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Update Your Room with an Accent Wall
Materials Needed
- FrogTape® Painter’s Tape
- Interior Tape
- Wall Primer
- 2-in. Paint Brush
- 9-in. Roller
- Drop Cloth
- Two Paint Trays
- 220-Grit Sandpaper
- Damp Sponge
Step 1: Protect floors with a drop cloth, fill any nail holes and sand the wall. Wipe away dust with a clean, damp sponge.
Step 2: Apply FrogTape® Painter’s Tape just beyond the corner of the adjacent wall to ensure a crisp, clean line.
Step 3: Prime wall if changing from a dark to a light paint color.
Step 4: Paint wall using a ‘W’ shape with a roller until the whole wall is covered evenly.
Step 5: Remove the painter’s tape when the paint is still wet.
Step 6: When the accent wall is dry, start decorating.
Enjoy your refreshed room!
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