How to Paint an Accent Wall

Intermediate 15 min 9 steps 32719 views Rating: 4.7/5 Published: 2026-02-20

Choose the colors.. Remove all wall decorations and outlet covers.. Cover the outline of the wall and the doors with tape.

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1

Choose the colors.

Step 1

Choose the colors.

2

Remove all wall decorations and outlet covers.

Step 2

Remove all wall decorations and outlet covers.

3

Cover the outline of the wall and the doors with tape.

Step 3

Cover the outline of the wall and the doors with tape.

4

Cover the floor with sheets, paper, or blankets.

Step 4

Cover the floor with sheets, paper, or blankets.

5

Open the paint can with a screwdriver and stir the paint until it's mixed.

Step 5

Open the paint can with a screwdriver and stir the paint until it's mixed.

6

Pour a fair amount of the paint in the roller pan and begin by painting the outl

Step 6

Pour a fair amount of the paint in the roller pan and begin by painting the outlines of the walls with a smaller brush.

7

Allow three hours of drying time before adding your second coat.

Step 7

Allow three hours of drying time before adding your second coat.

8

After the first coat is dry, apply the second one.

Step 8

After the first coat is dry, apply the second one.

9

It's now time to redecorate.

Step 9

It's now time to redecorate.

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