"I have a confession to make: When I first toured my apartment, I did not look behind the bathroom door. Rookie move - I know. I was enamored by the large bedroom and ample closet space that I didn't have in my previous apartment. And, to be frank, the offer was too good to refuse. So I signed the lease and moved in shortly thereafter."
"The paint on the back of the door was so cracked, peeled, and bubbled, it looked like my skin after a week at the beach (I'm a pale New Yorker who burns easily!). Upon further inspection, I noticed the position of the door meant it was close to the steam heating pole tucked in the corner. My best guess is that the builder-grade paint that was applied some time ago is not very heat-friendly, and therefore, became susceptible to peeling, chipping, and bubbling easily."
The renter discovered cracked, peeled, and bubbled paint on the back of the bathroom door, caused by proximity to a steam heating pole and heat-sensitive builder-grade paint. The damaged paint became increasingly embarrassing when visitors commented. Replacement of the door and power-sanding and repainting were impractical due to rental constraints and lack of tools. The renter chose peel-and-stick wallpaper as an affordable, nonpermanent solution compatible with rental rules. A whimsical pattern by Chasing Paper was selected to distract from damage and add visual interest, providing a quick, renter-friendly aesthetic update without permanent alterations or specialized equipment.
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