Comments on: Renter Alert!! Easy & Impactful Art

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:24:40 +0000

Sorry to write for something unrelated, but where is that jug from? It’s beautiful!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:35:12 +0000

My eyes were SO BIG reading this! A 4×4 piece of plywood? I’m hoping you meant to say (type) a 1/4″ thick, 4×4 piece of plywood, which could totally work as it is no where near as heavy as a regular 1/2″ or 3/4″ thick piece. Also.. No tools? Even though now I own a whole Ryobi tool kit + for my DIY/renter life.. at one point I had absolutely no tools, not even a hammer and nails! Let me just say that was by far my most discouraging rental! The landlord was an old man who thought? he had good taste in paint colors (probably bought “oops” paint, ugh) and the place was built in like the 1920’s so it was tiny with a wonky layout. Anyway, I say (all) that to say.. I would have LOVED a simple DIY that would have given me hope and inspiration to create a place of my own during that dreadful year! So, Linda, Kara and Syl are all on the right track… If you want wood here are a few choices (be sure to have Lowe’s or Home Depot cut any of these options to your desired size): 1- Use a 1/4″ thick piece of plywood or 2- Use a piece of Lauan (which is really thin, 3/16″ thick) OR 3- Use a “project plywood panel” which is usually half the size (2 ft x 4 ft) of a regular sheet of plywood AND half the cost (again, make sure it is thin.. 1/4″ thick) to reduce the weight and allow you to use Command strips to hang it.. (My personal fave are the Velcro-y ones, I’d use 3-4 along the top and maybe two on each of the the sides?? but use your judgement..)

If it doesn’t have to be wood.. Foam board works too. You’ll have to do research at Lowe’s or Home Depot regarding the thickness’ and lengths they carry (and whether they cut this material if you want a solid piece) Depending on how big you need/want your art you could also find foam board at the craft stores (be sure to check their paper ads/online sites for coupons people!) I’ve even seen it at the dollar store in the school/office aisle! You should be able to paint right on that sucker or use spray adhesive to cover it in pretty fabric.. The options are endless! Whew! that was a lot but I really am just hoping to help someone else along the way…Good Luck!

By: Kaleyc

Kaleyc — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:41:34 +0000

Do you have a tutorial for that awesome M on the white canvas in front??

By: Anie Lafrance

Anie Lafrance — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:28:03 +0000

I was wondering what you used as a base paint for that project. Is that a glossy black paint? And the brand?
Love the result! Thanks!

Anie

By: Lori Nittoli

Lori Nittoli — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:49:49 +0000

I LOVE that dresser!!

By: Shannon @ Bohemian Junktion

Shannon @ Bohemian Junktion — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 16:39:06 +0000

I’ve got to start just doing it. I’m worst critic when I do this. I just need to go with it.

By: Syl

Syl — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 17:41:20 +0000

Fixing anything, especially something this large and heavy, into studs, pretty much guarantees you’re going to lose part (or all!) of your security deposit. There is no way you can fill those holes properly AND make them disappear without repainting the whole wall. Good luck trying to match the colour unless your landlord provides you with leftover paint!

Linda and Kara have the right idea, removable velcro hanging strips will make it possible, you just have to keep an eye on the weight. Not so much for the wall, but to keep your artwork from crashing to the floor at some point.

But yes, large scale art work, even home-made, can really make a space feel your own. It’s worth having a go!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 01:56:20 +0000

I love this art piece!

By: Georgia @ Silver Spiral Studio

Georgia @ Silver Spiral Studio — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:08:39 +0000

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing!

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:07:48 +0000

Instead of nailing a piece of wood to the wall – which requires making holes in the wall (potential security deposit breaker) – why not a big piece (or several pieces) of foam core board, and use those magical 3M removable velcro tape that removes cleanly when you’re done?