How to Achieve Tone-on-Tone Horizon Lines
Who would have known how much a painted ceiling could transform a room? Tone-on-tone palettes and horizon lines are the latest buzz in interior spaces. Follow these instructions to transform your room.
Supplies for This Project
- Purdy® Marathon™
- Bestt Liebco Heavy Duty Tray
- Sherwin-Williams Blue Paint Tray Liners
- Purdy POWER LOCK Professional Grade Extension Pole
- ScotchBlue Sharp Lines Multi-Surface Painter's Tape
- Small bucket with cleaner ⁄ degreaser
- Large sponge
Step 1
Prep Surface
To ensure great paint adhesion, wash off any oil or dirt on the door using a bucket of soapy water and sponge, then let it dry.
Step 2
Plan Design
Plan your color combination and where you would like to have your horizontal line.
Step 3
Measure & Mark
Measure from the ceiling and put a mark on the wall about every 4 feet.
Step 4
Apply Painter's Tape
Then, use painters tape to connect the marks, keeping in mind that the top portion will be painted first, so place your tape on the bottom side of your marks.
Don’t forget to tape around the molding of windows and doors.
Step 5
Apply Paint with Brush
Use a 2" brush to apply Emerald Interior® Acrylic Latex Paint (in Veiled Violet SW 6268) along the top of the line and any corners of the wall or ceiling.
Step 6
Use Roller
Use an extension roller or ladder to paint the remaining area using the proper “W” technique.
Continue onto the ceiling.
Remove tape while paint is still “tacky.” Let paint dry completely before next step.
Step 7
Apply Tape on Lower Section
Now, tape on the top side of your line, prepping for the bottom portion.
Also tape around any floor, window, or door molding.
Step 8
Use Brush on Lower Section
Use a 2" brush to apply Emerald® Interior Acrylic Latex Paint (in Elation SW 6827) along the bottom edge of tape and any corners or molding.
Step 9
Use Roller on Lower Section
Use a roller to paint the remaining area using the proper “W” technique.
Remove tape while paint is still “tacky" and let dry.
Step 10
Project Complete
Enjoy!
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