How To Do Stripes On A Wall. Measure and mark the lines for each stripe on the wall. Measuring your walls ensures how many stripes in the designed width you can fit in.
Prep walls using a cloth or cellulose sponge dampened with water and a little mild dishwashing liquid, wipe down the wall(s) to be painted to remove dust.
Wall length ÷ stripe width = number of stripes across a wall. I have textured walls and i've done stripes and other patterns many times with success. Here's the secret to getting them right. Stripes are a great decorative technique for your walls.