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Traditional American Bedroom: Map Wallpapered Bookcase From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-110

Now that the walls have a new look, host Steve Bull explains to the homeowners how to apply maps to their bookcase to give it a classic look.

Materials:

Painter's tape
Oil based gel stain
2" flat brush
6 1/2" seamless foam roller
Cloth
Water
Tint
Satin varnish
Maps
Wallpaper past
Wallpaper blade

Bookcase before the wallpaper is applied.

Completed bookcase.

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Tape around the back panel of the bookcase to protect it from stain.

   
   

2. Paint on the red stain, then let stand for ten minutes.

   
   

3. Wipe off the excess stain (figure A).

   
   

4. Apply your artwork to the back of the bookcase using wallpaper paste. Use a wallpaper blade to smooth out any bubbles (figure B).

   
   

5. Create a sepia tone mixture by mixing two parts water, one part varnish with several drops of raw sienna tint and burnt umber tint.

   
   

6. Apply sepia tone with a brush, then smooth over with a cloth.

   
   

7. Finally, seal it with a varnish.

Resources:

Painter's tape
3M
Website: www.3M.com

Oil based gel stain
Mc Closkey
Website: www.mccloskey.com

Satin varnish
Modern Masters Inc.
Website: www.modernmastersinc.com