Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Painting stripes on your wall lets you achieve the look of wallpaper with just a couple cans of paint.

To begin, you'll want to decide which direction you prefer your stripes to run. Horizontal stripes can make a room appear larger, while vertical stripes can give the appearance of higher ceilings.

Next, decide how wide you want your stripes to be. Apply long strips of high-quality painter's tape to your wall to create your striped pattern. The areas you cover with tape will become your stripes.

Now you're ready to paint. Apply a contrasting paint color between the lines of painter's tape. When you're done painting, and while the paint is still wet, peel the painter's tape off the wall at a 45-degree angle to reveal your crisp stripes.

Create your own maximalist look by using Rust-Oleum Color Spark Wall Paint to make a striped wall.

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