Deb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 You know that white textured ceiling paper at Walmart? (huge roll for $10 back in the wallpaper section) I use it for my ceilings and I've noticed quite a few other people here use it too. Well, I decided tonight to slap some paint on it and see if it would work. I was afraid that it would curl up or buckle, but to my extreme pleasure, it took the paint beautifully well and gives a lovely textured finish without the fuss, mess and bother of spackle or texturing. Yay! I just applied it to the walls like any other wallpaper, then when it was dry, painted it with acrylic. It came out looking reeeeeeeally nice. Anyway, I had to share the info. We love anything cheap, easy and fast that looks good. :lol: I've got some fabric paints and dyes I'm going to experiment with next. If it takes paint that well, I bet I could have a good time with my textile tints. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ah yes, the famous anaglypta paper :lol: I've used paint on it too -- it's a tough baby. Very nice stuff. $10 for a roll? Wow. Maybe I'll check out our Wally's World. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maresiedotes Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I'm gonna keep my eye open for that paper...thanks for the hint!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 So . . . . where's the picture? :lol: I wanna see!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 So . . . . where's the picture? :lol: I wanna see!! Since I decorate as I build, it's just a wall right now, but here it is. I needed a pale yellow in this room and didn't want a pattern, but I don't like flat colors inside. Stucco would be too rough, but this texture is just right. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Looks awesome Deb! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Looks like this wallpaper has possibitities. I once got something similiar as a wallpaper border but never actually put it up. Guess I'll have to remember what safe place I'm storing it in and see if I can use it on my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molmrath Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That is so pretty Deb. Hmm, I wonder if they have that at the Walmart near me. I guess I'll have to make a trip over there to check. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Amy, they have it here in Ontario. I use it all the time for my ceilings, it's great. Nice, Deb, it looks great for the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That is so pretty Deb. Hmm, I wonder if they have that at the Walmart near me. I guess I'll have to make a trip over there to check. :lol: Hmmmm ... Wal-Mart for sure. And I just remembered our local Sherwin-Williams store has a big bin of discontinued or damaged wallpaper rolls. Think I'll check those out, too. And that reminds me: I bought a roll of vinyl wallpaper at the local resale shop for a dollar the other day. I used it to cover a box to use for the "keepsakes" our writers' guild have assembled for the imaginery family who lives in the charity dollhouse. It could make a decent floor covering in a mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMist Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Just another idea - Artists' pastel chalk sticks give a wonderful aged look to the textured paper. Just apply lightly, then buff with a cotton pad, or your fingers, until you get the look you want. It also blends perfectly on the paper. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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