Paint a striped wall – how to, step by step

An accent wall always attracts the eye. Instead of wallpapering, you can find a personal expression by painting the wall striped. With careful measurement, masking and painting you get an impressive result. Use your imagination and create your own shapes to highlight a part of the living room, bedroom or hall. Watch the video for tips and inspiration.

Difficulty
Medium
Time
2 days

Three main tools for the project

Step by Step

  1. 1
    Clean the wall
  2. 2
    Protect the floor
  3. 3
    Spackle
  4. 4
    Mask
  5. 5
    Paint
  1. 1

    Clean the wall

    Clean the wall

    Before you start, wash away dirt and grease from the wall so that the paint adheres properly.

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  2. 2

    Protect the floor

    Place plastic sheeting on the floor to protect against paint splashes. Attach the plastic cover over the skirting boards so that the paint cannot run through. 

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  3. 3

    Spackle

    Putty over any holes in the wall. Allow the putty to dry and then sand away edges and unevenness with a sanding tool.

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  4. 4

    Mask

    Use a ruler and masking tape to create different stripes and surfaces on the wall. Choose quality tape that gives really sharp paint edges.

    Tip!

    Press the masking tape firmly against the wall so that paint cannot creep through. Also, don't stretch the tape too much.
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  5. 5

    Paint

    Paint the surfaces in the desired shades. Use a brush to get precision in corners and along edges, and paint the large areas with rollers.

    Now all that remains is to remove the masking tape. Now you can enjoy your striped wall!

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