Decorating a ceiling with fabric is a great way to cover up an ugly ceiling and dramatically change the look of an entire room. There's no need to fix cracks in the ceiling or paint over stains--you simply cover them up. Because you don't have to spread and smooth patch compound or deal with paint splatters, you don't need to cover furniture with drop cloths or deal with paint fumes. For a traditional look, put up plain white or off-white fabric. If you want to have a little fun, look for fabric that has a cloud or star pattern to create the look of a sky.
Instructions
1. Determine the amount of fabric you need. Measure in inches across the narrowest part of the room. This is the direction you will be running your fabric. Divide this number by 36 to get the number of yards. If you come up with a fraction, round up to the next yard. Record this number as "A." Measure across longest part of the room, and divide by 42. Again, if you come up with a fraction, round up to the next highest whole number. Record this number as "B." Multiply A times B to come up with the total number of yards of fabric you need to buy. If you did not need to round up for either of your calculations, add an extra yard to allow for overhang and trimming.
2. Determine the amount of ribbon you need to buy. The ribbon will go around the perimeter of the room and over each seam. In inches, measure around the entire room, and divide this number by 36 to get the number of yards. Record this number as "C." Multiply B from the previous step by C to get the total number of yards of ribbon to buy.
3. Cut a length of fabric as wide as the room plus 2 inches. Beginning at the corner of the room, place an approximately 12-inch line of glue onto the ceiling and tight against the side wall. Leave an inch of fabric overhanging at the beginning of the run. Press the fabric onto the glue, and hold it in place until it dries. Continue placing short lines of glue along the ceiling and pressing on the edge of the fabric.
4. Move to the opposite edge of the fabric. Pull the fabric straight and taut, and place a short line of glue on the ceiling at the edge of the fabric. Press and hold the fabric. Continue gluing the opposite edge, making sure the fabric is smooth, straight and taut. Glue the beginnings and ends of the fabric runs. Trim raw edges at the points where the wall and ceiling meet.
5. Continue gluing fabric runs across the room as in Step 4, overlapping side edges 1 inch.
6. Place a dot of glue at one corner of the room. Press on the beginning of a length of ribbon. Hold in place until it dries thoroughly. Pull the ribbon taut to the opposite side of the room. Place a second dot of glue at this end. Press and hold. Snip ribbon cleanly at the point where the ceiling and wall meet. Continue around the room and over every seam.
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