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By Lorri Mealey
One way to add a little zest to your preschoolers bedroom is by adding a wall border. An easy and inexpensive border can be made by using paint you have around the house. I used this trick to add some fresh color to my daughters very purple bedroom. This border can be adapted to any room with plain walls.
Step Three: Add the Stripes
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One way to add a little zest to your preschoolers bedroom is by adding a wall border. An easy and inexpensive border can be made by using paint you have around the house. I used this trick to add some fresh color to my daughters very purple bedroom. This border can be adapted to any room with plain walls.
Step One: Where to put the Border
Decide at what height you want the border. Then using either a chalk line, level, or laser level, draw two parallel lines two feet apart. Or you can make the border wider or narrower, if you prefer.
Step Two: Mark Off the Top and Bottom
Using blue painters tape mark off the top and bottom of the border. I added a second horizontal tape an inch from the top and bottom to give added detail. You can skip this step, if you would like.
Step Three: Add the StripesUsing blue painters tape, randomly place tape vertically around the entire border. Place some of the strips of tape close together, others farther apart. This will create random chunks of color. If you prefer a more finished look, you can measure the intervals to make them even. This takes more time though.
Step Four: Add the Paint
The fun part! Using three to four complimentary colors begin painting each stripe. Be sure that you don’t use the same color next to each other. To save money and a trip to the store, I used paint that I had from other household projects. I mixed two colors to create the top and bottom stripes. If you do need to purchase paint, you will only need a quart per color (probably less than that, depending on your room). For even coverage, two coats of paint work best.
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