I cut the paper I wanted on the top to size first and put it aside.
Mod-podge the top
and put on the paper. I used a sponge to flatten areas that had a tad too much mod podge under it ~ be careful if you do this it can abrade the paper.
Then carefully tuck corners, and apply more glue, if needed.
“Faux bead board” wall paper, called Wall Doctor since it will hide most wall flaws. Since I had measured carefully at the beginning I cut all my wall paper pieces, in advance of putting them on. It is pre-pasted wall paper so I did soak it but since I did not have a wallpaper tray, I used my bathtub and didn’t take photos!
I peeled off the plastic brand name label and taped two pieces of paper together to get the width I needed for the template for the curved front area of the fridge. I then tape it to the fridge and used a pencil to make the shape. I then cut out the paper,
And after soaking the wall paper I applied mod podge to the front of the fridge and put the paper on.
done
I did this to all sides and the painted it to match the room it would go in.
In the café room.
Pretty and hidden all at once. I am pleased!
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