This has the potential to look really cool or really lousy, depending on attention to detail in the execution.

why did they cut the tape on the diagonal in all corners but one? details, people.

Is this practical for renters? I like the look of it (except for that non-diagonal edge. Agreed, bewarethebaobabs.), but I'm afraid of it destroying walls if taken off after a year. Is it like friendly painter's tape, or the terrible "poster" tape that killed my dry wall?

Do you think this would be a good solution to the ugly frameless mirror in my bathroom?

I also noticed this tape in In Style! I don't trust how sleek it would look on a wall. It works in the pictures above mostly because of the fabulous color and accesories. I would maybe use it on tables that need a touch up. Maybe staple down some material on the top and then frame the top of it with this foil tape. Would look nice. I'll get on that!

They've been making decorative tape in Asia for years. This Etsy shop has some examples.

Decorative tape is a cool, easy way to dress up gifts, but I'm not sure how well it'd work on a wall, like in the example.

Sorry. Link didn't seem to post: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6890685&section_id=5922421

I'm going to sort of echo lps. One of my worst experiences was trying to figure out how to paint a ceiling that had adhesive left over it from some stars someone had stuck up there at one point. If you Goo Gone-ed it (a VERY tedious process) could you paint over that or how did you remove that residue.

Very cautious on the use of adhesives (other than wall paper) on walls.

I suspect this is one of those things that photographs well but looks chintzy in person. I mean, if you are using this anything other than a dorm room or a stage set, then you should probably consider doing something more substantial with real metal plate material.

Mmmm, looks like this could be from that room w/the mirror wall in the previous post. No thank you, on both counts.

Lps- I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if it would still look polished to put the painters tape down first and then put the foil tape over it. I live in an apartment and have been trying to find a cool way to decorate my kitchen. I wonder if I could play around with the tape to create a cool back splash. Let me know if anyone plays around with this tape or any other ideas.

Well, I'm not exactly the crafty-est (doing crafts, not scheming)... BUT, for me, using that foil tape was disastrous. Once you remove that backing, the tape is very thin and pretty much impossible to keep smooth, even in smaller strips. I guarantee you that frame doesn't look smooth in person, no matter how hard they tried.

However, I did figure out an easy solution, which was leaving the backing on, and just using some double sided tape. Foil stayed flat and perfect!

Oh, and that tape has strong adhesive, and I can't see how it wouldn't ruin your walls.

Oh, and if you're looking for similar effect for a backsplash, buy rolls of steel sheeting (used for roofing). You can buy it at Ace Hardware in various widths, it cuts easily with some strong shears, and hangs easily.

LPS & mightymanda - wondering the same thing. Backsplash would be a cool attempt. I'm dying to know the adhesive restrictions/peel off results.

Slowdown - thanks for the link, kind of a cool idea, going to see what kind of prints/patterns they have @ that etsy shop. Have you ever ordered from them? How's the quality and peel off results?

Mightymanda,
Painter's tape only comes off easily if you remove it within a few days. Otherwise, the glue gets really gummy and disgusting. I learnt that lesson the hard way. Started painting, didnt finish the project until months later, came back and the tape would not come off! When I finally got it off, the glue would not come off. It was a nightmare.

I wonder too how it looks in person.
Hmm I wonder if its washable, I mean I have 3 kids and I thought this might be an idea for the play room but kids and finger prints...

I have a feeling hours after applying it to the wall it will start to develop air bubbles and by the end of the week you'd have one strand dangling off your wall. I don't see this as long-term, not do I think this project is a success.

If you are 100% serious about applying this to your wall: I would definately recommend you apply a coat or two of clear urathane (or similar) afterwards.

Tacky. (Pun only slightly intended.)

mmm another way to fix up a ram frame? I think worth a try!