Liquid Starch To Hang Fabric On Wall

Use a paint roller to cover the wall with liquid starch.

Liquid starch to hang fabric on wall.

All you need for this project is fabric liquid starch and a friend to help you. Decorating walls with fabric instead of wallpaper or paint is a great option for renters or homeowners who want a temporary covering. Using liquid starch to hang fabric can get messy. Take the roller and cover the wall where the fabric will be hung.

Cover the wall but not so much that it is dripping. I rolled the painted wall with the liquid starch spread the damp washed fabric on the wall and smoothed it out not heavy cut it a little larger than needed to begin with. Press a piece of fabric against the wall then paint more liquid starch over that. Before adding the liquid starch shut off any electrical outlets in the room.

Applying fabric to a wall with liquid starch is a great solution for renters and commitment phobes alike. A bit time intensive yes but the results are just about as good as it gets. Wash and dry the fabric before you begin and then hang it on the wall using masking tape. And unlike wallpaper you can take it with you when you move.

Smooth the fabric down to. Pour the liquid starch into the tray and cover the roller in starch. Similarly can you hang fabric on walls. After everything is in place i rolled another layer of liquid starch on the fabric which dried to a glazed finish.

Place a drop cloth over the floor where you will be working.