Good Questions: Aluminum Foil Treatment On an Interior Wall?

Dear AT: I was hoping I could get some advice on how to apply an aluminum foil treatment on an interior wall? I saw this referenced in your article titled "Top 10 Affordable Wall Treatments," but haven't been able to track down any solid and reliable instructions. Any wisdom would greatly be appreciated. -Jennifer

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No idea. But I like it.

posted by EmmieB on January 27th 2009 at 9:06pm
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Very Andy Warhol. I want to know how to do it too.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on January 27th 2009 at 10:31pm
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After doing many gold leafing jobs, I would advise you to use either gold leaf size or spray adhesive. Do a test run on a small piece of your wall or a piece of wood. After the foil is adhered burnish the foil a soft cloth. I prefer Rolco brand Aquasize Water-base Gold Size.

posted by sarasimon on January 27th 2009 at 11:49pm
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count me as #3 (4?) on the silver foil request....
heat? glue? more info please!!

posted by teeze on January 27th 2009 at 11:54pm
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I'd want to peel it to see if there's chocolate underneath.

posted by btoddster on January 28th 2009 at 12:02am
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LOL, btoddster!

posted by nankie on January 28th 2009 at 1:18am
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Is the railing wrapped around with fabric?
Sensual...

posted by SillyBug on January 28th 2009 at 5:13am
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comment by btoddster, for the win!

posted by tenderleaf on January 28th 2009 at 11:24am
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I've seen aluminum foil squares and spray adhesive used on a ceiling before. Seriously. Just spray and stick. It looked great on TV. Depending on the wall, you could try it.

posted by Heather C on January 28th 2009 at 11:42am
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Spraypaint with shiny silver paint!!!

I bought one from homedepot, spray painted a wooden chair and it looks like it's been silver-leafed.

posted by Alexis9 on January 28th 2009 at 12:26pm
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Hehe! My mother did this to make her mother very angry back in the 60's. Amazing!

posted by honeyfresh on January 28th 2009 at 1:34pm
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