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kythuff
09-24-03, 09:44 PM
I once saw an idea to use brown paper to create a faux leather look on walls. Anyone heard of this? It was simply brown paper and varnish, I think!

Annette
09-25-03, 08:10 AM
you might have better luck posting this in the "Wallpaper" section. those moderators are wallpaper hangers & i'm sure they've heard of it, and probably have done it!

it sounds really cool! good luck!
PaulaDavis
09-26-03, 09:54 AM
Some day you might want to take it down or change it. Someone will, anyway. So be sure that you first put up a wallpaper liner. That is a special, but inexpensive paper that you put up, usually horizontally. Otherwise, you will never ever get it stripped off! If you can't find any good instructions, go get you a piece of sheetrock and some liner, and experiment. That is how I tried out my faux painting techniques.

prowallguy
09-29-03, 04:55 PM
I do this kind of finish, and yes it looks real cool. If you want more specifics, just ask or email me.

I usually hang out in the "Wallpaper" threads.:D

I also have a couple pics of the results I'll try to post here.