How to Make Your Own Wall Borders

Being able to choose your own wall border colors will ensure a perfect match to the accessories in the room. You’ll also be able to select the width of the border. Painted borders are also forgiving--if you aren’t satisfied with the end result just paint over it and make a fresh start. Make any room more interesting with your own wall border design.

Tape measure
Painter's tape
Latex paint
2-inch-wide paintbrush
Container
4-inch sea sponge
1-inch-wide paintbrush
Paper towel

Instructions

- 1
  Measure and mark the border width on the wall. Select a border width of 4 to 6 inches.
- 2
  Press painter's tape along the border edge to prevent painting past the border and onto the main wall.
- 3
  Select a light background color for the border. Use a roller or paint brush to spread the paint.
- 4
  Pour a small amount of latex paint into a container. Select a color darker than the background paint.
- 5
  Dampen the sea sponge and paint a light amount of paint on a section. Remove excess paint by dabbing lightly onto a paper towel.
- 6
  Gently dab the sponge onto the wall. Cover as much or little of the wall as you like.
- 7
  Add a second color after the first color has dried. Remove the painter's tape.

Decorating Ideas for a Painted Brick Fireplace

How to Paint a 3D Wall

Paint & Wallpaper