Contact paper (and, by extension, removable wallpaper) is one of the most versatile mediums in a DIYer’s tool belt. It can adhere to any surface, and it can be removed just as easily. And the best part? It comes in an infinite amount of patterns and colors.
Let’s check out some of the best uses for it before you checkout on Amazon, shall we?
Let’s start off with the classic.
Contact paper is the best solution for bathroom and kitchen counters. It’s water-resistant and easy to clean, so you don’t have to baby it! I did this to my own counters, and it held up for over two years.
This fireplace surround is contact paper!
Remember, this only works if you don’t use your fireplace, okay?
This fireplace surround was covered in a frankly stunning black marble contact paper. Honestly? Black marble is the new white marble. I said it. I meant it.
Give your floors a refresh.
This removable paper is a heavy-duty vinyl, and it looks amazing! The black is the only part that has a decal on it — the beige and white are the existing tiles!
The vinyl Cuckoo4Design used can be found here .
Your stairs totally need a makeover.
Did you know contact paper comes in multiple wood grains? If you don’t have the funds to totally redo your stairs, pick up some contact paper and give them a little makeover!
Get you a gold table on a budget.
Gold contact paper is a little fussy, so it’s smart to practice on something small before you dive into a big project.
This brass table was done by At Charlotte’s Source !
Add some flair to the inside of your furniture.
Adding personality to the interior of your furniture is such a good idea. Contact paper is the perfect way to do it, too, since its removable nature means you can change your mind at any time.
Gold contact paper makes for an AMAZING accent.
Going gold all over may work for some people, but it’s not for all of us. However, adding it as an accent to an otherwise basic piece of furniture? Now that’s chic as hell.
Use contact paper to enhance stuff you already have.
Um, how cool is this? Katie at Mountain Modern Life used copper contact paper to give an old lampshade some personality. The neat part? She used a Cricut-like machine to cut out the feathers!
Terrazzo is huge right now.
Everyone is going nuts for the terrazzo pattern, and it’s easy to see why. It looks like stone!
As @thehoardinghistorian noted, contact paper is ideal for cleaning up messes, since it’s often waterproof!
Create an accent wall.
Contact paper and removable wallpaper make for amazing accent walls! They’re easy to put up and even easier to remove. It’s a great solution for renters who want to change things up without losing their security deposit.
Add some terrazzo to your countertops.
As I mentioned, contact paper is a great solution for your counters. It’s easy to clean, stays gorgeous no matter what you do to it, and you can really customize it to your style.
Give your cupboards a makeover!
Hello, florals! If you are a fan of open shelving, you know what you could also become a fan of? Open shelving paired with a contact paper background. Get into it!
Matchy matchy!
This green and gold marble is so nice that it looks good on the wall, inside the closet, and on the drawers. Who says there’s such a thing as too much of a good thing?
It works for kids, too!
This clever parent decided to make over their child’s new bistro set, and the results are absolutely stunning. I honestly wish my grown-up kitchen looked this nice. Pink seats? Marble counters? Sign me up.
Upgrade a vase with metallic accents.
Over at Tell Love And Party , they used contact paper to add a geometric pattern to a plain vase. How chic does this look?
