How To Hang Fabric On Walls With Starch

Wash and dry the fabric before you begin and then hang it on the wall using masking tape.

How to hang fabric on walls with starch.

Don t worry if it doesn t stick in all places the next step will seal the deal. After everything is in place i rolled another layer of liquid starch on the fabric which dried to a glazed finish. Smooth the fabric down over the wall until it starts to adhere to the starch. Standing on a ladder un pin a small section from the top of the leftmost fabric panel on the wall then roll on liquid starch to the exposed section of the wall in a thin layer.

Fabric may be shifted if necessary to make sure pattern lines up. Line fabric up at the top with adjacent panel and smooth the fabric down and away from that side. Once you have your first panel cut use your sponge roller and roll starch on the area of the wall where the panel will go. Use the book methed by folding both ends of the fabric towards the middle paste side in.

Save pin it see more images. While the starch is still damp apply the strips of fabric one at a time beginning in one corner and moving across the room. Add coats of liquid starch beneath and above the fabric to stick it to the wall. Use roller to apply starch to wall where next fabric panel will hang image 1.

Hang the fabric hanging the fabric takes patience but it is not difficult. The panels should overlap each other slightly about 1 4 image 2. Have a helper stand back from the wall to ensure the pattern remains properly aligned and that they match at the edges. Then use a utility knife to cut away the excess and enjoy your new wall decor.