Comments on: Pretty, textured walls, if I do say so myself

By: Kathleen R.

Kathleen R. — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:14:37 +0000

I am going to use this as my (small) kitchen backsplash with washable paint and a dark tan color between stark white cabinets and an earthy, busy granite countertop, anything else would be too much. We have under-cabinet lights to show it off. I plan to finish it with a scrubbable boat-grade polyurethane topcoat. What a great idea, thank you!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:24:47 +0000

I’m working on a friend’s kitchen in her old Victorian right now. The walls had 1970’s wallpaper that we removed and we love the rustic appeal of the wall underneath… except for a few spots that were patched – one with plaster, one with drywall. Trying to replicate the old texture of wallpaper paste and beautiful layers of blue and olive paint has been a challenge, but I’ve had the cheesecloth idea rattling around for awhile and I’m thrilled to see how well it can turn out! Another tool for my toolbox!

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:54:08 +0000

In reply to Melissa Nelson. We love it in our Victorian, it really adds a vintage feel. It is hard to undo though, it will have to be mudded over if you don't like it. You can always test a section first! And we used latex paint. Have fun!

By: Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:52:21 +0000

Can I use latex or does it have to be oil based paint? I’m redoing my bathroom in Old Victorian. Would this fit into the motif, or not? Please let me know, as I’m VERY IMPULSIVE and anxious to get started!!! 🙂

By: Rhino Shield

Rhino Shield — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:06:36 +0000

Jenn Anderson
Boston, MA
I am having l nightmares over the Rhino Shield covering on my house, installed just over three years ago. Large bubbles are in the material that I can slit and hand peel the material, right down to the bare red cedar clapboards, which were also primed with an oil primer and finished with latex paint before the Rhino-Shield was applied. The material has a lifetime guarantee, so when I called several persons, including the owner Rhino Shield they all came over quickly.
Rhino Shield said that the material was probably put on when the cedar was damp, and thus would strip everything and apply a new primer and finish coat, let dry, then apply new Rhino Shield, adding that there will be no more work till flashing is….
Read more about my issue here
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/09/14/coating-home-bubbled-after-years/EvVT7CXrTWHf9A6Ky9eF9N/story.html

By: Kitchen style - Little Victorian

Kitchen style - Little Victorian — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:57:36 +0000

[…] the walls light blue, but we’re going to go with the same warm white that’s in the living room. We also decided to stain the wood shelves instead of painting them and we’re going with […]

By: Christina O

Christina O — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:07:40 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Grasscloth was what I had wanted in the living room, that's why Dad suggested this. We're so glad because I like it even better. It's more casual than grasscloth with the inconsistent lines and seams.

And yes, perfect for bumpy walls. Good point!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:13:27 +0000

What a great trick to keep in mind for damaged, cracked, or lumpy walls. I’ve heard of crumpling up tissue paper and then smoothing it back out and applying it to the walls for subtle texture, but never cheesecloth. I imagine it’s almost like faux grasscloth. Very unique!

By: Christina O

Christina O — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:38:13 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Thank you!

By: Christina O

Christina O — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:38:01 +0000

In reply to onshore. Oh wow, keeping them clean never crossed my mind. But I did use satin finish paint, so if dust does stick, it should come off easily. I will watch for that though!