How to decorate your walls with fabric instead of wallpaper

Well, for those of you who live in Federal Housing, can agree with me that living in an apartment that you can't paint sucks. Well, a resolution to your decorum problem following this introduction

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• liquid starch
• ruler, or worker's measuring tape
• fabric
• wall papering supplies
• a room to decorate

1. 
    

   Preparation:
   
   Take measurements of the walls in the chosen room and note them down on a piece of paper. Divide the measurement into 1' widths for easier application. Go to the fabric store and order the fabric accoring to the measurements you have.

2. Preparation of the room.
   
   Clear out all furniture, pictures, and other items that will hender your progress. Prepare the walls and floor as if you are painting.

3. Application:
   
   Prepare your strips the same way for wall papering and apply accordingly.

4. Allow to dry for up to 1 day. Then replace all items into your finished room after cleanup

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time
• Remember, if you mess up and the starch is dry, simply peel off the fabric and start over.
• Keep small children out of the way
• Don't do this by yourself unless your experinced

[cadence]

on 10/18/2008 Sounds really interesting and fun!

[thenannysden]

on 9/5/2008 Very artistic!

[Nyko]

on 2/7/2008 Thanks! :)

[favefive]

on 2/7/2008 Excellent article. I wrote about upholstering a wall with fabric...not a lot of people use fabric on the wall but it can be lovely if done right :)