Update a Vanity With Wallpaper
Materials Needed:
- bathroom vanity
- vinyl wallpaper
- wallpaper paste
- wallpaper-smoothing tool
- utility knife
- wood filler
- putty knife
- damp cloth
- screwdriver
- door pulls
- medium-grit sanding block
- pencil
- notepad
- tape measure
- level
- paintbrush
- bucket
- drop cloth
- drill
- drill bit
- wallpaper primer
Prep Doors
Use screwdriver to remove existing door pulls and hinges. Lay doors out on a long, flat surface. Fill any carved detail with wood filler using utility knife. Once wood filler has dried, use medium-grit sanding block to smooth out surface of door. Add wallpaper primer to surface of doors and base with paintbrush.
Measure and Cut Wallpaper
Use tape measure to determine height and width of doors and vanity base. Jot measurements down on notepad using pencil. Referring to dimensions on notepad, roll out vinyl wallpaper, then mark using pencil and level. Cut vinyl wallpaper using utility knife.
Add Paste
Protect floor of work area with drop cloth. Lay out pre-cut pieces of vinyl wallpaper, back side up, on long, flat surface. Pour wallpaper paste into bucket. Dip paintbrush into bucket, then "paint" an even layer of paste on the back of the wallpaper. Fold both ends of wallpaper into the middle, allow approximately five minutes for paste to settle.
Attach Wallpaper to Doors
Unfold wallpaper, then press directly to door, matching repeat piece by piece, and wrapping around to the back. Smooth out air bubbles using wallpaper-smoothing tool. Cut away excess using utility knife. Wipe off any residue with damp cloth.
Attach Wallpaper to Base
Apply paste directly to vanity base using paint brush. Press firmly in place, matching repeat piece by piece, then cut away excess using utility knife. Smooth out air bubbles using wallpaper-smoothing tool. Wipe off any residue with damp cloth.
Add New Door Pulls
Use screwdriver to attach hinges to doors and vanity base. Drill holes for door pulls with drill bit. Install door pulls with screwdriver.
