When it got here to design Eloise’s new large woman room, I knew pink was going to be concerned. It’s her favourite coloration and there was no escaping it, which was positive with me. However I needed to do one thing enjoyable and never simply paint all of the partitions pink so I got here up with this enjoyable concept for a Scalloped Wall Design.
After I first considered the concept, I wasn’t positive how I used to be going to execute it. I really didn’t determine it out till after I had painted the partitions 2/3 of the way in which up on all sides.
However now that I’ve discovered that portray scallops on a wall isn’t all that tough – I’m right here to share all my suggestions with you!
SUPPLIES FOR PAINTING A SCALLOPED WALL
STEP 1
Use a protracted stage to attract straight strains throughout your partitions as far up as you need them to be. I went 62″ up from the bottom.
STEP 2
Apply your painters tape simply above the strains you drew. This manner you’ll cowl up the pencil marks once you paint.
STEP 3
Utilizing some paint that’s the identical coloration your partitions presently are (in our case, white), paint simply over the place the underside of the painters tape meets the wall. This offers a barrier of paint that can assist stop in opposition to bleed.
You may see within the photograph beneath the place the white paint overlaps the tape.
STEP 4
As soon as the white paint is dry, use your curler and paint the partitions in your required coloration. We used Retro Pink by Behr which is a really fairly impartial and mauve pink that isn’t too in your face. You higher consider if Eloise picked the colour it will have been BRIGHT pink 😉
STEP 5
Instantly after your final coat of paint, take away the painters tape. Eradicating it whereas it’s nonetheless moist will stop in opposition to peeling.
STEP 6
Subsequent up is your scallops. I initially thought I’d use a stencil, however couldn’t discover any within the shops close to me and actually couldn’t discover any on-line that appeared like they’d work effectively.
So I stumbled upon a wooden embroidery hoop at JoAnns and determined to present {that a} attempt as a substitute. I used a 3″ hoop and popped out the interior hoop and used that. I marked with my tape rather less than midway on reverse sides. I didn’t need a full half circle so mine are rather less.
Utilizing the blue tape on the within the ring as a information, hint your half circles on the wall.
Tip – since you almost certainly received’t have a complete row of full half circles, take into consideration the place you wish to begin and the place you don’t thoughts there being a portion of a scallop.
For me, I began on the correct facet of the wall her mattress is in opposition to, and labored to the left, understanding no matter I used to be left with can be by her closet door trim and never in a spot extra noticeable.
STEP 7
For the corners, I used a chunk of card inventory and traced a half circle utilizing the embroidery hoop as a information. Then I lower it out and was capable of fold it so the scallop can be seamless from one wall to the opposite in every nook.
STEP 8
Paint your scallops! I promise this isn’t as intimidating because it sounds. Utilizing a brush with brief bristles helps a ton and provides you much more precision. Mine undoubtedly aren’t good which I’m positive with and you may at all times return and use some white paint to even them out if want be.
I’m having bother discovering a hyperlink to the brushes I used, however I picked them up at Passion Foyer!
You would undoubtedly paint contained in the embroidery hoop however I used to be apprehensive about paint bleeding by leaving a mark every time I picked it up, so I free handed it as a substitute.
I ended up doing three coats however actually the primary one is an important. I didn’t must be as cautious with the second two coats since I already had the principle form painted.
I LOVE how these turned out and add somewhat further enjoyable and femininity to Eloise’s room. I initially thought I’d do bigger scallops however this measurement feels so good.
I hope this tutorial of Find out how to Paint a A Scalloped Wall was useful! It’s such a enjoyable and simple manner so as to add some allure and character to an area! Her room isn’t fairly completed but, however we’re getting shut -stay tuned for the complete reveal quickly!
