But if you choose a random pattern like this faux granite, the seams blend together and you really have to hunt for them! Plus, why are you dulling your good kitchen knives on granite anyway? That's what a cutting board is for!Īnother issue that people love to point out is that the seams are visible where two pieces of contact paper meet. Of course you can't! But we couldn't chop on the laminate countertop underneath either, so it was a non-issue for us. DrawbacksĪ comment I frequently get is that you can't cut on contact paper like real granite. I tried dry erase contact paper on these cabinet doors for my workshop, frosted glass contact paper for windows, and this patterned contact paper for a room divider screen, but both tend to peel up at the corners over time. I've used different brands of contact paper for other projects around the house, but nothing holds up quite as well as the DC-Fix brand I used for the countertops. Colors can differ between print runs, so it's better to hold on to the extra roll in case you need it down the road. There are lots of other color options available online! Look for the rolls with 26.5" widths for countertop depth, and purchase a little more than you need.
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They now make a full countertop width roll, which I used in the video above. I get this question ! Here's the DC-Fix countertop contact paper I used in my kitchen, which you can find on Amazon.
I used a granite pattern in my kitchen, but you can find everything from marble to wood grain to faux tile! You can find lots of creative ways to use contact paper around the home here! What brand of contact paper should I use? Nowadays you can find contact paper in a broad range of colors and patterns. It prevents wet dishes from ruining the cabinetry, so why not use it as a countertop cover too? Basically, it's a giant countertop sticker!īack in the day, this decorative material was used to line the inside of drawers and shelves.
Want to make your cabinets and countertops look fancy without investing in a major renovation? Say it with us this time: Contact paper to the rescue. Want to spruce up a flea market find without getting out the paintbrushes? Contact paper to the rescue. Want to cover your room in wallpaper but worried you landlord won't approve? Contact paper to the rescue. It's impactful, easy, AND removable: Decorating with contact paper and removable wallpaper solves so many design problems. If you're itching to do some at-home DIYs but wary of permanent changes (or living in a rental!), we have the perfect craft for you.
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