Debbie's Paint Projects > Projects > Horizontally Striped Colours

Tools And Materials Needed

• Latex eggshell finish paint in 4 colours beige/green
• Off-white latex paint
• Paint tray
• Roller & sleeves
• 3/4" low-tack tape
• Pencil, ruler
• Chalk line
• Spirit level

Getting Started

1. Basecoat the wall with 2 coats of off white. Let dry.
2. Divide the wall into 4 equal parts. Use a chalk line and a spirit level to create straight lines, then tape across the centre of the line with the 3/4" low-tack tape.
3. With the 4 shades of green going from lighter to darker, start with the lightest shade at the bottom and work upwards so that the darkest is at the top. You will need 2 coats of each colour, and perhaps a third for the darkest colour, depending on your coverage.
4. Remove the tape, and let dry.

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