844]

The tip to cut irregular Is great, I learned it 74 years ago watching my great aunt wall paper. It came in handy 30 years later when I did a vinyl wall covering for my MIL's kitchen. The last strip was too short. The vinyl was purchased at a closeout and I had purchased the last. Grabbed a scrap, did an irregular cut and nobody including MIL and hubby noticed.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh wow. That’s a real DIY hazing. That’s awesome.

[@shamikab1385]

So cute!! They better not make her remove the floor tiles. You ladies did them a favor. Anyway....we need virtual design sessions. By "we" I mean me. Love it!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

100%!!! If you’re interested in a virtual design, feel free to email me [e-mail]. ❤️

[@sandypatterson4054]

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[@evaarnaud8454]

@@LaughCryDIY This is so cute , I am making over my rental kitchen soon going for the lemons look wish you could help me with that lol

[@rachelefriedland2]

absolutely nailed this dining room (kitchen) makeover!!! And good god, Debra is hilarious and amazing.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wow, from the OG kitchen queen, this means everything.

[@TMacIsIntheHouse]

I love that you did such an outstanding job for her. Debra seems like a lovely human being, and you have made her love her kitchen. What a gal!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching! She’s the best.

[@PouringOrange]

Also your side commentary is 10/10 wonderful. Natural wittiness

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw. Thanks. Decor shouldn’t be so serious. It’s fun!!!!

[@startpage717]

What I like about your videos is that the "real" is showing along with the "reveal". Thanks!

[@LaughCryDIY]

What a great way to put it. Thanks for writing my new tagline (and watching).

[@thetwinsplay7804]

So glad i found you. So many ideas i have to make this house a home. I’m tired of looking at gray and not allowed to paint anything but my room.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, I’m so glad you’re here! I SO feel your gray pain (and it’s so frustrating not to be able to paint). But I have lots of ideas. You might want to check out the no-damage liquid and starch wallpaper trick in this makeover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4eoq5aDlJiNY80

[@pamelabc6867]

OMG I would never have the amount of patience needed to do that, but I'm glad you do! 🤣 It looks great! You're the contact paper queen, that's for sure

[@justRoRo]

You won me over wth one of the BEST tips I've heard for lining up wallpaper seams while smoothing. I follow a LOT of rental friendly decor folks on youtube and tiktok - but that was the first time I've actually heard an original tip --- for that alone I'v subscribed. Can't wait to see more **I type as if I don't already have 10 of your other videos already loaded into my watchlist** lol🤣

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, that is great to hear! Thanks for watching, and welcome to more ridiculousness!

[@keys_open_doors]

Love the tip about cutting an irregular shape when the wallpaper seems don’t match! Great job 🎉

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@maribellelebre6809]

Brilliant hack re pattern match! Genius!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to help 😉

[@maribellelebre6809]

@@LaughCryDIY Then we're both happy! :)

[@marycorreia4359]

I watch a lot of diy and room transformation videos. I know quite a bit about how these types of videos tend to go. The formula, products, and techniques they commonly use. I've learned so much watching your videos. Paintable wall paper? The wheely edge painter? Ugh! And you're so fun.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, thank you so much for saying that. I’m pretty much self-taught (in that I’ve obsessively watched all that stuff and just made my own discoveries and mistakes). Makes me happy to share, especially if it’s helpful to other people.

[@marycorreia4359]

@@LaughCryDIY you're welcome! Thanks for responding and for sharing.

[@julianaraspe]

My poster board hack came up like a dream out of my apartment. It’s like you make your own sheet vinyl floor

[@LaughCryDIY]

Awesome. Thank you SO, SO much for that tip! Hope it helps more people take advantage of those tiles. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oceanebrieze2050]

💕 love 💕 the way you always keep it REAL!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Always will!!!

[@pleshiduck]

Hahahaha ruin a white space with color!! Love this vid as a maximalist and a Debra DiGiovanni Stan!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahaha. My fave thing to do. Maximalism 4ever!!!

[@athriftygoddess6501]

Seconding the idea of virtual design sessions! My partner and I just bought a condo, and the kitchen needs updating but we don’t have the budget for it, so I’ve been watching your ‘renter friendly’ makeovers for ideas about a quick and inexpensive kitchen refresh to make it livable until I can afford to renovate. Also I watched the hell out of Video on Trial in high school and Debra was also my favourite

[@LaughCryDIY]

So nice to hear! BTW, I haven’t used it but I’ll hearing good things about Beyond Paint for kitchen cabinets. Requires zero prep, so may be a good option.

[@pamelafox7677]

Very cool.

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙

[@aaaaasashaaaaaa]

Not sure why but hearing you call it a dining room is killing me 😂😂 love this makeover & video! instant new subscriber 🖤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I don’t know why I couldn’t stop! Thank you for watching. Glad you’re here.

[@franzzzzeska]

You are amazing! I am regretting not seeing your videos before making my purchases for my home

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw! That’s so sweet. Well, I hope you get plenty more inspiration. ❤️

[@valerieodonnell6764]

I just started the video and I’m so excited to see how the wallpaper turns out. I’m guessing it will be amazing.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I want to do that print in a million more spaces. It’s sooo pretty.

[@Andreita431]

Beautiful!!! Obsessed with youuu and Debra was so adorable too!! Love her energy.

[@LaughCryDIY]

You’re the best! Seriously, thanks for digging what I do.

[@mwebster4092]

Wow! Subscribed. Love, love, love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️ happy to have ya here.

[@briemills9209]

Even though I hate blue....it's looks great! Good job.

[@BratBustersParenting]

Great job!

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙 thank you!

[@CAM-fq8lv]

Truly stunning make-over.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m so glad she loved it. 💚

[@jadestone8552]

Wow! This is a fantastic makeover! I. Had never heard of paintable wallpaper. Thank you

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s a game-changer!

[@Supernatastic]

That wallpaper makes such a statement I love it. Gold hardware was *chef's kiss*

[@LaughCryDIY]

That makes me happy to hear. I can't NOT go gold, no matter how hard I try.

[@rasberryfields2132]

You are fabulous! Great personality & great decor---have seen other re-do's and you nailed it! I live in a small 1 bedroom apt with those boring wooden cabinets and beige tile floors. Can't wait to try some of your ideas, especially painted wall paper. Thanks for showing the starch/sheet headboard in previous video! Wish you the best with your very creative channel! ✌️❤️🙏

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much, Donna!!!!!! I’m so happy if you find it helpful. One caveat: just make sure not to put contact paper over painted cabinets. Important that it’s actual peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is meant to go on painted surfaces. 😉

[@rasberryfields2132]

@@LaughCryDIY thank you!

[@rasberryfields2132]

@@LaughCryDIY I will make sure to read all info before trying anything. Thank you for the comment. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@purplewombat1923]

So gorgeous! I think it fits Debra's personality to a T :-) I especially love the wallpaper and floor tiles!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️ Thank you for watching. I am kinda jealous I don’t have her wallpaper myself.

[@RockyTuxedoFBI]

Cute! One of my daughters is a Maximalist and the other is a Minimalist. I hope you have a video for the latter. Funny as usual! Take care.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Maybe someday!!!!!!

[@RockyTuxedoFBI]

@@LaughCryDIY Yeah, we know. We're not holding our breath lol! It's ok though, you got one daughter covered and the other will just have to listen to sad romantic music. 😎

[@BJOAKA24]

That color is beautiful!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right??

[@melaniepeters4744]

Looks great! I wish I was that good with contact paper. Thanks for the idea for when the seams don't match, never would have thought of that. Debra is hilarious. Her reaction was priceless. Your channel is my absolute favorite! I like that you do renter friendly hacks.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! Debra is the best! I’m all about the renter-friendly hacks. It’s what most of us need!

[@lolamost3100]

Glad, she liked it😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! Me too.

[@megansimonson]

OMG I forgot about Video on Trial!! I knew I loved Debra but I couldn't remember why. 😂 Also still loving your tips & quips.

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙 Yessss!! Debra is the best. Thank you for watching.

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

Wow!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! 💙💙💙

[@DaniellePerezOfficial]

Love Debra! What a amazing makeover! I love how it came out 💙💙💙

[@LaughCryDIY]

💚💙💚💙 it was so much fun

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

💙Amazing!💙 A cute soap dispenser and spice rack would be nice too!🙏

[@LaughCryDIY]

Totally.

[@mindyschaper]

Great job! I was cracking up throughout. Your humor is great!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. This one was so fun.

[@frostythewestie2276]

Have concrete floats stealing that hack but put foam broad down first😍😍😍😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! I’ve heard that or tape down poster board!

[@libbyhinson4676]

Love all the color! 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! Color 4 life!

[@abmoralesrosado]

Another gorgeous success story! That’s the wallpaper I want in my living room!

[@LaughCryDIY]

GET IT! We are totally obsessed with it. We couldn't stop staring at it. It's also on sale right now! www.wallpops.com/vbs4019-blue-rain-forest-canopy-peel-and-stick-wallpaper

[@dove5729]

Love the jokes a lot! Nice work too!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@debidehm9129]

To lift tiles off floor, sometimes heat (hairdryer) sometimes works as well (depending on the tiles).

[@LaughCryDIY]

Love that tip

[@stephaniejordan4970]

*sigh* If I wasn’t going to be moving out in probably less than 6 months, I’d go nuts redoing my rental kitchen. We’ve got ugly dark brown veneer cabinets & kitchen tile with crumbling grout - but the landlord refuses to fix anything unless it’s something we could call the health department about. Apparently, grout doesn’t count. 🤷‍♀️ But, wherever we end up next, I’m going to be sure to “prettify” my space right away using renter friendly hacks. I even plan on using my Cricut to make removable wall decals (where wallpaper is not as practical.) Also, I love your goofy sense of humor! I totally get your vibe & hope you keep on with your channel so I can tune in whenever I need a giggle.🥰

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching! I so feel you about landlords who don’t care!!!! It’s sooooo frustrating. And yes, you can do so much with cricut hacks! Hope you get inspiration to make your next place feel like home.

[@janewilson9202]

LOOKS AMAZING

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💚

[@DayOneOutOfOne]

i loved that show "video on trial"

[@LaughCryDIY]

She’s the best!

[@btvschosen2022]

I swear you are my design twin haha my entire apartment is peel and stick, counters, cupboards, floors, walls in the closets, table tops lmao

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hell yes. Love this energy. People don’t understand how much you can do!!! I would peel-and-stick over my car if I could 😂 thanks for watching.

[@btvschosen2022]

@@LaughCryDIY thanks for being amazing and funny, such a great change from a lot of other DIY videos I come across

[@LaughCryDIY]

That means so much. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@kimberlybenedict]

LOOKS SO BOMB! LOVE THE COLORS!!!!!! I wonder why her window had a shade and blinds? LOL. 🥰

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I know. How dare there be light coming through!

[@AlyssyaMichele]

I have no idea if you're doing this on purpose, but you have some quotables that come off as my favorite type of dry humor 😅 whether it's on purpose or no, I'm subscribing.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I am incredibly calculated in everything I do, so yes 💁‍♀️😂

[@kathyw7143]

Of course Acapulco Cliffs fits beautifully. Who knew? 😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

I live for paint names.

[@kathyw7143]

@@LaughCryDIY 😂

[@caytecatastrophe8591]

This was effing fantastic! Happily subbing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Xo thank you!

[@jojoscommunitygarden8117]

Amazing Katie! I love it!! - Kim

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you thank you!

[@sibongilethwala7080]

Your cat is so mischievous hahaha. I love all the colour.

[@LaughCryDIY]

She’s too much.

[@saharshams2497]

Thanks!

[@LaughCryDIY]

😘

[@chelseaquinn7355]

wow the paintable wallpaper moment was very intimate. seriously obsessed with this!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Latex caulk, babe.

[@Julierue]

Darn it all, you ladies are so danged funny! I’m rewatching because laughing. 😂😂😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

Can’t complain about that. Deb is the best!

[@alisonhicks9298]

You could bleach those countertops. My grandma had that same one. When it got yucky looking, she would lay bleach soaked paper towels on them, for more than 50 years!! The pattern stayed and the background was pure white.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh! Good tip. Didn’t think about it.

[@alisonhicks9298]

@@LaughCryDIY It always shocked me that it was white, not yellowish over the years. Looked like brand new every time

[@suzy1676]

Beautiful makeover! Lots of work but awesome results!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m so happy she’s happy with it.

[@medshell4vr]

I ❤❤❤❤ color

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay!

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

what an adorable host & channel. Subbed!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw thank you! Appreciate it. ❤️

[@morgandanderson]

✨Obsessed ✨ with the paintable peel & stick wallpaper hack! 👌👌

[@LaughCryDIY]

I gotta say I’m pretty damn proud of it. 💙

[@heidibee501]

Another amazing decor success. I woul have painted the knobs on the top cabinets blue, but l am a person who obsessively matches everything! It is a gorgeous transformation, and now l know how to paint contact paper. I think that makes me dangerous.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! It is *technically* paintable wallpaper, but you can totally paint contact paper too.

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

TFS love your diys Just fyi you can get painted wallpaper. You send in swatch and perfect match. Shop is on Etsy

[@LaughCryDIY]

That’s so cool! Great know

[@nancyslider645]

Omg - less than 2 min in and Have to comment: how hilarious and relatable is Debra ! ! Thank you KZbin algorithm… now back to the updates 🌴

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! She is the best.

[@nancyslider645]

@@LaughCryDIY oh KT thanks for such a quick reply; sometimes KZbin algorithm gets me so spot-on- so grateful to stumble upon you today, not a renter but 61 yr old who downsized w/disabled hubby this past yr into old-but-immaculate mobile home and a lot of your ideas will help me freshen up w/tiny budget/tiny skills… thanks truly for inspiring me to dream. New subscriber.👍❤Fan Fr Florida 🌴

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@nancyslider645 Nancy! Wow. Thank you so much for these sweet words. I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Genuinely, all I want is to give people ideas and inspire them to make a home wherever they are (oh, and share the Moments of Hell that everyone else edits out 😂). All my love to you and your husband in Florida!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nancyslider645]

@@LaughCryDIY your sense of humor sets you apart, you keep the ‘real’ in reality when you show goofs mishaps & imperfections. Enough gushing from me, back to more bingeing… enjoy your day👍❤️🌴

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@nancyslider645 gotta keep it real! ❤️

[@selinnium]

Before you mentioned that Debra used to be on Video on Trial, I thought I recognized Debra her from somewhere but couldn’t place it. Love. Her. RIP Debra for dying of joy from that beautiful makeover ❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Awesome! She’s the best.

[@saharshams2497]

Debra is so good 💚 love her

[@LaughCryDIY]

The best!

[@richardlucero3312]

Your awesome.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@Aceyrace]

Great upgrade!! Could you share what you did to seal in the marble countertop and put on the edges?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ah, I just sealed around the sink with the caulking since that’s a splash zone. For everything else I just laid it town and trimmed off. (Did that answer the question?)

[@kmccoy1601]

The contact paper for the counter tops how durable is it? Reviews? Etc? Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

The one we got is good quality (translation: thicker than others) and waterproof. In my experience, it holds up pretty well. Of course, you don’t want to chop something directly on the paper and slice it up, but in general, it’s pretty good,especially if you caulk the edges to avoid water seeping under.

[@lucreziaborgia1553]

when the fuck will this channel finally explode as it should ????????????????????????????????????? you're hilarious

[@LaughCryDIY]

OK, make my day much?!

[@joanholly5002]

Great ideas! Love Debra D and she is a fellow Canadian!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! You Canadians are very fun.

[@perfumetester10]

This I LOVE. I LOVE the walpaper and LOVE the flooring...... just not together. Another bold flooring would have been better. Great effort!!.

[@LaughCryDIY]

👍

[@KimOfDrac]

The wonky knobs tho🤣

[@martamaciejewska5554]

wow !

[@YoutubeInes]

15:47 lol 😂

[@realrich7509]

I used to score blow off of a guy named Acapulco cliff

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahaha. Too real, Rich.

[@susiedavidson496]

You just wanna be her friend!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jofromnyc]

Lol!! Your so funny 😂great job

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha thank you 🙏

[@jessicajasper5527]

Somehow all of those patterns totally work together! Looks awesome. You didn't think about doing a peel and stick backsplash, too? Or was it just not in the budget?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Definitely thought about it, but we were trying to stay in budget. And since the counter extended up the wall, I wasn't quite as worried about it. I will definitely come through with the backsplash in a future ep.

[@kimeejae]

You ruined that white space! You go💞

[@LaughCryDIY]

MURDERED. Haha.

[@canvaslilyinspirational213]

Nice!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@spookycat8652]

Love. LOVE. Quick question though--- I would love to contact paper redo my own countertops but I have a deep corner... tips? Thoughts? Come all the way to Tennessee and do it for me?

[@LaughCryDIY]

I guess if the biggest worry is seams , I would just try to intentionally split the pattern at the corner to match up as well as possible. Like precut them. I’m sorry I don’t have more tips! But good luck.

[@spookycat8652]

@@LaughCryDIY you're beautiful, thank you!

[@susansheldon2033]

I was planning on subscribing and then you talked about your floor tile choice at 10:50. "If you feel like this a lot of pattern, why are you watching my channel?" Subscribed. Why don't you have a member option for $X a month? Have you pitched a Maximalism on a Budget guide to a book agent? Do you know how to put a sales deck together? You are wildly undervalued with 8.07 subscribers. I suspect your keywords could use some fine-tuning. I found you by searching 'maximalist' days ago. After watching 100s of videos this came up. Yours was the very first to offer truly good budget tips to help achieve a maximalist vision on a budget. And renter friendly to boot. I don't think your titles and descriptions are maximizing your KZbin visibility.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Susan!!!! Damn. Are you my new manager?! I so agree/want to work on all of this. Do you work in these industries?

[@susansheldon2033]

@@LaughCryDIY Worked in PR/Marketing for books. Nearing retirement now. I would have loved to promote a book of yours and get you on shows. You have an unusual personality that is not the usual female designer -- you seem to be missing a dash of 'elementary school teacher' from the mix (which I count a blessing). Now I'm working as a fundraiser at a radio station in Madison, WI because I wanted to live here after retirement. But can't resist evaluating things I see for successful book ideas. Have been learning analytics for KZbin, our website, Google, Instagram, and Facebook, as they all play a role in fundraising. You are the first person I've thought doesn't have the audience they deserved on KZbin. I was shocked to see your numbers. Even at this level, you could set up a membership. Do Mystery Theater 3000 commentary to some of your old videos. Recommend items from Etsy stores. Recommend artists you like on Saatchi. Unusual wallpaper and where to find it or make something like it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@susansheldon2033 Oh wow. I can see why you are good at your job. It means so much to hear that I am missing the elementary school teacher vibe. I totally know what you mean. 😂Thank you for these free ideas. I’m definitely looking to level up, and these are all GREAT. Seriously, thank you for watching and taking the time to share your perspective. That means a lot. ❤️❤️❤️

[@candicew.1096]

Honestly, I would have wanted you to keep the paw prints.

[@biancakaye2721]

Why didn't you paint upper cabinets and backsplash to complete the look?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Since it’s a small space, wanted to keep the top white to give the illusion of a bigger space but still have a pop of color.

[@daniarodriguez6189]

Great Job looks Awesome and those tiles are killersssss

[@LaughCryDIY]

They change it up so much!

[@RealDracoYoutube4404]

This is Draco’s mama Candi. I was wondering about her cabinets was they painted?. I have painted cabinets and I rent . I heard you can’t put contact paper on painted cabinets.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for asking! And I should have been very specific/much clearer in this one. No, I wouldn’t use contact paper on painted cabinets. The adhesive is too strong. I used the paintable peel-and-stick wallpaper because it is wallpaper meant to be removed from painted walls (although they say you’re not supposed to use it on flat paint, so make sure to read manufacturer directions). If you’re super worried about any paint peeling, another no-damage hack is to use liquid starch and fabric. Here’s a link for that: sewbeckyjo.com/starch-fabric-kitchen-cabinets-tutorial/

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Not my type of colors or pattern but very nice!

[@joshuaboulden6288]

Queen of Contact Paper

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for seeing the real me 😂

[@rosamundg.3789]

Why paint the wallpaper before mounting? I'd put more time into doing a really good job with cabinet paper application, then paint!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Just wanted to make sure we didn’t get any paint on the actual cabinets. Plus, having to keep them all open at different angles to avoid them sticking together while drying. Wanted her to be able to use it immediately as we did it in a day.

[@saharshams2497]

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 WOW!!! You did it again!! 💙💚💙💚💙💚💙💚💙

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much for supporting each week :)

[@JonathanRowellComedy]

I love me some latex caulk too 🤤😇

[@LaughCryDIY]

I know you do 😉

[@saharshams2497]

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[@lisabrantley5386]

You talk about contact papering cupboards/cabinets in several of your renter friendly videos….isn’t the contact paper permanent? That doesn’t peel off, right? Curious how it’s renter friendly…cuz I’m a renter who’s tempted to try it 😂….

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ah, yes. So here are my thoughts. -Actual contact papering is fine for non-painted cabinets (like laminate). There can be residue to scrub off but it doesn’t damage (in my experience, as I have contact papered my own bathroom cabinets). -peel-and-stick wallpaper is better for painted surfaces because it’s meant to be impermanent and removed from painted walls (except flat paint). But, you know, there’s always a chance there *might* be a chip or two. -If you want an absolute fail safe, liquid starch and fabric can be used to wallpaper! sewbeckyjo.com/starch-fabric-kitchen-cabinets-tutorial/

[@lisabrantley5386]

@@LaughCryDIY thanks for replying! I just recently found your channel and have been loving the renter friendly stuff!!! My kitchen is HORRIBLE…25 year old everything (😂) and it’s so ugly….The counters are particularly atrocious and I’ve been wondering if I could peel & stick wallpaper or contact paper it…then along came your channel 😄. Thanks!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@lisabrantley5386 so happy to provide a little inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joantrotter3005]

@@LaughCryDIY, thanks for the link. I knew someone back in the 90s that had fabric he had been reusing for at least 3 places. Not sure if starch was used? He stapled it to the wall and hid the staples with trimwork.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@joantrotter3005 ooh. That’s smart too.

[@BendiFaguette]

Bieber approved

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hell yeah

[@pamelaswido9381]

You should come host at my house 😂😂😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

Coming right over 😂

[@pamelaswido9381]

HAHAHAHAHA I WISH 😂😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nm6818]

Wait, how is she supposed to remove the latex cauk?

[@LaughCryDIY]

She should be able to peel the paper/tiles up easily (caulk or not), but if any part is particularly stubborn, she can score the caulk with a utility knife. But it’s such a thin line it won’t put up much of a fight. 🙂

[@jewel3567]

💃🏽👍🏽😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@biancakaye2721]

You take on hard projects for DIY. I thought DIY was like repurposing a table, or chair. Lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’ve got furniture flips for ya too: kzbin.info/aero/PLnlXtE3EadC1HKoTM5RVa_Gr9opktFowC

[@jsvensson8234]

Paintable wallpaper. Why did I never think of that. Whyyyy??? You are gems for sharing all this. Gems I tell you. 🤍🤍🤍

[@LaughCryDIY]

One thing I didn’t mention, which I should have, is that It’s actually important to use peel-and-stick wallpaper on painted surfaces (instead of contact paper) because it is made to be taken off of a painted surface (and has a different adhesive). Only caveat is to not use the peel-and-stick if you have cabinets painted with flat paint (which I can’t imagine you would).