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Wallpaper Instead of Paint; Remodeling

So you're ready for a fresh look for your home and you're weighing your options. New furniture and jazzy lighting might invoke some life into the place, but you're looking for a way to make your home more your own without having to take out a second mortgage on it.

A fresh coat of paint might make the living room pop, but you want something original and painting techniques like color washing, rag rolling, striee glazing, stippling, stenciling and sponging usually require some level of experience and are difficult to master without professional instruction. In addition, even the most professional application of these methods yields limited results. After all, Michelangelo, himself, couldn't paint a high-resolution photograph-quality airplane and race car on your son's bedroom walls or a princess on your daughter's.

So, how do you turn the decorating designs in your head into reality? Enter, wallpaper. As you probably know, wallpaper is a product that allows you to apply decorative images and patterns to the walls of your home.

All of us have at one time or another been witness to some of the gaudy or drab examples of its use. Whether it be your grandmother's home or your nutty neighbor with dolphins trimming the ceiling of her home, examples of its misuse abound. However, with todays advanced versions and a trained eye, you can utilize wallpaper to give your home an amazing makeover based on a classic antique look, to an original modern  look, to everything in between.

So, what's the most important thing to consider when choosing wallpaper? Aside from the pattern itself, above all, the most important thing to keep in mind is how long the wallpaper will be in place. Why is this important? Well, quite simply if you choose the wrong type of wallpaper, you will have a messy, time-consuming headache on your hands when the time comes to strip it from the walls.

Many types of wallpaper are often put up with sticky adhesives that are hard to remove. In other words, the wallpaper comes off not in large convenient sheets, but tiny tearing strips that must be removed with a moist rag and a metal putty knife. What's more, some wallpaper adhesives are so sticky, it can be difficult to completely remove them without chipping away chunks of sheet rock from the wall.

So, what type of wallpaper should you choose? Without a doubt, the self-adhesive peelable and strippable wallpapers are your best bet. These products offer you the most selection with the least amount of headache. Unlike traditional types of wallpaper that require you to submerge the paper in warm water for as much as 5 to 15 minutes to activate the adhesive, self-adhesive wallpaper requires only that you peel the backing from the wallpaper and apply it directly to the wall. There's very little fuss and unlike traditional types of wallpaper, peelable and strippable wallpapers usually come off in large productive strips and can sometimes be cleared from a wall in a matter of minutes. And, if any adhesive is left behind upon removal, it usually comes up with just a little warm soapy water.

When purchasing and applying wallpaper, there are a couple of points you should also consider:
Although you can apply wallpaper over painted walls, the surface must be smooth. Wallpaper won't adhere to heavily textured walls, so they must be sanded flat prior to hanging the paper. If the paint is semi or high-gloss, you should first add a quick coat of latex water-based primer. This should make the wallpaper stick and last for a long period of time.
Remove old wallpaper before applying the new. This is an important step that will make the new wallpaper last longer and look better. Although you can lay new wallpaper over the old, it is generally not a good idea.

The best way to rid yourself of old wallpaper is to dampen the wallpaper with a mixture of vinegar and water. You can either use a moist rag or a spray bottle. Give the moisture time to soak through the paper and loosen the old adhesive. Now, you're ready for the time-consuming process of removing the existing paper. This exercise should bring home your decision to use self-adhesive peelable and strippable wallpaper for your project. Note that if the old wallpaper is covered with a vinyl coating, the moisture will not soak through. So, before you begin dampening it, you'll need to score the surface with a box blade or utility knife.

Although it does have certain drawbacks, wallpaper offers many more options than painting alone and if done correctly, it can provide a long-lasting base or accent to your remodeling plans.

About the Author

Ryan Lawrence is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a contractor or more home care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Wallpaper Instead of Paint; Remodeling

How do I get tape marks off my stone floors?

My fiance and I just moved into a new apartment with stone floors in the kitchen. The people who repaired a broken tile used what appears to be duct tape or some other strong adhesive tape to hold the tile in place. Now there is a tape mark right across my floor and I cannot get it off. Does anyone have any ideas? The tape mark is not sticky, too much time has gone by, now its just a dark strip of what was obviously tape. HELP! Its driving me mad!

Try some rubbing alcohol.=)

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10ft. Magnet Strip W/ Adhesive Each $2.99 Our Magnet Strip With Adhesive is a ten foot roll of magnet that is sticky backed. Each magnet roll measures 1/2 inch x 10 feet and can be easily cut with a knife or scissors. You can create craft projects at home, school, the office or shop by simply attaching a piece of Magnet Strip With Adhesive onto the back of nearly any item to hang onto a magnetized surface. The possibilities are endless!

Post-it Super Sticky Note $13.99 0% 100 3M 4" 4" Width x 6" Length 5 5 / Pack 6" 660-5PK Post-it Notes are the perfect size for notes, numbers and lists. Repositionable adhesive won't mark paper and other surfaces. Attach notes without staples, paper clips or tape. Use the self-adhesive top strip to stick them on papers, desks and other places where you need a reminder. Notes are lined so you can make neater notes. Paper used comes from well-managed forests where trees are replanted. Adhesive Note No Paper Post-it Rectangle Reminder Repositionable Ruled Self-adhesive Super Sticky Super Sticky Note Yellow www.3m.com

Post-it Super Sticky Adhesive Note $2.99 0% 3M 4" 4" Width x 4" Length 4490SSMX 6 6 / Pack 90 Post-it Super Sticky Notes stick anywhere you need them such as computer monitors, doors and walls. The lined pages are ideal for jotting down shopping lists and notes. Features a unique adhesive that holds stronger and longer while removing cleanly without residue. Repositionable notes apply and reapply. Adhesive Note Assorted No Post-it Repositionable Ruled Self-adhesive Square Super Sticky Super Sticky Adhesive Note www.3m.com

Baumgartens Kanga Sticky Pockets CD/DVD Pocket $2.99 0% 1 CD/DVD 5 / Pack 5" x 5" 61801 CD/DVD Self-Adhesive Pocket with flap offers a great way to store CDs, DVDs and more. Self-adhesive strip allows you to easily affix pocket to folders, notebooks or side of your computer. Baumgartens Binder Pocket Clear Kanga Sticky Pockets CD/DVD Pocket No Self-adhesive Sticky Pockets www.b3.net

Sticky Tack Value Pack (5.3 oz.) $3.99 Sticky Tack replaces tape and is a reusable adhesive that temporarily bonds wall signs and banners safely to your walls. Use to fasten posters,notices,greeting cards and more. Sticky Tack is a blue,non-toxic,sticky clay-like material. How to use Sticky Tack: Pull off a piece of Sticky Tack,Soften Sticky Tack between fingers,Apply on corners of item you want to hang. Please Note: Sticky Tack may not work on cold or damp surfaces,furniture,wallpaper,dusty surfaces or surfaces painted with flat paint. Sticky Tack may leave a faint mark on some surfaces. How to remove Sticky Tack: Gently roll Sticky Tack off of surface. Do not pull. Small traces can be rolled off with another ball of Sticky Tack. Do not leave on surface for more than 48 hours. Small traces may be removed with cleaning fluid. Do not use on furniture or decorations where the surface may be damaged. Each package contains approximately 15 strips (each strip is approximately 0.5" wide x 3" long) of Sticky Tack.

22732 - Avery Lay Flat Sticky Note - Removable, Residue-Free, Self-Adhesive - 4 inch X 6 inch - Assorted Pastel - 12 / Pack $36.01 self-adhesive Notes Feature Two Adhesive Strip on The Back so Each Note Stays Flat on The Surface. The Design of These Lay Flat Sticky Notes Reduces Problems of Notes Wrinkling, Creasing, Curling or Flapping. Each Sticky Note Removes Cleanly And Easily With no Residue Left Behind. Each Pad Includes 90 Ruled Notes. Pads Come in Assorted Pastel Colors Including Blue, Green, Orange, Pink And Purple. [AVE22732] UPC: 072782227326 UNSPC: 14111530 2.73 LB

22731 - Avery Lay Flat Sticky Note - Removable, Residue-Free, Self-Adhesive - 4 inch X 6 inch - Assorted Pastel - 5 / Pack $21.55 self-adhesive Notes Feature Two Adhesive Strip on The Back so Each Note Stays Flat on The Surface. The Design of These Lay Flat Sticky Notes Reduces Problems of Notes Wrinkling, Creasing, Curling or Flapping. Each Sticky Note Removes Cleanly And Easily With no Residue Left Behind. Each Pad Includes 90 Ruled Notes. Pads Come in Assorted Pastel Colors Including Blue, Green, Orange, Pink And Purple. [AVE22731] UPC: 072782227319 UNSPC: 14111530 1.14 LB

22609 - Avery Lay Flat Sticky Note - Removable, Residue-Free, Self-Adhesive - 4 inch X 6 inch - Assorted - 5 / Pack $23.94 unlike Other Sticky Notes, Avery Lay Flat Sticky Notes Feature an Extra Strip of Adhesive on The Bottom so Notes Stay Flat. Whether Your Surface is Flat or Round, Our Sticky Notes Allow For a Flexible Hold With Reduced Curling, Lifting And Flapping. These Ruled Notes Are a Fast, Easy And Convenient Solution For Quick Notes, Reminders, To-do Lists or Just to Help You Get And Stay Organized. And, When You're Done, They Remove Cleanly. Lay it on The Line With These Essential Little Notes. [AVE22609] UPC: 072782226091 UNSPC: 14111530 1.14 LB

3M Hooks & Adhesive Strips $8.99 Forget about nails screws and tacks these hooks are fast and easy to hang! Adhesive holds strongly on a variety of surfaces including paint wood tile and more. Removes cleanly - no holes tears marks sticky residue or stains. Adhesive strip is 2-3/4L x 3/4W x 1/16 thick hook is 1/2Dia. 4 hooks and 12 strips included. Weight capacity: 3 lbs

22658 - Avery Lay Flat Sticky Note - Removable, Residue-Free, Self-Adhesive - 4 inch X 6 inch - Neon Blue, Lemon, Lime, Magenta, Neon Pink - 12 / Pack $41.36 self-adhesive Notes Feature Two Adhesive Strip on The Back so Each Note Stays Flat on The Surface. The Design of These Lay Flat Sticky Notes Reduces Problems of Notes Wrinkling, Creasing, Curling or Flapping. Each Sticky Note Removes Cleanly And Easily With no Residue Left Behind. Each Pad Includes 90 Ruled Notes. Pads Come in Assorted Bright Colors Including Neon Blue, Lemon, Lime, Magenta And Neon Pink. [AVE22658] UPC: 072782226589 UNSPC: 14111530 2.73 LB

Amscan 28852 Sticky Tack Value Pack 5.3 oz. $19.62 Sticky Tack replaces tape and is a reusable adhesive that temporarily bonds wall signs and banners safely to your walls. Use to fasten posters notices greeting cards and more. Sticky Tack is a blue nontoxic sticky claylike material. How to use Sticky Tack: Pull off a piece of Sticky Tack Soften Sticky Tack between fingers Apply on corners of item you want to hang. Please Note: Sticky Tack may not work on cold or damp surfaces furniture wallpaper dusty surfaces or surfaces painted with flat paint. Sticky Tack may leave a faint mark on some surfaces. How to remove Sticky Tack: Gently roll Sticky Tack off of surface. Do not pull. Small traces can be rolled off with another ball of Sticky Tack. Do not leave on surface for more than 48 hours. Small traces may be removed with cleaning fluid. Do not use on furniture or decorations where the surface may be damaged. Each package contains approximately 15 strips (each strip is approximately 0.5 wide x 3 long) of Sticky Tack.Material: rubber polybuteneDimensions (LxWxH):8.75 x 4.5 x 0.25

Sparco Premium Pastel Adhesive Sticky Notes Pad $5.99 0% 1.50" 1.50" Width x 2" Length 100 12 12 / Pack 19852 2" Colorful Adhesive Sticky Notes are repositionable. Stick a note again and again. Each stays firmly in place and removes without marks or spots. Adhesive note pads feature solvent-free adhesive. Adhesive Note No Pastel Assorted Plain Adhesive Note Rectangle Removable Repositionable Solvent-free Adhesive Sparco Sparco Products Unruled

Sticky By This $9.49 Sticky By This

Sticky Tack $2.99 Sticky Tack is a reusable adhesive used for sticking decorations to walls. Sticky Tack replaces tape and is removable Use Sticky Tack for scene setters, cutouts, wall decorations and banners. Sticky Tack is easy to apply and easy to remove. Use it again and again! To apply, pull off a piece, soften it between your fingers and press firmly to the surface. To remove, simply roll it off the surface. May leave faint marks, do not use on wallpaper, delicate surfaces, painted walls. Leave no longer than 48 hours on the walls. Each package contains 2.1 ounces (60 grams) of Sticky Tack.

Post-it Super Sticky 660SSGRID Adhesive Note $10.99 0% 3 3 / Pack 3M 4" 4" Width x 6" Length 6" 660SSGRID Post-it Super Sticky Notes hold stronger and longer than most self-adhesive notes so you can be sure that your message gets through. Have the confidence to leave important messages on multiple surfaces including computer monitors, office doors, and walls. Repositionable adhesive won't mark paper and other surfaces. Notes are lined with a 1/4" light blue grid for precision messages. Paper used comes from well-managed forests where trees are replanted. Each pad contains 90 sheets. Adhesive Note No Paper Post-it Rectangle Reminder Repositionable Ruled Self-adhesive Super Sticky Super Sticky Grid Note US White www.3m.com

Post-it Super Sticky Recycled Adhesive Note $18.99 30% 3M 4" 4" Width x 4" Length 6 6 / Pack 675-6SSNRP 90 Post-it Super Sticky Notes hold stronger and longer than most self-adhesive notes so you can be sure that your message gets through. Have the confidence to leave important messages on multiple surfaces including computer monitors, office doors, and walls. Perfect size for notes and reminders. Notes are made with 30 percent post-consumer recycled material. Paper used comes from well-managed forests where trees are replanted. 90 sheets per pad. Adhesive Note Assorted No Paper Post-it Ruled Self-adhesive Square Super Sticky Super Sticky Recycled Adhesive Note Yes www.3m.com

Festool 485724 32.8 ft. Adhesive Strip Roll $23 32.8 ft. Adhesive Strip Roll - 485724

Post-it Super Sticky R330RP12AP Adhesive Note $17.99 100% 18 18 / Pack 3" 3" Width x 3" Length 30% 3M Post-it Notes feature repositionable adhesive that won't mark paper and other surfaces. Attach notes without staples, paper clips or tape. Repositionable notes can be applied and reapplied. Great for attaching notes to correspondence. Notes are made with plant-based adhesive and 100 percent recycled paper with 30 percent post-consumer material. Paper used comes from well-managed forests where trees are replanted. Plants used to make the adhesive were replenished after harvesting. Adhesive Note Assorted No Paper Post-it R330RP12AP Reminder Repositionable Square Super Sticky Super Sticky Recycled Pop-up Notes Pad US Yes www.3m.com

Velcro Sticky Back 90069 Sticky Tape $1.99 0.63" 15 / Set 90069 Easy to use For smooth surfaces General purpose fasteners for everyday use Adhesive reaches maximum strength after 24 hours Black Multipurpose Sticky Back Sticky Back 90069 Sticky Tape Sticky Tape Velcro Velcro Industries B.V www.velcro.com

Post-it Super Sticky 65424NHCP Adhesive Note $23.99 24 24 / Pack 3" 3" Width x 3" Length 30% 3M 65424NHCP 70 Sheets per Pad Stock up on Post-it Super Sticky Notes with the handy cabinet pack. Easy-to-open cabinet pack contains individually wrapped pads. Storage tray provides a convenient way to keep extra pads organized. Repositionable adhesive on each pad won't mark paper and other surfaces. Post-it Super Sticky Notes hold stronger and longer than most self-adhesive notes so you can be sure that your message gets through. Have the confidence to leave important messages on multiple surfaces including computer monitors, office doors, and walls. Perfect size for short notes and reminders. Notes are made with 30 percent post-consumer recycled material. Paper used comes from well-managed forests where trees are replanted. Adhesive Note Assorted No Paper Post-it Reminder Repositionable Square Super Sticky Super Sticky Recycled Note Pad US Yes www.3m.com

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Bright, 5/Pack. Pack of 5 $7.81 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 5. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remov

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Citrus, 5/Pack. Pack of 5 $7.81 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 5. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remov

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 4 x 6, 90 Sheets, Citrus, 5/Pack. Pack of 5 $16.84 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 5. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remov

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Citrus, 12/Pack. Pack of 12 $16.45 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 12. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remo

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Pastel Yellow, 5/Pack. Pack of 5 $6.36 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 5. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remov

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, Lined, 90 Sheets, Pastel Yellow, 12/Pack. Pack of 12 $14.38 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 12. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remo

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Pastel Yellow, 12/Pack. Pack of 12 $14.51 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 12. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remo

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 3 x 3, 90 Sheets, Bright, 12/Pack. Pack of 12 $16.79 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 12. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remo

Avery Perforated Sticky Notes, 4 x 6, 90 Sheets, Bright, 5/Pack. Pack of 5 $16.84 Manufacturer: Avery. Pack of 5. Micro perforation allows you to tear off the adhesive strip and take your note with you. Perfect for shopping or to-do lists. Use as a regular sticky note or remove adhesive area to carry in a purse, pocket or wallet. Remov

Sticky Sheets $8.99 Sticky Sheets are designed to clean large areas fast and to be easy to use. All you do is peel off the paper backing and place it on your bed or furniture. What's amazing about Sticky Sheets isn't that it gets hair off furniture the first time. It's that it keeps on working time after time. Sticky sheets are so sticky that you could even leave them on your furniture and keep pets away from the fabric. Big (2'x 3') sheets coated on one side with a powerful adhesive specially formulated for pet hair. After removing the paper backing, stick it on, grab the corners and pull up – off comes the pet hair, crumbs, lint and more. Testimonial "Oh my God!!! This is the greatest thing since sliced bread. StickySheets works on my couch, carpets and stairs, in my car. I love this thing!!! I have an American Eskimo Spitz - she sheds like nothing I've ever seen and this cleans up her hair so well!!! To whoever invented this - it is about time!!! Thanks for saving me so much time. Cleaning up after a big dog has never been easier. StickySheets get what the vacuum doesn't! "