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Post by villanelle on Sept 21, 2020 13:09:19 GMT -5
Has anyone used removable wall paper? We have a small chest freezer and because our house sucks, the only place we can put it is in our breakfast nook, which is otherwise a very relaxing space with a giant comfy chair. The large white rectangle in the corner is an eyesore, and I;m thinking that if I cover it in a pretty skin, it will be less bad. I'm not sure exactly how these removable wallpapers work, specifically what sort of adhesive they use. Would they stick to a freezer? (It's white, so not stainless, and I'd say it's seem to be a pretty standard freezer texture and material, whatever that is.)
I know I could also use contact paper, but there are far more wallpaper options, and I also know that I am not patient or detail-oriented so the ability to pull it off (even if I have to trash that piece) if/when I get massive bubbles or wrinkles during application is appealing. It won't need to be perfect, but a truly terrible application job would look worse than the ugly freezer.
Also open to any other suggestions. Freezer is very roughly 3.5' tall by 3 by 2.5.
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Post by Peachy on Sept 21, 2020 17:38:27 GMT -5
What about a nice print fabric and putting a picture or flowers or whatever on top? Something that’s easily moved when you need to access it.
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Post by villanelle on Sept 21, 2020 18:10:45 GMT -5
What about a nice print fabric and putting a picture or flowers or whatever on top? Something that’s easily moved when you need to access it. Interesing. How would I attach the fabric? Or are you imagining something like a tablecloth? |
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Post by justthinking on Sept 21, 2020 18:53:45 GMT -5
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Post by deeniereenie on Sept 21, 2020 21:17:52 GMT -5
Not going to promise you this will work on a freezer, but it has worked for me on wood. Soak fabric in liquid starch. Press on side of freezer, let dry. I dip the fabric all the way into the starch, wring it out, and press onto the wall. I would maybe do the front side first, and overlap the edges slightly on the sides, then after that dries, do the sides and overlap onto the back.
This is how I covered my classroom door when I had a really ugly jacked up door. It stayed on for 3 years, even with kindergartners opening and closing doors constantly.
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Post by Peachy on Sept 22, 2020 6:10:12 GMT -5
What about a nice print fabric and putting a picture or flowers or whatever on top? Something that’s easily moved when you need to access it. Interesing. How would I attach the fabric? Or are you imagining something like a tablecloth? Yes, I was thinking like a tablecloth. |
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Post by nansel on Sept 22, 2020 10:01:03 GMT -5
My 2c would be that Peachy's idea would be the easiest and most attractive. Any formed covering like wallpaper would make it look like a freezer covered in wallpaper. A draped fabric with flowers or whatever would mask what is underneath while leaving it still accessible.
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Post by junebug on Sept 23, 2020 14:03:03 GMT -5
I actually think a freezer covered in fun stick-on wallpaper could be kind of cute! I think a tablecloth will say "there is something under here! and you don't know what it is!"
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Post by villanelle on Sept 23, 2020 14:56:58 GMT -5
I actually think a freezer covered in fun stick-on wallpaper could be kind of cute! I think a tablecloth will say "there is something under here! and you don't know what it is!" That's how I'm leaning as well. It's much taller than a table (about 36") so it won't look like a table. And since it's a chest freezer, everything would have to come off every time I open it. I am under no illusion that it it is going to look fantastic. Just "okay" and "less glaringly white" would be a win. I found one removable wallpaper that specifically listed "appliances" on the things on which it can be used, so I assume that means they will all stick passably well. Now I just have to find one that I like, that isn't super expensive, and that can arrive before late November. (I thought I had one selected until I saw the estimated arrival date!) |
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