How to Decorate a Bathroom with Wallpaper
When decorating small spaces, the general rule is to use light colors to expand the room. Despite this tenet of design, your bathroom doesn't have to be the victim of boring white walls. Wallpaper is a wonderful way to add unique style to one of the most frequented rooms in your house. Follow the guidelines below to add big personality to a small space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Evaluate your bathroom space. Take into consideration size, design scheme and overall layout of the space. Decide if you want to add a wallpaper border, cover one wall or do the whole space.
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Measure the space you intend to cover. If you're doing the full wall, measure the height from the top of the baseboard to the ceiling or molding. Then measure the length of each wall and add the wall lengths together. Multiply this number by the wall height to determine how many square feet of wallpaper you'll need. If you're only doing a border or smaller sections, measure those areas carefully.
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Select your wallpaper. From faux finishes to botanical themes, wallpapers come in all sorts of innovative designs. It 's constantly being updated to reflect trends in home decor. Decide if you want to bring in interesting texture or develop a schematic design throughout when making your selection.
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Prep your walls by repairing cracks and holes and giving walls a good cleaning. Use a mild cleaning solution to wipe them down, and make sure to remove any peeling paint or wallpaper. Consider sanding the walls for a well-conditioned surface. Also remove all outlet and light switch covers.
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Hang your wallpaper. Start hanging to the right of a door or window or an inconspicuous corner to disguise a break in pattern.
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Tips & Warnings
Turn off the electricity before beginning your project.
Know that most wallpaper rolls are about 36 square feet and double rolls are 72 square feet. Metric or Euro rolls are 29 square feet and double rolls are 58 square feet.
Check walls for signs of mildew or bacteria. Moisture exposed bathroom walls should be primed with a stain killer before wallpaper installation.
Be sure to select wallpaper that is durable and can withstand humidity.
Make a bold statement through the use of contemporary patterns and techniques. Wallpaper has grown in popularity due to the development of customized, artistic and highly texturized styles. You can even turn a favorite photograph into wallpaper these days!
Keep in mind that wallpaper is a personal style choice. If you go the unconventional route, you might have to remove it before trying to sell your house.
