5 Ways to Get Creative With Contact Paper
For years, contact paper was the stuff of mothers’ old cabinet drawers, but while you weren’t paying attention, it rolled into the 21st century. Today, contact paper comes in a countless patterns and colors, while remaining as easy to work with as it always was. Affordable, durable, and endlessly versatile, contact paper can be a true ally in DIY decor. Scroll down to see just some of the ways in which it can be used at home!
LABEL… EVERYTHING!
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Some rolls of contact paper are designed to be written on. Using a stencil, cut the paper into small, geometric shapes, then use them to label containers around the house. Here, chalkboard-style contact paper labels look great on silver pails storing tools and materials, but the same idea would also work in the pantry or linen closet.
Related: 10 DIY Labels for Better Home Organization
DRESS UP A DRESSER
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Old dressers can often be had for a song at tag sales and thrift stores. Make your low-cost find look like a million bucks, refacing the drawers with about ten dollars’ worth of contact paper.
Photo: 11 Easy Ways to Transform a Dull Dresser
PUT UP A BACKSPLASH
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Want a quick and easy way to bring a fresh look to your kitchen? Update an old backsplash with a sheet of contact paper. The color and pattern options are nearly limitless, the paper is durable and easy to clean, and when you tire of the style, you can simply peel it off and try something new.
Related: 17 Backsplash Ideas for a Unique Kitchen
RENEW YOUR COUNTERTOPS
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Replacing or refinishing your kitchen countertops can be an expensive proposition, but not if you use contact paper! Choose a thick and durable style (some patterns even mimic stone like granite or marble), then roll out the self-adhering paper using a credit card to keep things smooth.
Related: 8 Countertops You’d Never Believe Were Handmade
BANISH BLAND WALLS
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Create paint-like patterns on an accent wall with contact paper. It’s the perfect project for folks who aren’t comfortable with a paintbrush or who rent their space and cannot paint. The technique is mess- and hassle-free, and best of all, completely temporary and reversible.
