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Wondering What To Do With Leftover Wallpaper? I Have The Best Idea For You!

Posted on April 13, 2021November 25, 202216 Comments

Last week I worked on a board and batten and wallpaper project as part of my daughter’s bedroom makeover. (Keep an eye out for the reveal post following soon)

The wallpaper has such a huge pattern repeat, that I had lots of offcuts left over once I was finished.

I didn’t want it to just go to waste, but what could I do with this beautiful leftover wallpaper?

floral leftover wallpaper

And then it hit me! I had eight placemats that I bought years ago. They weren’t particularly pretty but they come in handy every now and again.

Board placemats with a cork backing

They are made from hardboard with a cork backing and a layer of paper on top. The pieces of leftover wallpaper were perfect to refinish these! I still had lots of adhesive left over as well. The application tools were still nearby. Let’s go!

(If you don’t have placemats like these, you can cut rectangles from hardboard and make them from scratch.)

All tools needed to apply wallpaper

In just a few simple steps, I created really pretty placemats that I absolutely love. (For your convenience, I have linked everything you will need for this product, below this post)

Step 1

Deglossing with a sanding block

Lightly sand the surface with a sanding block to degloss and create more grip for the adhesive.

Step 2

Applying wallpaper adhesive with a foam roller

Apply an even coat of wallpaper adhesive by rolling it on with a small foam roller.

Step 3

Smoothing out wallpaper

Lay a piece of leftover wallpaper on top of the glue-covered placemat. Once in the perfect position, smooth out all air bubbles to create a perfectly flat surface.

Step 4

Trimming off excess wallpaper

Trim off excess paper around the edge with an Exacto knife.

Step 5

Placemats covered with floral wallpaper

Enjoy your beautiful new placemats! The wallpaper is washable, so I don’t think it is necessary to seal them at this stage. Maybe I’ll feel differently later…

Beautiful placemats created with leftover wallpaper

Isn’t this floral design just exquisite? It looks amazing in my daughter’s room with the board and batten and it looks equally good on placemats.

I ordered the wallpaper from Wayfair but it is manufactured by York wallcoverings in the US (see product link below this post).

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16 Comments
  • Kathy A
    March 2, 2022

    Gorgeous! Upcyling at its best!

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    • Marieza
      March 2, 2022

      Thank you, Kathy! I appreciate your kind comment.

      Reply
  • Carol Karl | Living a Real Life
    August 15, 2021

    These are stunning. I’m going to pin and use this for mine – they are looking so old and grotty. I have thought about painting them but not using wallpaper. Fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Marieza
      August 16, 2021

      It makes me so happy to hear that my post is inspiring you!

      Reply
  • Sharyn
    June 13, 2021

    Beautiful ideas

    Reply
  • Tammy
    May 19, 2021

    I absolutely love this idea. First, I love everything about that wallpaper. Second, I have all kinds of wallpaper large samples because my daughter-in-law designs for York Wallcovering. This project would be fun ti showcase some of her designs.

    I cannot wait to see the reveal of your daughter’s room.

    Reply
  • Libbie@alifeunfolding
    April 15, 2021

    Oh my gosh! I know what I am doing this weekend. Great idea!!

    Reply
  • Marie
    April 15, 2021

    So clever! That wallpaper is definitely too good to waste!

    Reply
  • Meriah
    April 15, 2021

    Brilliant idea … what a great way to update old placemats!

    Reply
  • Christin Cieslarski
    April 14, 2021

    These are so pretty! What a great idea!!

    Reply
  • Danielle
    April 14, 2021

    That is beautiful wallpaper! What a great idea, and a great refresh of something older!

    Reply
  • Kim Waldorf
    April 13, 2021

    This is so creative, Marieza! The placemats are so pretty now and really dress up your table. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  • Juliet
    April 13, 2021

    Wow, Marieza … this is a great idea. And, what a gorgeous wallpaper. Looking forward to seeing your daughter’s room reveal … how stunning that wallpaper must be on an entire wall. xo

    Reply
  • Carol Karl
    April 13, 2021

    This is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  • Aliezia
    April 13, 2021

    Wow! This is beautiful! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Marieza
      April 13, 2021

      I am so glad you like it! Now it’s time to come and use it! Nudge nudge, wink wink…

      Reply
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