DIY Photo Backdrops

• Cut down the foam boards down to desired size. In my case, one 20"x20" and two 10"x10". Foam boards are notoriously hard to cut so make sure your knife/scissors are sharp enough.

Wallpaper, contact paper, and shelf liner

• Use a pencil to mark your desired dimensions on the backing paper, including a bit of margin. Cut.
• Peel a little bit of the backing away from the decorative film and carefully place the adhesive side on the foam board, leaving the bit of margin on the edge.
• A little at a time, keep peeling off the backing paper and smoothing out the film onto the board with the squeegee. I used a bench scraper.
• Once the entire board is covered, remove the excess film with the knife, or fold it towards the back of the board so it wraps around and covers the sides.

Peel and stick tiles and backsplash

• For tiles and backsplash sold in squares, follow the above instructions.
• For tiles with uneven sides (they usually have an overlap area), trim off the excess on one side with the knife to create a straight edge.
• Remove the backing and stick the adhesive side to the board, starting with a corner.
• Interlock the following tiles on the overlap area. Once the entire board is covered, cut off the excess tile with the knife.

Washi tape

• Washi or crafting tape can be used to create patterns with straight lines. I used thick black tape to create the stripes, and then super thin gold tape as a highlight between the black and white.
• You can waterproof the board with clear adhesive film, which is usually available in both matte and glossy finishes.