Decorating walls with fabric

The fabrics are no longer the exclusive material of the sofas, pillows and curtains in the decoration of the house and ended up on the walls. The application of fabric to the walls was already used, but is now in evidence.

The trend inspired by European homes uses fabric replacing wallpaper to change the face of the environment. And if outside the used cloths are very discreet, the Brazilian rereading for the walls with fabric has colors, prints and bold textures that add charm to the decoration and leave the modern and sophisticated environment.


Silk and cotton ones are preferred, but the fabric lining the wall need not be specific for this purpose. It is possible to apply the same fabric that covers any piece of home furniture or any other type of fabric that has thick and tightly knit wefts.

To ensure a harmonious result in decorating walls with fabric, it is best to choose one or two walls of the room for the job. You can work with bands or apply the cloth only to the upper half of the wall.

The result is similar to the wallpaper, but with a different texture and less brightness.


How to apply fabric to the wall

The task of applying fabric to walls is not complicated, it just needs attention. Firstly, the surface must be clean and the fabric must be well stretched so as not to wrinkle.

The fabric you choose can be glued directly to the wall, but one option is to place a layer of foam between the wall and the fabric. If well placed, the fabric on the wall can last a long time.

The video below gives more tips and shows you step by step how to apply fabric to the wall.

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