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Fabric For Your Walls

Installing fabric on walls, whether glued or upholstered, gives a wonderful dimension to surfaces and helps to hide blemished walls. Read here for information about wall fabrics and ideas for using them in your home.

Benjamin Moore on Paint Techniques

Instructions for several faux finishing techniques.

Fabric Projects from HGTV

Links to fabric and sewing projects from all over HGTV's website.

Benjamin Moore Project of the Month

Browse the current project or choose "Past Projects" to see a list of interesting paint ideas. All projects include photos, tips, materials, and instructions.

Faux Finishing Techniques from HGTV

Lots of links to projects and ideas from all over HGTV's website.

Linit.com - Ideas with Starch

Choose the "Decorating" section to get instructions on using fabric to decorate walls.

Shirred Wall Decor

Tips and instructions on this project, from Decorating with Style, Episode DWS-731.

Light Pattern Design

An unusual wall covering is offered by this company in Montreal, Canada. Their 20" padded wall boards are sold insets to cover part or all of a wall, providing color, interest, and insulation.

Upholster a Wall

No photo but instructions on upholstering a wall from Decorating with Style, Episode DWS-347.

Wainscoting Treatment with Starch

More instructions for the liquid starch technique, from Decorating with Style, Episode DWS-734.

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