Tissue Walls

A can of paint can usually do wonders but sometimes a sorely damaged wall needs a little more help. That’s when I pull out the reams of tissue paper from Office Depot and a jug of Elmer’s glue from Home Depot. For very little investment you can achieve an unusual leathery look rich in interest and texture. I used this technique on our 14’ living room walls that were covered in wallpaper I dreaded stripping. It covered the wallpaper beautifully and saved me days of agony! Now everyone that comes over wants to touch the finish to feel exactly what it is.

Supplies
1 gallon Elmer’s glue
bundles of tissue paper
paint roller
paint tray

Directions
1) Scrunch up single sheets of tissue paper into apple sized balls.
2) Pour 2 pints glue and 1 pint water in tray and stir mixture well
3) Wet roller in glue mixture and roll onto wall
4) Loosely unscrunch a tissue ball and press onto wet gluey wall.
5) Reroll over tissue to complete adhesion and seal.
6) Repeat over entire area and don’t be concerned with overlapping. It won’t show.
7) Allow to dry. Paint as desired.

Tip
Use a lighter shade as an all over color and then use a deep color mixed with glaze and rag on to achieve an aged look. The darker color will seep into the deeper cracks and areas. It can look like old world stucco or ancient leather. Make it different and exciting! After all, it’s just glue, paint and paper. Enjoy!