Faux vine walls are a beautiful and unique way to add a touch of nature to your home inside or outside. They can be used to create a variety of different looks. You can make your faux vine element lush and overgrown for a natural feel. Or create a more subtle and elegant one. I love the diamond pattern vine walls. And, best of all, they're relatively easy to create yourself and low maintenance being faux!I actually fell in love with a faux vine diamond wall which started this entire project. I wanted to recreate it on my patio. A beautiful climbing vine adds visual interest to any space. We enjoy hanging out on our patio to watch movies or eat dinner. I didn't want to attract more bugs than we already get with a real vine wall.
Real climbing vines on your house don't always cause damage. It depends on what material the vine wall is climbing on and how much moisture it keeps. So, even though the risk is small for vine walls to damage your house, it was another reason to go faux!
Plus, the wall I'll be doing this faux vine wall on is behind our outdoor couch. I didn't want to have to worry about watering over the couch or it dying and being ugly, ha!
I bought these faux vine strands. I attempted to create the diamond pattern, but I wasn't loving it out here. Once I started creating an organic look, it felt perfect for this space. I probably should have started from the bottom, but our couch is against the wall. So, I started from the top and I am in love with it.
You can't beat greenery all year round, which is the main reason I am obsessed with fake vines and plants outdoors here in Texas. I love my real plants, but honestly, I have a hard time keeping them alive outside.
How to attach faux vine to a wall
I planned to use screws and fishing line to create my faux vine wall. That was a failure! Stucco is really hard to drill into, and it was taking longer than I wanted this DIY project to take. When a project is meant to be simple and it's not, I always like to step back and reevaluate it. Sometimes my expectations are just off, and sometimes there is another way.
I got a few screws in the stucco and then realized how many holes I was going to have to create. Stucco is porous and if water gets behind it, that can cause mold problems. We have a pool back here, so that was not helping me with my mold anxiety, ha ha. There are preventative measures you can take, but that and how long it was taking me I opted for another way.
I left the screws I had in and filled them with a clear caulk sealant. I decided to try gluing them. I tried a couple glues, and it didn't work. Then I thought, what about a good old fashion glue gun?
I had won a professional glue gun on Instagram recently and thought it would be perfect to try holding these faux vines up. A professional glue gun is a little more expensive than your typical glue gun. Think of it as an industrial upgrade that heats at a higher temperature and bonds better for a stronger hold than crafting calls for. I am so thankful it worked and wish I had thought of it originally, ha ha. A DIY lesson learned, and that is ok.
Faux Vine Accent Wall Material List
1.) faux vine
2.) professional glue gun
3.) glue sticks for your gun
4.) scissors
5.) real vine branches or long skinny twigs
6.) piece of scrap wood to set your glue gun on
No one wants a faux vine wall that looks fake. To make it look as natural as possible, I added the detail it needed. It's pretty close to us and I knew it would bother me if it didn't look somewhat authentic. I used real vine branches from my aunt's house. I hot glued those on as well. The faux vines I bought look like real english ivy, and it was perfect for this big blank wall out here.
As you can see from the in-progress stage, that it might look worse before it starts to look better. Just remember to keep your inspiration picture close by, that really helped with my confidence will creating this wall. It helped me see how a real vine wall grows to try and replicate it. Unfortunately, it just takes a little while for you to see that it is looking good. I actually thought this was going to be a flop until I got towards the end of the project. It's easy to pull off with the glue if you do mess up or end up wanting to change the layout of the vines.
Steps for hanging a faux vine wall:
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have a couple “real vine wall inspo” pictures to look at while creating yours
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cut your faux vine in 2-3 ft strips
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start the vine without the branches first, put it in different directions like your inspo picture
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glue every couple of leaves, but alternating sides
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I added the branches towards the end of every other section
- I even cut small leaves on a few strands to make it look real
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glue the faux vine strand along the branches
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professional glue guns get hotter than crafting guns, so be careful
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have something to set your glue gun down on, so you don't ruin a pretty pillow like I did
Weatherproofing a faux outdoor vine:
This faux vine wall cost me about $15 and is under the roof on my patio porch. With a couple coats of outdoor sealant spray you can make any faux plants outdoor ready. If you plan to use a faux vine wall where there will be a lot of sun exposure, you can splurge and buy some that are made for outdoors OR spray them first with a clear coat sealant.
Anything that is made for outdoor UV protection will work. I would use one in a spray paint can. There are a few different sealant options you can use. I would use this one that is a matte finish. If you want the leaves to have more of a gloss, than you can use this one in a gloss finish.
Additional Faux Vine Wall Tips
Here are a few tips for making your faux vine wall look its best:
- Use a variety of different types of vines to create a more interesting look.
- Mix and match different colors and textures to add visual interest.
- Hang the vines in a staggered pattern to create a more natural look.
- Use a variety of different lengths of vines to add depth and dimension.
- Trim the vines as needed to keep them looking neat and tidy.
faux vine wall supplies
Options for Hanging a Faux Vine Wall
- professional glue gun
- command hooks
- nail and fishing wire
- screws and zip ties
- tacks
- staple gun
So, if you are looking for a way to add a touch of nature to your home? Look no further than a faux vine wall! This easy DIY project is perfect for anyone who wants to add a little bit of whimsy and charm to their space.
Inside Faux Vine Wall Ideas
- Use faux vines to create a trellis or archway.
- Use faux vines to frame a mirror or painting.
- Use faux vines to create a headboard for your bed.
- Use faux vines to add a touch of whimsy to a child's room.
For more outdoor DIY inspo here is my faux outdoor vines I used to add some greenery to our fence and a little extra privacy. A quick close-up video here
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