Harry Murray
Change your room in an afternoon with a DIY painted arch accent wall and update a piece of furniture in the same color for a big impact! When I found out about the KILZ® Accent Wall Challenge, I jumped on the chance to create a new study area for our teenage son.
His room has been one of the slower evolving spaces in our new house, and I still wanted to address his desk area. He is currently attending high school remotely, so giving him an inspiring space is important.
Would you believe it took less than three hours to give him a great accent wall and updated desk with KILZ® primer and KILZ Complete Coat® paint? Select an accent color from your existing decor and furniture for a neutral wall.
Make sure the wall is cleared, wiped down, and any holes are filled with spackle. Hold the string in place with a tac and tie a pencil to the other end near the lead. Enhanced hiding makes it ideal for changing colors and helps lessen the number of coats of paint required.
It also can be used on multiple surfaces which made it perfect for a prime coat on the desk.
Wait an hour to dry using the time to get a coat of primer on a desk or another piece of furniture for the accent wall. The paint dries quickly to the touch but I always suggest not place anything on the furniture for a few days to let it completely cure.
My son had plenty of items in his room that went well, so it was easy to add an eclectic-global style that is consistent with the rest of the house. I now have one happy teen who is eager to do school in his new workspace thanks to the KILZ® accent wall challenge.
