tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049424276255451783.post7758785218884096410..comments2024-03-27T02:26:34.291-06:00Comments on Fig Milkshakes: "Control Corner" makeoverAmy @ Fig Milkshakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12633790597836151314noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049424276255451783.post-26668061029708180072013-01-22T09:17:57.088-07:002013-01-22T09:17:57.088-07:00Hi Shauna!
Yeah, this is great! What I did was u...Hi Shauna!<br /><br />Yeah, this is great! What I did was use a tack to tack the corners, I didn't even need another person's help (of course, I did a small part of the wall, I'm not sure if you'd want more help for a larger wall). And then you dump the tub starch into a paint pan, and soak the starch into the paint roller. I just rolled it on top, but I have seen a tutorial that said you can roll it onto the wall (I tried that, and it didn't work for me, but it may be the texture of my wall - it is a little bit more textured.)<br /><br />Don't try to overly pull the fabric! I did that at first, and it stretches it out to where it does not "bounce back". Just make sure you have the right size to begin with, and you won't have to pull on it. <br /><br />Then, once most of it is starched on, I took out my tacks and the fabric just stayed right on. Then I used a sponge to get into the corners and sides where the paint roller couldn't reach. <br /><br />Last, I used my hand to smooth out the fabric. It really wasn't difficult. I have used other things before, like films over windows, where it was chore to get all the "bubbles" out, but this wasn't like that. I just let it dry for about a day before I put anything on it.<br /><br />As for your question about how well it sticks...it's better than any wallpaper glue I've ever used. I have wallpapered before, and I have never had such an easy time with it. This project was done in easily less than an hour (the wallfabricking part of it...) It is about 5 days later, and so far shown no signs of peeling. <br /><br />And about it damaging the wall - In all truthfulness, I really don't know if it damages the wall behind. Confused smile I had kind of wondered that, too but I am really thinking there's a good bet it will be safe since it does fully dry and also starch is mostly corn starch, soap, and water. But, use at your own risk. I am not certain just yet that my wall isn't rotting back there. :) This is not my own technique, I looked it up on "Ehow", and they didn't say anything about ruining the wall. I am hoping if it ruins the wall they wouldn't have posted it...<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in to the blog! I'll be doing some more home renovations in the near future if you want to stop back by.<br />-Amy<br />Amy @ Fig Milkshakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633790597836151314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049424276255451783.post-86124135137614930132013-01-19T11:11:28.213-07:002013-01-19T11:11:28.213-07:00Ok. Wait. That fabric thing is amazing. I wanta do...Ok. Wait. That fabric thing is amazing. I wanta do it. But I don't completely get it. Just have another person hold the fabric up and roll the starch on top and it sticks? Like how well? When you pull it off is the wall behind affected?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497663893256700064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049424276255451783.post-31002645296565724582013-01-18T13:36:23.164-07:002013-01-18T13:36:23.164-07:00Pretty rad AMYKINS Pretty rad AMYKINS Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100616170360373504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049424276255451783.post-34167898869435351462013-01-18T10:16:41.057-07:002013-01-18T10:16:41.057-07:00Love that fabric!Love that fabric!Ceci Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723834372800796877noreply@blogger.com