To wallpaper or not to wallpaper?

This is a question I've been asking myself, for quite some time. And I decided, yes, yes, and yes! Originally I was going to wallpaper the risers of my stairs, but decided that since we plan on reselling the house, that wouldn't be my wisest decision.

So, I started my search. What could I wallpaper? The better question is what CAN'T I wallpaper? I settled on Grants old dresser, which is a piece of furniture he brought into our relationship. It sits next to where I lay my head every night, so I have to stare at it. Today was my day off, and it was 70 degrees, so it was time for a change!

So, lets start with your supply list:

 Wallpaper (mine c/o: Graham Brown)

Spray adhesive

Exacto knife

Screwdriver
Paint/Primer
Paint brush/Foam brush
Polyuerethane

80 grit sandpaper

1. Remove your drawers from dresser.
2. Sand down everything. (Don't worry too much about this, but any sanding helps.)
3. Prime the base of the dresser
4. Remove the hardware from the drawer fronts
5. Lay out the drawer, face down, on the wallpaper. With your exacto knife, cut around all four sides. I think it is best to leave extra around the edges, as it can easily be removed later.

6. Spray your adhesive onto the front of your drawer and the back of your wallpaper. Wait until adhesive becomes tacky, then position your wallpaper on the drawer front. Rub your hands along the front to adhere and prevent bubbling.
7. Paint your base it's first coat of paint.

8. While that dries, cut the excess wallpaper off the sides of the drawers.
9. Paint your base it's second coat.
10. With a foam brush, paint a THIN coat of poly onto the wallpapered drawer fronts. Let dry for 3-4 hours.
11. Once dry, reattach hardware (or attach new hardware, as I did) and replace drawers.

I did a distressed look on mine, because I have a small obsession with distressed furniture of any kind. I love the way it looks in any room. If you want to distress, simply use the same sandpaper you used in the beginning. Lightly rub until some paint/wallpaper starts to come off. Don't get too picky with your sanding, distressed furniture is supposed to look like it aged on its own.

I will definitely post a picture once it is up in the bedroom and set up. Husband and I were just too sleepy to do this tonight.

Happy Papering! xxx