How to: DIY painted chevron herringbone accent wall tutorial

THINGS YOU WILL NEED…

Paint - base & accent color
Paint brush, roller, trays
Painters tape and/or vinyl/plastic automotive tape - 1/2” (for stripes) & 1”+ thickness for ceiling, trim, etc.
Level (or laser level), measuring stick, & pencil.

The easiest way to do this, is to paint the entire wall in the color you choose for the stripes.
Make sure you allow PLENTY of dry time before taping the design… several days, up to one week. To err on the side of safety, I’d recommend one week.

There are a lot of variables which will affect the dry time, type of paint, how thick the paint is, ambient temperature and humidity, etc. (check with the manufacturer of your paint) The longer you let it dry the safer.

STEPS:

Find the middle of the wall, then move 1/4” to the left of that. (This will allow your middle painted line to be centered)
Use the level (or laser level) and measuring stick to draw a straight vertical line with your ruler and pencil.

Starting to your right, measure out every 16” and draw another vertical line, keep repeating, Then, do the same for the left side.

MARKING THE CHEVRON DESIGN:

Starting at the top of each vertical line, measure down every 12” and make a faint mark with your pencil.
Do this for all the vertical lines.

Now, you will connect the faint markings in a zig zag pattern…
Using your pencil and measuring stick, draw a line from the higher mark, to the next lower mark on the adjacent vertical line, repeat until the end.

You will see the chevron design start to take shape. Be sure it is level and correct.

TAPING & PAINTING:

Line up tape to the edge, on the right side of each vertical line.
Then, align and tape, just under each zig zag line.

Tape off ceiling, baseboards, and side walls with 1”+ painters tape.
Press firmly on tape.

Cut in with a paint brush for the ceiling, baseboards, and side walls.
Using a roller, paint entire wall (2 coats if necessary)
Then, carefully remove all tape. Touch up any necessary areas..

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