Posts tagged: vinyl
Halloween Wall Decals
By DIY Maven
Although this spider & web vinyl decal ($22) from Vinyl On The Go would be PERFECT for Halloween, it's so cool, I'd be tempted to leave up all year.
If arachnids aren't your thing, how about this bird in cage ($15)? Very Raven-y, no » READ MORE
Chalkboard Vinyl Decals
By DIY Maven
Hu2's selection of wall decals include a chalkboard variety. That's right; you can jot down messages on them, erasing them as the mood strikes. The decals themselves have a fun retro vibe. The prices range from anywhere between £19 and £35 or about $31 to $58 US. » READ MORE
Use ConTact Paper to Make Vinyl Wall Decals
By DIY Maven
A while back, Instructable-er britsteiner shared her method of using black ConTact paper to make DIY vinyl wall art a la Tim Burton. The supplies she used were minimal, and include the following:
- ConTact Paper
- low-tack tape
- marker or pencil
- scissors
- large scrap paper; newspaper works
- plastic card, ie library, gift, etc
To see how it all came together, head on over to this Instructable. Although the Burton-esque design was great, I think I prefer the bamboo alternative that she made with the scraps from this project. How resourceful!
Painting Vinyl Trailer Walls And Need Advice!
By DestinybyDefinitionIf walls could talk, mine would say " I hate you, I hate you so much that I ooze ugliness because I like seeing you cringe..."
Well I'm ready to fight back. But I'm not prepared. I heard a few people say that TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) will give the vinyl a good 'tooth' for the paint to adhere to. So I guess I have to invest a good week and a ton of muscle into just scrubbing the entire house down.
But then I don't know which primer to use and wha » READ MORE
How To Create An Album Art Wall on the Cheap.
By Chrisjob
In my wife's (then, girl-I-was-gonna-marry-but-hadn't-yet) first post-college apartment, we filled the entire area over the sofa with album covers. We used sticky-tack, but the jackets were heavy, they fell often, and it ruined the surface of many of them.
This technique is much more brilliant. It's as simply as l-shaped screws. Of course. No harm to the jackets, and it allows the artwork to be interchanged as the modd strikes you. Excelle » READ MORE
Detox Your Indoor Air
By MarvinWindows
As we survive through “allergy season,” outdoor air issues may fill the headlines as we hear about allergens and the latest medication, but poor indoor air is just as dangerous.
According to the EPA, the air in our homes is often two to five times more poisonous than the air outside. Toxic indoor air has been linked to anything from chronic respiratory diseases to cancer.
Improving indoor air quality isn’t hard to do. Following are some » READ MORE
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DIY [Removable] Vinyl Wall Art.
By ChrisjobWith a bit of contact paper, a scissors, and some creativity, you can cover your walls with these sweet handmade vinyl decals.
Materials:
- ConTact paper (a brand of low-tack, self-adhesive vinyl, commonly used by grandmas as "shelf liners", has a very matte finish)
- Tape (preferably easily visible and low-stick, like painter's tape or masking tape)
- Writing utensil (marker or pencil)
- Scissors
- Large sized scrap paper (like used news pa » READ MORE
How To Create Wall Art With Electrical Tape
By lilybeeElectrical tape. My dad firmly believes that electrical tape can be
used to fix anything, from lamps to broken hearts. I've used it here to
give my balcony wall a temporary Mondrian kick. 
To do this you'll need:
- A roll or two of electrical tape
- a spirit level
- a few coloured acetate sheets
- a craft knife.
First give the wall a quick swipe with sugar soap or something, as stickiness and dirt are mortal enemies. Next roughly plot your d » READ MORE
DIY Vinyl Wall Decals.
By ChrisjobBold, graphic wall decals have been everywhere the last few years, but I've yet to see a DIYable option (have you? Post it below). Thankfully Danielle Thompson has taken the plunge, and done it up the DIY route.
She writes, "Really, you can create your OWN for much less money and that it's easy!
So I was like, "YES! i can do this MYSELF!" LOL. So I started searching stock photography sites a few weeks ago, found what » READ MORE
Retro American Diner Style Furniture.
By ChrisjobThe 1950's: There's the overabundance of kitsch, and then there's doing it well. Cola Red stands out from shopping mall nostalgia stores, offering fine 1950s dinette sets from original manufacturers. I'm digging on these Corvette and Brooklyn sets. Chairs, stools, tables, and full sets are available in extensive vinyl and laminate options.
DVider Modular Walls and Vinyl Art.
By ChrisjobThere's all sorts of online companies producing large scale vinyl art stickers for your walls. But DVider goes one step further and offers you a place to put them. These modular walls "are adjustable to fit virtually any open space. Personalize your divider with our unique line of removable wall decals. The decals work just as well on bedroom walls, refrigerators, and windows…"
LP Illusions
By DIY Maven
If you have some vinyl collecting dust, this would be great fun to try! I’m not sure if these photographs are from random individuals or if they were taken by one particular artist. Either way, they’re an interesting–and clever–interpretation of pop culture. Via Fun Tuna.
Animal Parade wall graphics
By michaelfoulyHere's a wall graphic design that I just recently finished working with. I put together a fun safari theme in a client's house. I worked with the guys at SlickSticks.com yet again and they liked the decal layout and photo that I sent them of the design. So, they wanted to use another photo of my work yet again and I gladly said YES!
The nice thing was that I used the design just as it was. I didn't have to create a custom wall decal which they » READ MORE
Daniel Edlen’s LP Canvases
By DIY Maven
Artist Daniel Edlen is one of those people who just can’t let go of vinyl. And why should he when he can use those old LPs as canvases? Portraits painted in hues of grey on the musicians’ original records, he frames his art in simple metal LP frames with the accompanying album sleeve behind. His on-line gallery is primarily a tribute to the music of the 60's and to anyone interested in re-purposing.
Extreme Vinyl Make Over With 303
By DIY Maven
Why the manufacturers of 303 Aerospace Protectant™ don’t make it available in every big box and hardware store in the country, astounds me. It is the absolute best way to give new life to vinyl. Around the house that includes vinyl windows, doors, shutters, patio furniture, spa and pool covers and the like. To illustrate 303's extraordinary ability, take a look at my in-law’s sun-bleached front door before an application of 303, which consis » READ MORE
Water Resistant Super-Economy Matte White Vinyl Permanent Self Adhesive
By BenJKI've been noticing that a lot of people around here have a fetish for vinyl, particularly the self adhesive variety (myself included). Today I did some googling to see if there is a way to print directly onto vinyl using an inkjet printer and found this:
http://www.rippedsheets.com/inkjet/104050-20.html
For all your desktop inkjet-printable super-economy water resistant permanent vinyl self adhesive needs.
Similar product available from thes » READ MORE
Another Recycled Vinyl LP Idea: The Snack Tray
By DIY Maven
Check out The Green Apple’s recycled LP snack tray. The UK emporium sells them for 20£ a piece, but they are very likely DIY-able. A bit more work than an LP bowl and candelabra, you would need a donut-shaped form. I’d suggest some sort of wood product cut to size. Then just position the LP over the donut and place in a low-temp oven (about 200<), coaxing down the label and the lip to form the rim of the tray as the LP becomes pliable.
Turn your photos into reusable vinyls
By badbadivyNow, this is interesting. I'm all about the Blik, but you are limited to what they design. With Wallhogs, they will turn any digital photo of yours into a reusable vinyl, poster, or fine art print. Just think of the possibilities, you could have a life-size picture of ME hanging on your wall. Just what everyone wanted.
If you want anything larger than 48 inches, you have to have a resolution of 300 dpi, so you have to have a good camera if y » READ MORE
vinyl flooring
By megrockstar so, its a desperate situation. i need to put in a new vinyl floor in my kitchen and bathroom. I have scrubbed and scrubbed and it needs to be preplaced. I have asked around and its a 10x11 kitchen and a tiny bath. Everyone says ~$1,000. So, hearing about the stickies, I want to try it. Do you think this can be done with general ease. I mean, im not very handy but I am getting better but I hate the floor so much Im ready to rope in Ker(see my pict » READ MOREvinyl lettering on walls?
By megrockstarIve seen many posts on vinyl lettering on walls but Im unclear. Can you buy sticky(self- adhesive) vinyl at like home depot? then you just print the letters and trace them onto the back? Do these letters peel off the wall? I have seen some ppl in the past post about removeables....can someone clarify? Maybe this is a how-to...
I'M confused:)
