How to decoupage furniture with wallpaper
Give tired furniture a whole new look by decoupaging it with leftover wallpaper
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Give tired furniture a facelift with that personal touch by using wallpaper samples or leftover pieces to adorn the front of drawers, cupboards, sideboards – the world is your oyster. Choose samples from the same colour palette to ensure the finished piece will look stylish and cohesive – the perfect statement in your bedroom, hallway, living room or kitchen!
For this example we are decoupaging a chest of drawers but the method is the same for decoupaging any wooden furniture
What you will need for decoupaging furniture:
- Piece of furniture
- Screwdriver
Cloth
Sandpaper (optional) - Wallpaper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Adhesive
- Brush
- Foam roller
- Varnish
How to decoupage furniture with wallpaper
Total time:
Step 1
Use a screwdriver to remove any handles from the front of your furnitures and keep them to one side if they are being refitted. Give the drawer front a wipe down with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris, then smooth over any lumps and bumps with sandpaper and then wipe clean.
Step 2
With the wallpaper face-down, place the drawer, face-down, on top. Draw around the front and cut out the wallpaper to fit the front of the drawer.
Step 3
Apply the adhesive to the front of the drawer with a brush, then carefully apply the piece of wallpaper. Use the small foam roller to gently fix the wallpaper into place, smoothing out the paper and the adhesive as you go. Wipe away any excess adhesive that comes out around the edges. Leave to one side to dry.
Step 4
To give your drawer fronts a protective layer, apply varnish over the top of the wallpaper and leave to dry. Fix the handles back on once the drawers are completely dry
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