The technique of faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Striped effects create rich textures and handmade detail that cannot be matched by wallpaper patterns, and they make a room with a low ceiling appear taller.
Step 4: Measure and mark for the stripes. When the wall is completely dry, measure the length of the entire wall and decide how wide you want the stripes to be. One popular approach is to alternate a wide and a narrow stripe in proportion to the size of the wall. Once you have the width and number of stripes you want, make small marks for the edge of each stripe along the top of the wall. Make identical marks along the bottom of the wall.
Measure and mark the edge of each stripe.
