The possibilities are seemingly endless when striping a wall.
The soft shades of green and blue are minty sweet. A blue base coat provides one stripe; green forms a second for a pattern that looks more complex than it is.
These stripes are hand-painted along a pencil line to give them a slightly imperfect edge. For a straight line, use
painter's tape to mask off the stripes. For bolder stripes, choose brighter colours or a pair with more contrast.
Tone-on-tone variations of the same hue give a wall a subtle, classic look. The sheen also can vary, with one
stripe flat and the other glossy.
You will need:
- Matt or satin interior paint
- Paint roller and tray for base coat
- Masking tape
- Straightedge (optional)
- Coloured pencil to match the stripe colour
- Spirit level
- Trim brush
Here’s how:
1. Using a paint roller, base-coat a clean, dry wall with Pale Sky; let dry. Apply a second coat if needed and allow to dry. Use masking tape to mask around doors, windows, the ceiling, and the floor if desired.
2. Measure the width of the stripes. Divide the wall into even increments. The stripes shown here measure 20 cm, but you may need to adjust the width to fit your wall or for the look you want. Using a coloured pencil that matches the stripe colour, make a light hash mark at each increment.
3. Draw the vertical lines. Using a spirit level, lightly extend the hash marks vertically from ceiling to baseboard. Periodically measure the stripes to make sure they remain parallel and even.
4. Cut in the left edge. Cut in along the ceiling with a trim brush and Crisp Green. Paint the left edge of the stripe, covering the pencil line. Reload the paintbrush as needed so the colour is opaque and even.
5. Fill in the centre. Paint the centre of the stripe using long, vertical strokes.
6. Cut in the right edge. Edge the right side of the stripe, covering the pencil line. Cut in along the baseboard. Repeat for each remaining stripe. Touch up any uneven spots.
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