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Beadboard Wallpaper Party

September 22, 2009 By Rhoda 85 Comments

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I hope you all are ready for some fun today. Prepared to be inspired to try something new!

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In case you missed my kitchen project using beadboard wallpaper, that is the one that got me hooked.   Go back and check that out if you  missed it.  After using it so successfully on the ends of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets, I was itching to try it in some other spots and this bathroom makeover seemed like the perfect place to do that.

I laid out the wallpaper in my livingroom floor and began cutting the pieces, after deciding the height I wanted the paper to come to on the wall.

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And the decision was made to have the chair rail sit right on top of the light switch on this wall, so that’s where my line went.  I made the brilliant deduction that putting up the paper first would be the way to go. 🙂  Then, I would add the chair rail molding right on top of the paper.  Easy!  I bought one 8′ length of chair rail molding and cut it to fit this wall space with my mitre box.

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Then, again I wet the back of the pre-pasted paper in the bathtub and let it sit for 5 minutes before applying it right to the wall.  No priming necessary.

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I got all the pieces cut and hung up, being careful to cut around the light switch. IMG_6421

As I did in the kitchen, I went back with some caulking and added that in the seams to make them disappear even more.  A couple of spots on my seams seemed to dry out too fast without sticking, so I took some craft glue and swiped it down the inside edges and pressed down really good.  So, if you have that problem, just add a tiny bit of glue to the edges.  Then caulk!  After painting it all with your trim paint, it shouldn’t come up at all.

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I prepainted the molding with 2 coats of my white trim paint and then hammered it in place with some finish nails.  This time I did a better job of counter sinking them and caulking to hide them.  See that tiny little wall edge to the left?  I wrapped the wallpaper around that corner too, just for continuity.

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After 2 coats of trim paint on the paper and touch-ups on the molding, that was all there was to it.  Truly an easy project and I think a great way to add some architectural interest to a small room.  I thought that just this one wall was all that was needed and I really love it.

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The Antique White paint really transformed this space too and I love the lighter color and feel in here.IMG_6445

And with the light switch cover back in place, it looks like a new room.

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Here are a few closeups so you can see how it looks.  It really does look like the real thing, but of course, it doesn’t FEEL like the real thing.  That I can live with. IMG_6686

To  me, this is the perfect solution if you don’t want to go to the trouble of cutting real beadboard and taking out baseboards.  This is the next best thing, for a very cost-effective price.  I spent $25 on that roll of beadboard wallpaper and did my kitchen cabinet project and this one.  And I still have a little bit left for something else.  If  you didn’t see the entire makeover on this bathroom, go over to the Homegoods giveaway post to see it all.  It’s quite the transformation!  In fact, if you haven’t signed up yet, the giveaway will be on for almost a month, so don’t miss out.

I’m very happy to say that I’m now carrying the Wall Doctor Graham Brown paintable beadboard wallpaper in my online shop so click HERE to order it for yourself!  You will love this stuff! There are other versions of this wallpaper, but I can tell you the Graham Brown version is the ONLY one I would use.  The others pale in comparison.

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One of my readers, Kristen, who doesn’t have a blog also used the beadboard wallpaper on her kitchen backsplash, so I’m going to share those with you here:

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Doesn’t Kristen have a beautiful kitchen? She used the beadboard wallpaper to cover a handmade tile backsplash that wasn’t her style and this was a good temporary solution until she commits to something else.  She said she’d love to use it in more spots too. BeadBoard with Plate

Thanks, Kristen for sharing your project with us too!

So, I can’t wait to see what y’all have done with beadboard wallpaper.  You know how to play:  add your link to Mr. Linky so that we can all come by and see your project too.  This is going to be fun!

  1. Be sure and add your permalink (the link to your post) and not just your blog address.
  2. Add a link back to THIS post, so that all of your friends can come over to the party too.

Let’s get inspired!

Beadboard Wallpaper party Participants

1. Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss
2. Stephanie – Master Bedroom
3. paintergal
4. melissa * 320 Sycamore (beadboard tray)
5. melissa * 320 Sycamore (beadboard cabinets)
6. Linda from ::Surroundings::
7. ~Country Lady~Ladeside bathroom and laundry room
8. A Queen in Training (beadboard alcove)
9. [email protected] Country Nest
10. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!
11. [email protected] Stories of A to Z (Rain Gutter Bookshelves)
12. Karen~Desk Refab!
13. Karen~Shelf Refab to match the desk!
14. Jen R

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  1. Susie Harris says

    September 22, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Great job!!! I wish I knew about that paper before I did my kitchen…oh well I think I must find a new place to put more! pretty pretty Miss Rhoda!

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  2. Peach says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    I want some!!!

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  3. Marti says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Thank you Rhoda. I saw on your kitchen article that you said some paint was the same as SW Antique White so I pulled out a SW color deck to see it. It is just a smidge darker than the color I put on the walls yesterday, and I like it much better. I love your house; it is absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. cindy~My Romantic Home says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    That looks great Rhoda!!! I really want to do it in my powder room but I just didn’t get a chance to do it before your party. Do you have to order it online or do they stock it at Home Depot?

    Kristen’s kitchen is adorable!

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  5. Nancy says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:55 am

    No! Oh my goodness. We have a home in Vermont now that needs to be Vermont-ed up. Perfect. This goes right on my chalkboard so I don’t forget! Thank you so much.

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  6. Kristen W. says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Wallpaper Backsplash Update:
    Hello. Rhoda asked me to stop by and leave a few more details about using the wallpaper over tile on my backsplash. I should have mentioned that I did line the backsplash first with a liner that comes on a roll just like wallpaper. I found it at Lowe’s in the wallpaper section. Home depot does not carry it. It is NOT prepasted, so I bought the roll-on paste. (It was right next to the liner.) Read the directions and make sure you let it set for a day or two.

    As for the wallpaper, I did find that after it dried (before painting) I needed to caulk a couple of the seams that were
    just a tad too visible for my preference. I used DryDex by Dap. It goes on pink, and when it turns white you know it is dry and ready to paint! Don’t put this stuff on too thick because you do NOT want to use sandpaper on this wallpaper, of course. Use your finger or a damp cloth to wipe off excess while it is still wet. If the seam still shows after it dries, just apply some more and wait. After your seams are smooth you are ready to paint. I painted with a combination of roller and brush. Don’t press too hard with your roller. You don’t want to have flat spots. Listen, it isn’t rocket science, just do it! You’ll love it. And if you don’t love it, chances are you will still like it better that whatever it is you covered up, so you still win!

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  7. Belinda says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    For those of you who put in your walls, did you “size” your walls before papering with the bead board wall paper? I have textured walls which have to be “sized” to give them a smooth finish before wall paper can go up. I’m curious if you just put it up over textured walls or were lucky enough to have smooth walls to begin with.

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  8. Kate at Centsational Girl says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I love it all, both yours and Kristen’s. Fabulous job – I’m so inspired. Must find a place to hang some beadboard wallpaper !

    Kate

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  9. Kym says

    September 25, 2009 at 3:14 am

    I was looking at curtains in Lowe’s today (Northern California) & turned around to look at the other side of the aisle… lo & behold a new display of tons of pre-pasted textured wallpaper. After seeing all of the entries in your party I had been getting ready to buy the paper online (our Home Depot was not carrying it.) I immediately scooped up a roll of the beadboard & some of the ceiling tin type. Not sure if they are double rolls, but they each have 11 yards. The beadboard was ~$14 and the tin ~$17. Just read the small print on the beadboard paper & it is made by Graham & Brown!!

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  10. Rhoda says

    September 26, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Queen in Training emailed me about her wallpaper & here are the specs she shared, that came from Walmart:

    brand “easy wallpaper TM”

    -pattern # 17287

    -motif # 83901

    -bar code 3456517287

    It was $24.99 CAD

    I don’t think this is the same paper as Graham Brown, since the pattern # is not the same. To be sure you get the prepasted, paintable Graham Brown wallpaper, I’d buy it directly from Graham Brown OR from the Home Depot link above.

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  11. Kelli Garner says

    September 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Great site, how do I subscribe?

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  12. Leigh Ann says

    October 10, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Rhoda, thanks for the inspiration! I found the paper at Lowe’s for under $15. I added it to my island and want to tackle my ugly outdated bathroom cabinets next!
    Blessings,
    Leigh Ann

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  13. Melissa says

    October 22, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    I was wondering how the wallpaper holds up with kids- I’ve got 5 and hate to do a project that they will destroy! I’m thinking of doing my bar area and maybe redoing my kitchen cabinets with the wallpaper. Please advise! Love your site!

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  14. Hollie says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Wow this is awesome. I am inspired to try this beadboard wallpaper you show!

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  15. Tiffany M says

    May 4, 2010 at 6:05 am

    Hi Rhoda,

    I started a project with this paper last night and I’m having trouble with it sticking to the wall. I didn’t realize I was supposed to ‘book’ it after wetting it. Could this be the problem? I really don’t feel like using paste with prepasted paper. Love what you did with it!!

    Thanks!

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  16. Tierra says

    October 21, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    I’m in the middle of redoing our powder room, and this would be perfect as well as help me to stay under my thrifty budget. Thank you, Thank you , Thank you!!!

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