At Craig & Rose, we’re here to help you transform your home with confidence, empowering your creativity and providing everything you need to achieve professional results at home. Stripes are a timeless interior design trend that can make a bold statement or add subtle sophistication to your walls. Here’s our easy guide to painting perfect stripes, so you can create stunning feature walls with ease.

What You'll Need:

• Your chosen paint colours from the Craig & Rose range
• Ball of string
• Chalk
• Tape measure
• Sandpaper
• Scissors
• Dustsheet
• Tin opener
• Decorator’s tape
• Paint stirrer
• Roller and roller tray

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Step 1: Prepare Your Wall

Preparation is key to achieving flawless results. Make sure your walls are dust free and clean, fill any holes or cracks and sand rough areas until smooth. Once your wall is fully prepped, apply your background colour to create the perfect base for your stripes. Let the base layer dry completely before moving to the next step.

Step 2: Plan Your Stripe Placement

Decide how wide you want each stripe to be, then measure the wall height for horizontal stripes or the wall width for vertical stripes to calculate how many stripes will fit.

Adjust the stripe width as needed to avoid uneven or awkward edges. Use a measuring tape to mark the start and end points of each stripe. For vertical stripes, mark the top and bottom of the wall; for horizontal stripes, mark the left and right sides.

Step 3: Create Chalk Lines

Rub chalk generously along a piece of string, making sure it’s well coated. Stretch the string tightly across your measured points, securing it with decorator’s tape at the top and bottom of the string. Pull the string back slightly and release it to snap a clean chalk line on the wall. Repeat this process for each stripe, measuring carefully to ensure the widths remain consistent.

Pro tip: Use a spirit level to double-check the alignment of your chalk lines if you want extra precision.

Step 4: Tape for Clean Edges

Apply decorator’s tape along the edge of your chalk lines to frame your stripes.

Pro Tip: Seal the tape with a thin layer of your base colour before applying the stripe colour. This clever hack ensures sharp, crisp edges and avoids unwanted paint bleeds - no one likes a wobbly stripe!

Step 5: Paint Your Stripes Like a Pro

Lightly mist your roller with water before dipping it into the tray. This helps the paint spread smoothly, reduces streaks and ensures even coverage. Apply your stripe colour using a roller.

Step 6: Reveal Your Masterpiece

Once the paint is completely dry, slowly peel back the decorator’s tape to reveal your stunning striped feature wall. Take a step back and admire your work!

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