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Shower “wet” wallpaper is up

8 years ago

I posted earlier but it seems to have disappeared. The bathroom isn’t totally complete yet but the wallpaper is up! I screwed up and accidentally ordered chrome shower fixtures, wanted dark Fixtures like the sink. Argh. But I love the wallpaper. It looks like a painting and the detail is exquisite.


First picture is from the bedroom (love my wall colour in the bedroom, Inchyra Blue + Drop Cloth). Wet wallpaper is from Wall & Deco. Shower floor and walls Silestone.




Comments (58)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Roarah - according to the product literature it can be applied over drywall or tile. The kit the fabric comes with includes materials to waterproof the wall behind the paper before you apply the fabric/paper. My contractor was nervous and put up a waterproof Kerdi board (or something like that) over the drywall before beginning the product application. I’ve attached a video that shows the lengthy and multi stepped but ultimately simple process.

    There are seams, it came in two or three rolls. I just went and looked for the seam and only found one, they are difficult to see. Picture below, super close up. Even quite close up it appears seamless, like a painting. And in the close up you can see it really looks like a textile. Definitely more fabric than paper.

    I can’t stop staring at it! :)

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjqG-ewXew

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    That is stunning! I always have to close my eyes in the shower because I have sensitive eyes. Don't know how I could manage that with something so spectacular to look at. You and your contractor should be very proud of your vision/work!

  • 8 years ago

    That, is, well, I’m speechless. What a great idea, and great color scheme. So cool. Very effective.

  • 8 years ago

    Wow

  • 8 years ago
    Love everything about the wall color in your bedroom and wallpaper in your bathroom! Absolutely stunning. It’s also refreshing to see color instead of gray walls! Enjoy your home!
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    That is totally neat! I wasn't aware they are now making wallpaper that can withstand the rigors of direct water -- how beautiful!

    Do show us the room when it is fully finished...

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    This is AMAZING! I created a wet wallpaper sort of wall in my bathroom but it was a diy. I have never seen a product like this sold. I love the way yours looks like you are moving into another living space from the bedroom instead of moving into a bathroom. Stunning.

  • 8 years ago

    OMG. Gorgeous.

  • 8 years ago

    So, so beautiful!

  • 8 years ago
    this is the prettiest thing ever. simply stunning. the wall color in the bedroom is incredible, also. love your lighting! perfect!
  • 8 years ago

    OH over tile?! Now I want to change all my baths..

  • 8 years ago

    Just lovely Sochi!

  • 8 years ago
    So beautiful.
  • 8 years ago

    As beautiful and original as your last bathroom, in such a very different way.

  • 8 years ago

    That's amazing. I've never heard of the stuff and didn't know it existed. That would definitely make every shower an experience.

    Love the first photo showing the shower wall framed by the bedroom wall and doorway. Everything works so well together.

  • 8 years ago

    So lovely...I would never get out of the shower!

  • 8 years ago

    ~~~~swoon~~~~

  • 8 years ago

    sochi is the Inchyra blue paint Farrow and Ball?

  • 8 years ago

    Very dramatic, very beautiful! Picking my jaw up from the floor.

  • 8 years ago

    Heavenly & dramatic. I love it all. Wow.

  • 8 years ago

    Simply beautiful!

  • 8 years ago

    Hi leela, yes, farrow and ball. I will change my orignal post to specify.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    What a great unique idea an change from he white on white. Spectacular. Will save it. Thank you for sharing.

    sochi thanked Filipe Custom Woodwork
  • 8 years ago

    Wow! That is the most incredibly beautiful shower I have ever seen.

    sochi thanked malabacat
  • 8 years ago

    It's mesmerizing - I keep returning to look at it again and again. I love how the flower catches the light.

  • 8 years ago

    That's absolutely stunning. Well done.

  • 8 years ago

    I want that! Was that one of the choices; did you have three you showed us to vote on?

  • 8 years ago

    Simply Beautiful! it makes me want to do this but this is a rental. Wait till I buy that's what my Mantra has been.

  • 8 years ago

    Totally amazing - not just the wallpaper, but the way you situated it to be visible, with the perfect paint colors to offset it. Thank you so much for sharing the photos!

  • 8 years ago

    I am so intrigued. We have a shower in our powder room for accessibility reasons, and this might be the way to go to make the room look nicer.

  • 8 years ago

    Wow!

  • 8 years ago

    Imhappy - yes this is one of the choices I asked people to vote on last year. Although it was always my favourite.

    Artemis, Yes, I will post more pictures as we finish this room and others completely.

    The wet system wallpaper seems like an amazing product so far - I will let everyone know how it holds up over the coming months.


  • 8 years ago

    It's so gorgeous, but I'm wondering how they figured out how to design it to avoid mold??? This is amazing!

  • 8 years ago

    That is beautiful!

  • 8 years ago

    I think it’s designed so basically water doesn’t penetrate into anything that could grow mold? I’m not sure how the seams work - most of the sheet membrane systems require an overlap that would look funny with the design. Didn’t read the install instructions.

    They don’t have a very large selection of designs, though.

  • 8 years ago

    Pirate is correct that the protective coats over the fabric protect the fabric from moisture and mold. The seam does not seem to overlap, at least not that I can tell visually. Water doesn’t pool or sit on the fabric either.

    They have dozens of designs and release more each year. But no, not hundreds like many regular wallpaper companies I guess..

  • 8 years ago

    Sochi - many of the designs look too large to work in a smaller area like a shower added on the end of a powder room. I’m very curious how it holds up for you, though. I like the look much more than tile.

  • 8 years ago

    Can I ask what the wallpaper system costs?

  • 8 years ago

    The paper + product for application is about 130 euros per metre squared. Then shipping and labour. Also possible to get through Wall and Deco in Florida in US$, but I got it through a shop in the Netherlands. See link below. Application is labour and time intensive (much waiting for the various protection coatings to dry), but simple and possible to DIY if you’re patient and good at installing wallpaper and painting.


    https://www.behangfabriek.com/a-45902838/wet-bathroom/wall-deco-niveum/



  • 6 years ago

    Hi Sochi, I don't know if you are still active here, but I hope you see this.


    I was wondering how this wallpaper was holding up for you?

  • 6 years ago

    What did you use for the floors if you dont mind my asking? It’s very pretty btw. Where I’m from we used to have wet room wall paper in the showers growing up. Looks fab!

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you, Sochi! That's just what I wanted to hear! I would love to see updated pictures if you can.


    Jennifer - she mentioned in another thread that the shower floor and walls are Silestone, specifically a Silestone shower pan on the floor.

  • 4 years ago

    PLEASE - PLEASE..

    tell me - what did you use for the wall and your floor..!

    is it concrete..?

    epoxy..?

    what kind of color /if you remember../

    PLEASE - thank you !


  • 4 years ago

    So beautiful! Curious what cleaning product you use ?

  • 4 years ago

    I love when this thread gets bumped, I never tire of seeing these beautiful rooms! The wallpaper, the bedroom paint colors … just stunning.

  • 3 years ago

    Hi Sochi! Not sure you are active here still, but I'm looking into doing this for one of my walls for our bathroom, are you able to tell me the size of your wall? I'm looking into seeing if it's something we can afford!

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Looks amazing!

  • 3 years ago

    Wondering how it is holding up

  • 3 years ago

    It is holding up really well. Still looks great. :)