What can I do to make this look better?
Hello, Have some additional temporary office space that has old wall mounted metal shelf/bins covered with fabric that does not look as nice as I would like. Under the fabric is metal, I can slightly move the fabric around on it. I am afraid to take the fabric off - as what is under may look even worse.
Any suggestions? Can I paint the fabric? Should I try covering it with some other fabric?
Thank you!
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just_terrilynn
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI would paint it with textile paint. They are cheap, easy to use and you can mix them for a custom shade. You could even do a stencil design.
The trick to keeping the fabric look and feel is to do a few light paint layers instead of applying one thick coat.
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