Sorry for the delayed reply – but while you *could* apply the same treatment to floors, there will be wear. I wouldn’t recommend it for places where you expect to have lots of foot traffic.

Definitely roll out bubbles, as mentioned. Also seal it with some type of fixative so it can be cleaned as needed.

Norton Anthologies _do_ have extremely thin paper, so I’d recommend using them on very smooth walls. For walls that are more bumpy or imperfect, try heavier stock paper–like that of The Harvard Classic series. That’s some seriously weighty stuff, stock-wise and thought provoking. Harvard Classic volumes can be readily and cheaply found at tag sales, thrift stores, library sales (exceptional choice for paper arts!), and the like.

I’ve lined my kitchen shelves with newspaper, like they did in the “good old days.” (I figure if I live in a house built a hundred years ago, I can at least attempt to decorate on a reuse, recycle, reduce basis.)

To which, I am planning to copy a idea I saw in the New York Times a few weeks ago. A decorator used a variety (size, color) of tinned food lids and bottoms to attach to a wall, as a free-form mosaic. It was splendid. I plan to cover the entire ceiling of my kitchen to similar effect.

Brilliant site. Thanks for the ideas.

Love it. I used magazine photos when I was in high school.

Also, cloth tapestries (or just fabric remnants) can make great wall coverings.

You know, I haven’t yet done it because it’s up in the air whether I’m moving apartments. But, it works a lot like paper mache I’d imagine. If you want a clean look like in the photo, I suggest mixing the glue in lightly — the pages are not in need of heavy-duty adhesive.

If you’re not concerned about it being super permanent, you can try acid free glue sticks.
For a smooth finish, I’d also recommend using a brayer as you apply them, to clear out any air bubbles.

Send us a pic if you end up giving this a try!