Moonkat, wow, it looks like you're making just great headway. I hope you're not overdoing it as I know overhead work is hard on you, especially on the neck. Ouch! If you have one of those seed-filled u-shaped neck pillows, you can put it in the microwave (for 1-2 mins, no more) just before bed and fall asleep with it wrapped around your neck. Yum. I do that every night all winter long. I'm so happy you got a sander you really like. The right tools make a huge difference to getting the job done -- or even wanting to. Hmmm... I ordered on the 26th, and the due date is "January 30, 2009 - February 4, 2009." I ordered through amazon.com but it's coming from the same place yours did. I am eager to see it - lol. ~~ Laurie, yes you can buy a kit (from http://www.elitetrimworks.com/home.php) but I was just doing my own thing and sort of copying the photo. I have a chop saw and I really like it, though I'm super careful with it because it could take off a finger in a blink. ~~ Helene, oh you did wallpaper over it. I am hoping after my mudding and sanding that my walls will be fine under the wallpaper. But I don't think they're good enough to do that other kind of panelling with the little boxes, at least not yet. The longer wall got super torn up from removing those boards. I like the idea of doing it horizontally. that could save time, too. I'll keep it in mind. ~~ Well, everyone, I am trying to decide if I can make the walls look good enough with the beadboard wallpaper, since the other way is so much work and I'm wearing out. What do you think? If you had a split entry, would you do beadboard panelling on the walls? Or opt for something more formal at your entry?

well I have to tell my experience. I purchased a house in Fl and some numb nut (PO) had the bright idea to put CONTACT paper on some of the walls in the house. At first I tried to take the paper down in the bathroom. I scored it, sprayed it and then wondered why it was not peeling off the wall. That is when I discovered it was contact not regular wallpaper. Well after taking it down with half the drywall I skimmed the wall and then decided my finish was not smooth enough so it had to be covered up with wallpaper. I went to Home Depot and they had a textured grasspaper wallpaper ...not too busy. Well I put it up and painted it a peach first. uggh, light green, uggh, pale lemon, ugggh then a soft white. Much as I hate white walls it was perfect. The reaction from others? "did you know you have texture on the walls?" LOL in other words it went over well. The white makes it kind of blend in and changes the feel of the white walls so much. Okay so now I was all boosted up from the reaction so I noticed that the wall paper in the bedroom is regular wallpaper with all these ugly colors in it and the bamboo was kind of raised. Looked like real cheap paper that did not match my decor AT ALL so I painted over it as well and what do you know... it was beautiful! I don't have any pictures because I have sold the house but last year I saw the house was on the market and they had a virtual tour and when I took the tour online I saw they did not change the wallpaper at all. When I was selling the house lots of people commented that they liked the walls. The white makes the rooms look much larger and with the texture it creates "interest" Thought I would share...hope this helps. Here is a link that might be useful: the bedroom paper in lots of colors

Agree that the seam should not have a gap in it. This can happen when not enough glue is on edges or mismatching. Make sure when you are laying on the paper that you push outward on the seams for the glue to gather there. Wallpaper is usually a bit stretchable and the seams can be set together without being seen. Wallpapering such a small vertical area would be easy to try with a roll, take note of the process, results, etc.. And easy to remove if it looked too fake...oops...faux. Also, as said, wallpaper in past was sold in double rolls and the sq. ft. is listed for coverage, not linear ft. I can't remember if the coverage is noted depending upon a pattern repeat or not. With beadboard there would not be a pattern repeat. The only issue with this paper is what Lov mentioned. The paper is a raised foam material, laying down and rubbing horizontal could show after the fact. Am wondering though if it bounces back to original pattern. There are many textures offered in this foam product and haven't heard of anyone having problems with it. Or if the wallpapering process is the same as for smooth. I think the paper also needs wood trim wherever it stops for a nice finish. Even where the wallpaper and counter meet. You wouldn't have to worry about a perfect cut, let the trim cover it. Plus a thin line of caulk to seal bottom and top. Specifically if used near water. On the blog I noticed they had not painted the undersides of the cupboards. Would be interested in hearing from those using this if it is the same wallpaper process...I always used a damp towel to go over for good attachment and smooth finish. With a flat plastic edger on the seams to push glue for better adhesion. The resilience for long term use....Will it retain shape if cleaned off in the future too. As much as I like beadboard, there is an ongoing need to keep clean in the crevices. And how workable the glue is. And how to finish the underside of cabinets. For a backsplash I feel staying with wood is a better option. Ceilings wouldn't have the water exposure, furniture and walls less abuse. Although I did get a fleeting idea of doing the side of my fridge to match the wood wall finish. Easy to remove if it looked stupid.

Does anyone have experience with paintable wallpaper? The renovation is working itself out of the finished kitchen and into the rest of the house. We have horsehair plaster & I feel wallpaper is the way to go. I need something pretty substantial (thick & textured) to cover these imperfect walls. I looked at textured wallpaper & didn't see the color I wanted ( plus those were vinyl). The paintable wallpaper is actually paper & not the strong scented vinyl... Any experience? Would you recommend a brand?