If your kids eat, sleep, and dream baseball, then you’re in for a home run with this bedroom makeover idea. Give your baseball-loving kids a space that’s truly a home field advantage by learning how to Paint a Pinstripe Wall.
Picture this: baseball bats, jerseys, and mitts scattered around, but there’s still something missing to complete the ultimate baseball bedroom. Your kids will love a striking pinstripe masterpiece that’ll have them feeling like they’re stepping up to the plate at Fenway Park.
Now, I know what you might be thinking – “Painting pinstripes? That sounds intimidating!” Well, fear not, because it can be as easy as throwing a perfect curveball. With a little creativity, some simple tools, and a dash of that baseball spirit, we’ll have your kid’s bedroom looking like a big league dugout in no time.
Supplies Needed
- Laser Level
- Frog Tape or another painter’s tape
- White caulk
- Pinstripe color. I used Cubbies Blue by Sherwin-Williams
- Paintbrush
How to Paint a Pinstripe Wall
- This is actually more of a level and tape project than a paint project! Start by setting up the MVP of this project: your laser level. I don’t know how I would have been able to do this project without it.
- Begin taping your wall. I decided on ⅛ pinstripes with 3 ½ inches between the stripes. This is definitely the most time-consuming part.
- I was going to add the same white paint that my wall is to get crisp lines, but I found the paint was making the tape peel off the wall. I switched to adding a small amount of caulk to the pinstripes. This will help us get those crisp lines.
- Add your paint on top of the dried caulk. I did three coats.
- Directly after your third coat, peel off the tape to reveal your beautiful, crisp pinstripes!
Tips For Painting a Pinstripe Wall
- I really do think this project is MUCH easier with a laser level. If you don’t have one, first, I’d recommend investing in one. We use ours all the time! If you don’t want to pick one up, you can do the measurements by hand. Just be sure you are very precise.
- Adding the caulk is the best way to ensure you have very crisp lines. If you want, you can try using the paint color of the wall beneath the tape, if your tape sticks better than mine.
Can I paint stripes on the wall without tape?
Painting stripes on walls without bleeding can be a bit tricky, but with the right preparation and techniques, you can achieve clean and crisp stripes. The key is being patient with the drying and curing process, you can achieve clean and sharp stripes on your walls without bleeding. Proper preparation and attention to detail are key to a successful outcome.
How do you paint stripes on walls without bleeding?
This is where caulk is your best friend! Adding a little bit of caulk under your pinstripes helps to get that smooth, clean line you are looking for. It’s easy to do, and makes all the difference.
So easy, right? We love how much this project elevated our boys’ room. If you have a baseball lover in your home, they’re sure to enjoy this project. And even if you don’t, stripes are such a classic print that you could easily add a pinstripe wall to any room in any style. If you decide to add pinstripes in your home, we want to see what you’ve made! Be sure to follow along and tag us on IG! #howwedoandyoucantoo
