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How to Paint Wall Stripes

I am finally getting around to posting my How to Paint Wall Stripes. I can’t tell you how much I am loving all the striped walls I now have in my home. The first one I did was during my guest bathroom makeover, which you can see here.  Next, I painted my gallery wall and you can see it here. Because I loved it so much, I knew I could not stop there. I decided to paint a wall in my dining room. I went with the same colors as the gallery wall. Here is a before picture.

How to Paint Wall Stripes DIY - Before and After

Choosing the Paint Colors

Choosing the paint colors can be a little bit overwhelming. There are so many colors to choose from and picking two colors is even harder than one. Here are the two colors I choose. Lyndhurst Timber and Desert Fortress. Both from Lowes.

How to Paint Wall Stripes DIY - Paint color for wall stripes - Dessert Fortress - Lyndhurst Timber

Supplies Needed

  • Two colors of paint. I used the colors Lyndhurst Timber and Desert Fortress in Semi Gloss. Both are from Lowes.
  • A two pack of 4″ wall celling roller brush. Remember you are painting two colors.
  • Yardstick
  • Pencil
  • Frog Tape ( make sure you use this brand)

 

 

 

How to Paint Wall Stripes DIY - Paint color for wall stripes - Dessert Fortress - Lyndhurst Timber

Now it’s time to start the taping.

How to paint wall stripes DIY. Before and After.

 Instructions:

  1. Start by measuring the wall from top to bottom and decide how wide you want your stripes.
  2. I did 12″ stripes.
  3. Use a yardstick to draw your line with a pencil.
  4. Tape the lines with Frog Tape. Trust me, get this kind of tape.
  5. Put pieces of tape on the wall area you Do Not want to be painted. This was so helpful!
  6. Use a 4″ roller brush to paint the stripes.
  7. Remove the tape after each stripe is painted. It will be wet. Do not let the paint dry before removing the tape. I felt this helped get the perfect line. (Just my opinion)
  8. If you are painting the second color, wait a day before tapping on the newly painted areas.

Here is my sweet helper.  🙂

DIY How to Paint Stripes on a Wall - Dessert Fortress - Lyndhurst Timber

 Are you ready for the after? TADA!! What a difference, right?! I love love it!!

DIY How to Paint Wall Stripes. Before and After.

Next, add some decor and you are finished.  This wall completely changed the look of this room! I am in love with it! If you love my Faith Wall Decor you can get my Free Printable by signing up for my Newsletter here.

DIY: How to Paint Wall Stripes. How to Paint Wall Stripes DIY. Transform the entire room by adding wall stripes. I went with the colors Dessert Fortress and Lyndhurst Timber.

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DIY: How to Paint Wall Stripes

If you are thinking about adding a striped wall to your home, I say go for it.

                                                                                               

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  1. Emily Lillie says

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    I love love love your striped wall! I now feel like I need one in my house! haha. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Oh thank you!! You do need one! It’s super easy and makes a huge change to the room! 🙂 So glad you liked it!

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  2. Chris says

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    What kind of curtains do you have in your striped room? What colors are the other walls in the room?

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Hi Chris,
      I did have a pair of Ikea curtains with a leaf type print hanging up. I recently change to a lighter design print in a tan color. My wall next to the window was a very pale blue. The other wall color is a light beige. I recently changed the light blue wall color to a darker grey/blue color. Hope that helps.

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  3. Cristen says

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    I am terrible at matching colors and design. My kitchen is a pale blue and everything else is white. I love the striped wall for an accent…I was thinking stripes.maybe for a small accent wall and then the darker color used for the striped for the walls surrounding….???

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Cristen,
      What two colors were you thinking of doing? I think painting a small accent wall is a great idea. 🙂

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  4. Sarah says

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    What type of paint did you use? Eggshell, Satin or Semi-Gloss?

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Hi Sarah, I used a Semi-gloss. 🙂

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  5. Cx says

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    Love your striped wall. I am now planning one.

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thank you! So glad this could help. 🙂

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  6. Anna says

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    So after you paint the darker stripes color how did paint the lighter stripes even? Did you retape and then paint the lighter cover over the white walls?

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Yes, retape and paint the second color. 🙂

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  7. Katie says

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    Hi! I absolutely love this, colors and all. I was wondering what color blue is that room I see in the background? It’s a perfect pairing with these colors!
    Thank you!

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thank you, Katie! I don’t remember the color, unfortunately. I was going for a gray color, but it ended up being blue. lol

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  8. Ashley says

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    How did you keep your paint from bleeding where it’s taped?? My sister and I just did my godchild’s room one wall with navy blue and a really light blue and it blead where it was taped.

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      I used the Frog Tape and had no bleeding. I am sorry you are having trouble. 🙁

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  9. Ali says

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    Wow, I love this wall. Did you use the two colors you have posted? They both look so close in color and the wall looks like one color is off white? What two colors did yiu paint the wall stripes with?

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thank you. I used two colors and they are listed in the post. I hope that helps. Happy painting! 🙂

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