Comments on: DIY Sharpie Wallpaper Tutorial

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:16:03 +0000

I am guessing you have non-textured walls. I am trying to do this in our kitchen and the walls have the standard texture and it isn’t looking clean. Any suggestions? I really want to re create this!! Thanks 🙂

By: Michael Sutherland

Michael Sutherland — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:54:48 +0000

Hey- that looks great and its right up my alley! Question: when you got to the end of your straight edge (on the long horizontal lines) and had to start again, how did you keep from making that ‘new starting point’ so noticeable?

By: Sophie

Sophie — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:22:17 +0000

Did it in my entryway! Looks so great! Wish I could post a picture! (Sorry for my english, Im french speaker)

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:36:39 +0000

Do you know if the sharpie will smudge or run if used in a bathroom because of heat or steam? Thanks!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:04:40 +0000

Definitely a great alternative to more expensive painting options!

By: Elissa

Elissa — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 15:09:42 +0000

I really want to do a wall like this in my office! I understand that you used a level to keep the lines straight but I don’t understand how you managed to create the initial horizontal lines. Did you use something to trace? Would it make since if I used one of those level/laser beam things?

By: Rachelle Wechsler

Rachelle Wechsler — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 05:28:08 +0000

I absolutely LOVE this idea! I’m a designer and I’ve been brainstorming ways to tackle white apartment walls without leaving tons of nail holes or having to do some serious repainting during move-out time (as if moving out wasn’t bad enough). I browsed Sharpie’s website and reviewed the water and oil-based paint pens and their lists of suggested uses, but none of them included walls or cleaning methods. I know for regular Sharpies, although permanent, are not so permanent with some elbow grease. So this leaves me with a few questions for you…

How easy is it to clean the surface with the Sharpie marker applied to it? Do you have to treat the walls with water-based paint pens and oil-based paint pens differently when cleaning? Have you noticed any smearing or fading caused from rubbing or wiping? What cleansers do you use (or stay away from) on the walls with the paint pens? Do you feel as if this wall application would be tolerable for a bathroom setting with a humid environment?

Sorry for all the questions! As a fellow designer, I’m sure you understand how there are tons of things to consider before starting a project;)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:50:14 +0000

In reply to Mandi. Thank you!! Good idea

By: Mandi

Mandi — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:25:23 +0000

In reply to Andrea. I think it would! Do you have the paint? Maybe do a test on a painted piece of paper?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:28:24 +0000

What do you think if I tried this on a turquoise/teal accent wall. Do you think the gold would show up??