Hi Flyleft, we saw this on Craigslist too, and are planning to use it for the floor in the master bath, we are also in PDX. I've got a call in to them to find out if they have it in a matte black. We have been pricing locally and it usually runs $9 retail per sq. foot around here, so this is really a surprising price, not just a northwest "perk".

Karen: which technique are you doing? Textured wallpaper over old wallpaper? Or one of the others? Rereading my post (after getting some sleep) it reads more like I am asking about texturing with drywall compound (like imitating venetian plaster, or a tuscan stucco look). PLEASE come back and tell me how it went! I have seen the paper bag technique done on home improvement shows. ItÂs actually simpler. Dipping in poly would be very messy and sticky. You adhere the paper with latex glaze or acrylic matte medium. Then cover with the same clear liquid to seal it in before painting. My hesitation with doing that is if someday down the road you didnÂt want such a texture, you could NEVER get it off. The entire room would have to be skimcoated by someone with the skills to get it really flat and smooth. I donÂt think I want to go that route. At least with drywall compound texturing it could be sanded off smooth easily.

Peaches - you are very sweet and I am so excited for you! You will not regret the paper!! I was away for the summer, and just got home a few days ago. It's funny that you posted b/c I walked into my powder room Sunday evening and thought about how much I love the paper - I have not tired of it one bit! Please do post photos when you are done - I can't wait to see it.

I think an inspo pic can be translated........and any exact duplication is really not necessary to get the look or feel you fell in love with. Ballard designs below. Lovely in a bath: )