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A Moody, Multifunctional Spare Bedroom Transformation
Erin Desabelle, from @the.dessy.dwelling, transforms an underused room into a moody, multifunctional retreat that blends office utility with guest room comfort. Featuring rich teal color-drenching, vintage-inspired details and crisp architectural molding that brings vintage-maximalist style to life.
Supplies Needed:
- FrogTape® Delicate Painter's Tape
- FrogTape Advanced™ Painter's Tape
- Paint Roller
- Paint Brush
- Paint Trays
- Picture Frame Molding
- Miter Saw
- Nail Gun
- Level
- 3 Gallons of Paint (Two in Eggshell Finish, One in Semi-Gloss Finish)
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1Add Painter's Tape
Apply FrogTape Advanced™ Painter's Tape to the trim and any spaces that need protection from paint.
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2Add the First Coat
Paint the walls, ceiling and picture frame molding with any color of your choosing.
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3Paint the Door
Next, peel the tape off the trim and paint the door.
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4Paint the trim
After the previous coat of paint has dried, tape off the walls and ceiling, then paint the trim.
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5Final Product
Finally, remove any tape from the walls. Now admire your color-drenched space!
1
Add Painter's Tape
Apply FrogTape Advanced™ Painter's Tape to the trim and any spaces that need protection from paint.
2
Add the First Coat
Paint the walls, ceiling and picture frame molding with any color of your choosing.
3
Paint the Door
Next, peel the tape off the trim and paint the door.
4
Paint the trim
After the previous coat of paint has dried, tape off the walls and ceiling, then paint the trim.
5
Final Product
Finally, remove any tape from the walls. Now admire your color-drenched space!
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