Painting with More Than 2 Colors
A great way to bring personality and a fun sense of energy to your space is by using more than two colors. Add dimension to a single accent wall or character to a bedroom or bathroom. You can even use multiple paint colors to create designs on furniture, like a dresser or outdoor table.
A great way to bring personality and a fun sense of energy to your space is by using more than two colors. Add dimension to a single accent wall or character to a bedroom or bathroom. You can even use multiple paint colors to create designs on furniture, like a dresser or outdoor table.
A great way to bring personality and a fun sense of energy to your space is by using more than two colors. Add dimension to a single accent wall or character to a bedroom or bathroom. You can even use multiple paint colors to create designs on furniture, like a dresser or outdoor table.
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Create Your Own Style
Find links to wall patterns and design ideas on our Creative Techniques page. Then get started with the steps below. For freshly painted surfaces (at least 24 hours old) 3M recommends Scotch® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape. Also, be sure to visit our How to Tape page for basic paint prep and tape removal tips.
Step By Step
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DrawMark your pattern on the wall with a pencil and ruler or stencil. Then place a dab of paint in each section of the pattern to help you keep track of which color goes where.
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TapePlace the tape on the outside edge of the shape you are going to paint first. To cut tape easily, hold a putty knife against the tape at the angle you want to cut it, and then tear the tape along the line of the blade.
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PaintApply your first paint color, let it dry at least 24 hours, and then remove your tape.
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RepeatRepeat this process for your second and third color: tape, paint, let the paint dry for 24 hours, and then remove your tape.
Inspiration for Your Space
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Tape as Pattern
A fun way to add depth and form to paintable surfaces, using tape as the pattern lets you express yourself in nearly unlimited ways. Think bold lines, stripes, zigzags and triangular shapes. You create the design with painter’s tape, either with a template or inventing a pattern as you go along.
Taping Shapes
Create soft, understated accents around picture frames. Paint brilliantly-colored shapes on existing wallpaper or the patterned surface of an old table. You can have a lot of fun with this technique, adding bright splashes of color to different design elements around your home.
