Top 60 Wallcoverings Projects

1. 1. How to Choose a Wall Color

   DIY Decorating expert explains how to choose color for a room and how to use a color wheel.

2. 2. How to Hang Wallpaper

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   Wallpaper is expensive enough without having to hire someone to hang it. Here's how to easily -- and inexpensively -- do...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Remodeling an Unfinished Basement

   

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   These easy steps demonstrate how to install drywall, attach bamboo paneling and cherry railing, place sub-floor panels, ...

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. How To Stencil a Trompe l'Oeil Effect

   

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   Stencils can help create a trompe l'oeil effect for those do-it-yourselfers who aren't comfortable with freehand paintin...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How To Create Sheet-Covered Walls

   

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   Covering an entire bathroom -- both walls and ceiling -- with pleated sheets is an exotic way to hide unattractive walls...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. Wainscoting Installation

   

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   These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install wainscoting in your home.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. How to Paint a Decorative Wall Panel

   

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   A sofa gets a Victorian-inspired decorative wall panel.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Hand-Paint Embossed Wallpaper

   

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   Applying a hand-painted finish to embossed wallpaper could take weeks, but the results can make it worthwhile.

   Time:

   Month

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Use Wall Coverings as Accents

   

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   Explore some of the other types of wall coverings on the market -- and some of their many uses besides just papering wal...

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10. 10. How to Remove Wallpaper With Steam

    

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    A wallpaper steamer can be rented at any home-improvement store. Here is the best technique for using one.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. How To Make Over a Mirror Frame and Wall Panel

    

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    The mirror receives a rejuvenating paint treatment, and panels are marked off and painted to give the walls texture.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

12. 12. How to Add Oak Wall Paneling

    

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    Follow these instructions to add a beautiful oak finish and decorative molding to your walls.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. How To Create Faux Leather Using Kraft Paper

    

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    Layers of ordinary brown kraft paper, covered by a polyurethane glaze, give a warm, rich texture reminiscent of leather.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. 10 Things You Should Know About Hanging Wallpaper

    Educate yourself with these useful tips for hanging wallpaper from the experts at the DIY Network.

15. 15. Adding a Finish to Embossed Wallpaper

    

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    Here are a few techniques you can use to add a decorative finish to an embossed wall treatment.

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Easy