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Hexagon Wall Painting (Ombré Accent Wall)

Learn how to create an ombré geometric wall.
Print Tutorial
hexagon painted accent wall with gray and pink painted designs.
Prep:15 minutes
Active Time:8 hours
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

Supplies

  • Paint samples in variety of colors
  • 1″ Painter’s tape
  • Paper or Cardboard

Instructions

  • Find the middle of your wall.
  • Create a hexagon template out of paper or cardboard. See image for the dimensions of our hexagon.
    dimensions of pink hexagon on painted wall design
  • Tape hexagon template int he middle of wall and trace the outside with 1" painter's tape.
    one hexagon taped in the middle of the wall with painter's tape and another started.
  • Use your fingernail, small clean foam roller or old credit card to help push the tape completely on the wall.
  • When taping the next hexagon carefully line up the hexagon right on the edge of the other one. Your middle line should be equally coming out of the tip of the hexagon below
    paper hexagon with green painter's tape around it and another taped on a beige wall.
  • Continue lining up hexagon template and taping around unitl your wall is complete.
    hexagon pattern taped on wall with green painter's tape.
  • Use a small foam roller to start with darkest color in some hexagons at the bottom.
    hexagon design on wall being partially painted.
  • Repeat paitning hexagons in the pattern of your choice. Each hexagon will need at least 2 coats of paint.
    hexagon patterned wall with painter's tape and ladder.
  • Let paint dry.
    pianted hexagons on wall with painter's tape.
  • Carefully take off painters tape.Use an utilty knife near molding and pull tape straight out.
    hand pulling painter's tape off of hexagon wall design.
  • Touch any areas that had bleeds.
    ladder in front of door and ombre hexagon painted wall.

Notes

  • Use your fingernail, old credit card, or foam roller without paint to really press the tape in before you start painting.
  • Use a small foam roller to roll on the paint. You can also use small paint tray liners. This will make this DIY project easier.
  • You can also store your paintbrushes in gallon-sized plastic bags to keep them fresh, while I went to another color.
  • Paint samples will help you get a cohesive look. We used 5 gray samples and 2 coral pink colors from the same swatches.
  • Make sure you take your time and take breaks as needed.
 
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: $50