Decorating Your Furnishings Using Furniture Decals

table furniture with flower decals

There are many ways you can do to decorate your interior furniture. For example, applying an enamel finish can hide surface flaws and flyspecking or antique glazing can create the worn or aged wood look. Even so, for much simpler and inexpensive solution, furniture decals are a highly recommended solution. You can use furniture decals stickers to add decoration to nearly any furniture finish. Other economical ways include stencils and paint stripes.

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However, before you start applying any special-effect technique, including the economical furniture decals, there are some important things to remember. Make sure the furniture surface is smooth and clean. Be sure the materials of decals are compatible with the finish that is already on the furniture piece. It is especially necessary for lacquer furniture finish.

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When you decide to apply furniture decals, we suggest you not to use them on expensive furniture. Even so, they look great on some early American reproductions. There are wide options you can explore when you decide to decorate the interior furnishings using decals or stickers, including furniture decals modern. Pennsylvania Dutch decals, or other designs with country look, are perfect match to enhance a kitchen or even a kid’s room. You can find decals in hardware or home center stores, but better solutions can be found in art or craft supply stores.

dresser furniture with town decals

To apply furniture decals, follow specific instructions that are already provided by the manufacturer. Always remember to start with clean and smooth furniture surface with wax and dirt removed. Soak decals in warm water first until the paper loosens when you start applying. Then, smooth them carefully on the surface and peel off the backing paper. If you don’t like the effect or if the decals aren’t positioned properly, peel them when they’re still wet and dip into warm water again to reapply.

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