Paint & Wallpaper

(MS) - Looking for a simple way to add style and elegance to your home's décor? Try stripes! Go bold or "barely there" - vertical or horizontal. Painting stripes is easier than you think - and with new water-base metallic paints like those in Modern Masters® Metallic Paint CollectionTM, you can turn an ordinary room into extraordinary. Follow these simple steps to transform your living room, dining room, bedroom - any room in your home - with this easy, elegant look.

     Step 1: Decide on a base color. You can create a bold look for your living room with a deep rich color, like Hunter Green or Sashay Red. Liven up a dining room with Tequila Gold, or create a calm bedroom retreat with Shimmering Sky from the Metallic Paint Collection. It's up to you. But remember, before you apply the base coat, prepare and seal the surface with a high quality primer like Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Primer-Sealer. Your paint will spread further and last longer.
     Step 2: After the paint is dry, measure the desired width between stripes and apply painter's tape the entire length of the stripe to create a smooth painting edge. Design tip: Choose the right size stripe for your room. Narrow stripes tend to get lost in large rooms, while wide stripes are out of proportion in smaller rooms. Vertical stripes will create the illusion of height. Horizontal stripes will make narrow rooms seem wider.
     Step 3: Apply a different color to designated stripe areas with a Whizz® roller, removing painter's tape as you go to prevent paint from seeping under tape. Choose a contrasting color from the Metallic Paint Collection to create drama. There are 35 precious metal and designer colors - like Blackened Bronze, Copper Penny, Plum and Cranberry Mist - that can add style and elegance to any room. Or, add a touch of shimmer with one of the five sheer translucent paints in the Metallic Paint Collection, like Pearl White and Flash Blue.

To learn more about decorating with metallic paints and other finishes, visit www.modernmastersinc.com or call Modern Masters at (800) 942-3166.

PAINTING STRIPES is an easy, elegant way to add a dash of drama to any room in your home.

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