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        How To Paint Stripes on a Wall

        Stripes have a striking first appearance, but they also create a balanced, well-organized feeling while adding height to a room.

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        stripes add height to a room
        • Time

          Weekend

        • Price Range

          $1 - $50

        • Difficulty

          Easy

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Prepare the Wall

        Paint a base coat. When it is dry, tape off sections for the first color of stripes.

        tape off sections for first color of stripes

        Step 2: Paint the First Color of Stripes

        Paint the stripe sections, remove the painter's tape and allow them to dry. Check the paint information for drying time. When painting stripes, be sure to use a minimal amount of paint on the brush to prevent drips or runs from ruining the pattern. Also, be careful not to leave the painter's tape on too long, or it may begin to pull off the undercoat of paint.

        paint stripe sections

        Step 3: Paint the Second Color of Stripes

        Then tape off the blue sections and paint them. Remove painter's tape and allow walls to dry.

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