I should *NOT* have done this
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- It's been one year since I shared the tutorial of how to create a completely renter-friendly board and batten accent wall. Today I'm sharing my BIGGEST regret from the project and doing a Q&A of your commonly asked questions in the comment.
I'll share how this wall is holding up in my apartment, what I'd do differently and if this project is still worth it a year later.
I created a completely renter-friendly board and batten wall using Command Strips and removable wallpaper. It required no nails, no painting and no power tools.✨
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UPDATE: Wanna see if this wall will actually come down without damage? I have a whole video on the tear-down process here: th-cam.com/video/Lwh7P-JolcU/w-d-xo.html ✨
The command strips you used are the same ones I used to put up a hand towel box and when I took them off last month it took the paint, texture and drywall paper off with it. Mine looks horrible and in need of repair. I would suggest maybe use a hair dryer and lightly heat them before you remove them. you may want to lightly do the same thing on any paper that might feel like it is sticking. Just a suggestion.
That's a great idea, thank you! I haven't had any issue with command strips on my walls temporarily, but that was my fear with keeping them up "long term" like I have with the wall! I will definitely give the hair dryer a try
Omg yes that happened to me! I need to hang some heavier art & got the canvas command hangers… have you had any other issues with “damage free” hanging strips or removable wallpaper that i should avoid or tips to avoid removing paint & the drywall cracks ive had issues with in the past?? Love the hair dryer tip btw!!! 💡🧠⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love the white. I too have gray walls and painted this color first but hated it. Love the white in my bedroom as well. It's beautiful with gray walls. Thanks for the original ...I now LOVE my bedroom for first time in 3 yrs since I've been here
White and gray make such a classic, timeless combination! It's so great to hear you love your room now! 💜
Love the follow up! I own my home, but I want to try this out this way, so I don't mess up my walls.
I'm surprised some people didn't like the white and grey wall. I think that is an excellent choice, it is classic and elegant. Also rather calming. Great job. Love your channel. New subscriber here!🇨🇦
You can always go to the Apartment office and ask for touch up paint for your apartment. We move every year for my husband's job and so usually the first thing i do is take a Mason jar to the office and ask for paint. I absolutely love your wall ans it has inspired me to do this in our next apartment 😊
My landlords are quite difficult, I shake in my boots to ask them anything! 70 year old building, plaster walls?
This was a great way to do a follow up on the original video. I loved that one and will do a wall like that someday. You have such great tips. This video really takes it to the next level. 🥰🤗
Can’t believe it’s been a year! Still love this project, and glad that it got so much attention!
Appreciate the update and also how you handled all the comments👍
Thank you for revisiting and answering questions.
Thanks for the update. Good lessons learned! I was definitely on the side of folks who thought it looked plain (just watched that video this morning), but now that I see how you've styled the room, I really like it. Will I ever learn to wait for finishing touches?! 😆
I've been wondering for two years or so if painted contact paper would work on walls, so I'm SO glad you posted your trial! This gives me more faith that I won't end up with a huge project and bill on move-out day.
Amazing, Alli.☺ It was kind of you to answer all those questions. In the original video, you were very clear about how and why you were taking a particular course of action. Having never produced a video for public consumption, learning why white was such a great colour choice was interesting. White and grey are a classic colour combo-not boring! It was a great choice. ♡
A year! Well...I think it looks just as fantastic now as it did then. Great job! Alli!
Enjoy your day! Have a healthy, prosperous, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I watched your video, loved it and am doing a whole room. I’m doing whole room, with door and 2 windows. Wish me luck. 1 comment I’ve read is paint wall 1 st too. I’d love to see a crown moulding tutorial, I’m going to try it 🤭.
I absolutely love this DIY and have been considering trying it in our rental!! Thanks for the follow up! ❤️
Great video! Yeah, I would have painted the boards first, to avoid getting any paint on the wall. It was genius of you, to use the caulking to give it a more professional look. I hope you are able to match that grey paint color, maybe order a sample. You could try going into a paint store or home improvement store and bring photos taken in different lighting conditions.
That adds so much character!
Good to hear.
I haven’t checked the description box but, I hope your measurement formula is in there someplace. (I’m mathematically challenged ☺️)
U can get the contact paper and command strips a lot cheaper at Walmart.
Fantastic. I thought your first video was awesome…thanks for the follow up and tips.
Great job Alli! I watched both videos because for months I've been thinking about if I could put trim up with command tape. I own my house, but there is old wallpaper in some rooms that was glued directly on the dry wall which makes it impossible to remove without damaging it. The only thing I could think of was covering it with some panels. But seeing you paint the contact paper made me wonder about painting the wallpaper. Some edges of it have curled up though so maybe use some type of clear glue like modge poj on those spots, then paint. I don't know if that would work, maybe your contact paper stayed on so well because of the boards every 17"? Anyway I loved your video and seeing you do exactly what I've been thinking of. Thank you! Anyone who reads this should share opinions about painting wall paper. In any case I know you can out up trim with just command tape😊
Alli,I have a ques? & if you could give some ideas or pointer view on how to cover up my air filters or decor around it. pls.. need some tips pls..
Great info!
Awesome follow up!
Have you ever used bead board as a “wall” then attached whole thing to a wall? 🧐I’ve heard that bead board is super thin.
I have plaster walls, paint, & wall come off when i put things up. 😢I can spackle, however this is a new animal for me! Love your videos!❤
Yes I actually used Command Strips to hang up bead board in my entryway right here: th-cam.com/video/obi_QdEKU3g/w-d-xo.html I think if you can spackle over, then a few nails or screws wouldn't be so bad!
Taking the wall I built down today from your tutorial… pray for me 😂😂. It’s about 17x10 ft. I went hardcore hahaha
Omg yes! Good luck! I removed mine and it came down no problem! My only tip is to take your time. If you used the caulk, you can use an xacto or utility knife to carefully cut away the boards. Let me know how it goes!
@@ActuallyAlli it was so easy to take down! I did take my time and it took 3.5 hours to take it down and spackle a few marks where the paper lifted the wall paint. I didn’t use the exact type of paper that you did, so I bet if I did it wouldn’t have lifted the paint. But overall so happy w the install and removal process! You’re the bomb, I appreciate you!
The fact people asked these questions after you addressed it all in the video
Love it!
omg, I swear, some people are just miserable humans. It's completely not true that there are no stupid questions. lol Half of them could have been answered with "because it's my business and that's what I wanted!" You were very gracious, much more gracious than I could have been. It looks wonderful and I'm currently trying to figure out how to do it on plaster walls...which is a while different animal. ugh
Good job 👏
I know it says you’ll post an update when you remove, but before you get there… how would you remove it, since there’s no access to the command strips?
thank you that was so helpful
I thought about this too, but nice job tho.😊