# Painting Zigzag Lines on Walls
Add a bold flair to your decor by painting zigzag lines on an accent wall in a living room or bedroom. Whether you plan to make your lines monochromatic or multicolored, the zigzags will make an eye-popping statement and complement other quirky and neutral furnishings and accessories. Take care when mapping out the zigzags to ensure your lines are clean and straight.
Things You'll Need
- Painter's tape
- Yardstick
- Paint pan
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Tape off the areas for the zigzag lines using painter's tape. Measure with a yardstick to ensure the strips of tape are equidistant from each other. Press the edges of the tape with your fingernail to ensure a tight seal against seeping paint.
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Pour the paint into a paint pan. Dab the color along the edges of the painter's tape with a small paintbrush. Allow the paint to dry to form a barrier and maintain a straight, unpainted line.
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Paint in the rest of the taped-off areas with a larger paintbrush. Allow the paint to dry completely.
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Remove the painter's tape from the wall carefully. Tape off other areas for additional zigzag colors or highlights.
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