Intricate patterns can be created on walls using masking tape and paint. Paint Possibilities Shari Hiller likes to think of paint as a crayon box for adults, and she encourages experimentation with color and patterns. Paint a base coat in latex paint. Use a semi-gloss paint in the same shade for the next step. Dip an old T-shirt in the paint and roll it on the wall in a random pattern.
Stripes add pizzazz to a room and can make a ceiling look higher.
Painting them on is cheaper than wallpaper. Decide how wide the stripes will be, then tape off the wall at the correct intervals, putting the tape on the edges of the stripes that will remain the same color as the base coat. Fill in between the tape. Intricate patterns can be created on walls using masking tape and paint. Determine what the design will be and pencil it on the wall.