How to Paint Shapes on an Accent Wall
Painting shapes on an accent wall -- a wall that is a different color from the other walls in the room so as to accent the overall tone -- spices up the look of a room. The process used to paint shapes varies in difficulty, depending on what type of shapes you plan to paint. The design will depend on your personal tastes and the room's decor. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
-
-
1
Sketch the shape you want to paint on your wall with a pencil. Do this lightly so that the pencil marks can be easily removed.
-
2
Place painter's tape along the edge of the sketched outline so that it forms the shape. You may need to use many small pieces of tape rather than one long piece if the design is circular or curved.
-
-
3
Sand the area inside of the painter's tape in preparation for the new coat of paint. Do not over sand, but sand just enough so the surface of the painted wall is scuffed up. This will make it easier for the new paint to bond to the surface.
-
4
Clean the sanding dust from the wall with a dust cloth and then apply a coat of paint with your paint roller. Don't go all the way to the edge of the tape. Instead, paint the bulk of the area and paint the edges with your paintbrush to remain inside the tape lines.
-
5
Wait for the paint to dry and then apply a second and third coat as needed to achieve a uniform texture and appearance inside of the painter's tape.
-
6
Remove the painter's tape once the paint has dried. Use a small paintbrush to touch up any mistakes or unpainted areas you might have.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
You may wish to use stencils when drawing the original shape. Stencils are prefabricated design guides that you can place against the wall and trace with a pencil to achieve the desired shape.
