Closet Style Makeover: A Guide to Wallpapering a Closet
Want to refresh the look of your old cabinet without buying a new one? Wallpapering is the perfect solution! It's an easy, quick, and relatively inexpensive way to upgrade the look of your furniture at home and add color and personal style to it.
Before you begin:
- Wallpaper selection: Choose a durable, easy-to-clean wallpaper that matches the room's design style. Consider the colors of the walls, furniture, and accessories in the room.
- Surface preparation: Clean the cabinet doors thoroughly of dust, grease and other dirt. Make sure the surface is dry and smooth. If necessary, sand the surface with fine sandpaper.
- Measuring and cutting: Measure the dimensions of the doors and cut the wallpaper to the appropriate size, with a small allowance on each side in case of mistakes.
Materials needed:
- wallpaper
- Ruler or meter
- Pencil
- Scissors or a Japanese knife
- Plastic spatula
- Sponge or cloth
The gluing process:
- Applying glue: If the wallpaper does not come with self-adhesive, apply a thin, even layer of wallpaper paste to the door.
- Attaching the wallpaper: Start from the top corner of the door and gradually attach the wallpaper, smoothing with a plastic spatula to prevent air bubbles.
- Cutting excess: After gluing, cut the remaining wallpaper with a Japanese knife or scissors.
- Cleaning glue residue: Wipe off the remaining glue with a sponge or damp cloth.
Additional tips:
- It is recommended to use a level to ensure that the wallpaper is glued straight.
- If air bubbles have formed, they can be gently pricked with a pin and the wallpaper flattened.
- In case of wrinkles, the wallpaper can be gently lifted and re-pasted.
- Allow the room to air out after gluing to allow the glue to dry completely.
Wallpapering a cabinet is a great way to refresh the look of your home and add a unique touch. With a little patience and precision, you can create an impressive look without spending a fortune!
