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“We used the paper we bought from you to redo our kitchen walls (put up over primed wallpaper that wouldn’t come off). We put a few coats of satin polycrylic over the top to protect it from spills. I took some photographs during the process for the heck of it… We’re very happy with the results, and glad to be rid of the plaid!”

~ Kaye Anfield

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Limited colors and quantities are now available of the original FSC (Made in the USA) stock of PaperIllusion™ to Gold Members at the Paper It Fun! Discussion Forum.

We have cut “single rolls” of seven original FSC PaperIllusion™ colors/patterns for the convenience of those who need more of a previous purchase. These rolls contain 27 sq feet (20.5″ wide by 16′ long) each. They are priced at $24.95 per roll plus a flat $4.95 shipping fee. We only have a limited quantity available at this time and these are the colors:

• Florentine Marble Earth - Pattern 5812292
• Script Tuscan Red - Pattern 5812295
• Script Burnished Gold - Pattern 5812297
• Script Cobalt Blue - Pattern 5812298
• Script Green Apple - Pattern 5815130
• Hearthstone Multi - Pattern 5807065
• Roman Champagne - Pattern 5807070

We are constantly scoping out more “old” stock, so if there’s a color in particular you need and you don’t see it here, subscribe to our Paper It Fun! mailing list and we’ll keep you posted as more colors become available.

If you have old “original” stock you’d like to get rid of, please contact us and we’ll be happy to consider buying it from you.

To gain access and purchase the original version of these colors/patterns, consider becoming a Gold Member today. There’s plenty of other perks to this membership as well. Check them out for yourself!

PaperIllusion™ by Village was originally manufactured in the United States and distributed by F. Schumacher & Co.. In mid-2006 the product switched hands and Blue Mountain Wallcoverings started distributing the product out of Canada. They distributed whatever was left of the old stock, and began to manufacture the product in their Canadian facility as stock for each color/pattern was depleted.

It is my personal opinion that the original version was superior to the newer version. While the new version is still great compared to other wallpaper options, knowing what the original was like (for example, the Script Pearl & Cream was absolutely stunning), it’s tough to get as excited about the remake.

There are currently only two FSC original colors/patterns being distributed from Blue Mountain’s warehouses: Crepe Bronze and Roman Green. While there is still old stock floating around from FSC of the other colors, finding it may require a little detective work.

Here’s how to identify which is the old & which is the new… (more…)

“Here are the pictures I promised you of my kitchen.” (more…)

BUYER BEWARE: Roman Champagne has undergone a drastic transformation since the manufacturing of PaperIllusion™ has switched hands. See images below…

These two different versions do not match at all.

OLD VERSION (Made by F. Schumacher & Co.)

NEW VERSION (Made by Blue Mountain Wallcoverings)

(I apologize for the darkness of the images, but it’s the difference in pattern I was trying to demonstrate. Keep in mind though, the color is different as well.)

If you are trying to match the Roman Champagne with a previous purchase, please be aware there is a really good chance you will no longer find the original version of this color in places that do a high volume of Paper Illusions sales. The new version is the only one being distributed by Blue Mountain Wallcoverings (the exclusive supplier/distributor of PaperIllusion™) at this time.

In order to find the older version, it is recommended you search stores that may have some old stock left on their shelves. If any retailer needs to “special order” this product to fill your order, then you will get the new version.

MY PERSONAL THOUGHTS

I have to tell you, when this change was brought to my attention (more…)

“In my home I did the dining room in the brown, I also used the same paper in a niche at the top of the stairs.” (more…)

“I have enclosed some pictures of my newly papered counters. I absolutely love how they turned out. You can’t see my floors in the pictures, but they match the counters perfectly.” ~ Laura (more…)

“I live in a 1978 manufactured home so you know most or all of the walls were the dark paneling…

“…I decided to do the bathroom. … It’s really hard to believe that it’s the same room. I love it!…

BATHROOM BEFORE PAPER ILLUSIONS

BATHROOM AFTER PAPER ILLUSIONS (Florentine Marble Earth)

BATHROOM SINK (Hearthstone Fresco Green)

“…In Nov 07 I decided that I was going to tackle the living room & family room. I was tired of being “in the dark”. I washed, primed & painted the paneling in an off white. I had been looking at the PI off and on for a few weeks but just couldn’t make a decision. I decided that AFTER painting one of the walls I wanted to redo it using the PI. I used Hearthstone Cream & Bone- and then another wall and another…

“…My next project is going to be either the spare bedroom or the master bath- I have a new addiction — PI. I have told the gals at work about this and I am taking in a piece of primed plywood some PI and doing a crash course at work. ” - Vickie

Learn how easy it is to transform your manufactured home with PaperIllusion™. Read Mobile Home Interior Wall Paneling Decorating Fix to get some practical advice on how to paint/paper your manufactured home’s walls. Then, download The Paper Illusions Guide now, pick your first project and start taking your Before pictures today.

For more information on covering counters with Paper Illusions, check out these other counter top projects and grab this Project Sheet.

Have fun papering it!

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Top: Hearthstone Multi
Bottom: Script Tuscan Red

“This is my new dining room…I love it and get many compliments.” (more…)