Techniques
Color Pop Kitchen Island Makeover
Lauren, from @pinchplateparty, makes a statement in her kitchen by adding a pop of color to her kitchen island.
Check out her step-by-step project below!
Fresh Foyer Update with Faux Wallpaper & Wainscot
In this DIY painting project, Haley, from Just Haley Homes, added a bold-painted wainscot and some faux wallpaper to give her home's foyer a fresh look.
Check out her step-by-step of the project below!
Supplies Needed
- FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape
- Paint
- Primer
- Laser Level
- Painting Supplies (rollers, paint trays, paint brushes, etc.)
- Floor protector (drop cloth or paper)
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1Clean the Space
Before starting my wainscot and faux wallpaper, I picked up the space and wiped everything down. Once the room was ready to work in, I removed the box molding and patched it with joint compound.
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2Prep & Prime the Walls
I prepped the walls by patching any holes and sanding lightly with 220 grit sandpaper. I then primed any areas that were patched with joint compound and painted the ceiling.
Pro Tip: If you plan to pull painter's tape off of any areas that have been patched by joint compound, I recommend using a sealer before putting primer on.
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3Tape It Off
I let the primer dry for a few days before I used a laser level to tape off the wainscot and stripes for the faux wallpaper. When applying FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape, start by sticking the beginning section to the wall about 6 to 8 in., then pull down until you reach the top of the wainscot while ensuring it lines up with the laser.
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4Paint the Accents
Once the tape for the stripes was on the wall, I painted a very light coat of the base paint color, to seal the tape, and then quickly put on 2 coats of the stripes color. I recommend working in small sections and pulling the tape while it’s still wet.
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5Build the Wainscotting
Once the tape for the stripes was pulled off, I started working on the wainscotting.
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6Final Touches
To wrap up, I added my new trim to continue the wainscot throughout the foyer, caulked, filled in nail holes and painted on my final coat of paint.
1
Clean the Space
Before starting my wainscot and faux wallpaper, I picked up the space and wiped everything down. Once the room was ready to work in, I removed the box molding and patched it with joint compound.
2
Prep & Prime the Walls
I prepped the walls by patching any holes and sanding lightly with 220 grit sandpaper. I then primed any areas that were patched with joint compound and painted the ceiling.
Pro Tip: If you plan to pull painter's tape off of any areas that have been patched by joint compound, I recommend using a sealer before putting primer on.
3
Tape It Off
I let the primer dry for a few days before I used a laser level to tape off the wainscot and stripes for the faux wallpaper. When applying FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape, start by sticking the beginning section to the wall about 6 to 8 in., then pull down until you reach the top of the wainscot while ensuring it lines up with the laser.
4
Paint the Accents
Once the tape for the stripes was on the wall, I painted a very light coat of the base paint color, to seal the tape, and then quickly put on 2 coats of the stripes color. I recommend working in small sections and pulling the tape while it’s still wet.
5
Build the Wainscotting
Once the tape for the stripes was pulled off, I started working on the wainscotting.
6
Final Touches
To wrap up, I added my new trim to continue the wainscot throughout the foyer, caulked, filled in nail holes and painted on my final coat of paint.
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