Decorating Window Treatments How to Paint Striped Curtains Skip the store and learn how to paint striped curtains with this easy technique that delivers the same charming look. By Sydney Price Sydney Price Sydney Price got her start in journalism while in college, writing food and fashion content for her university's magazine and campus newspaper. She also interned at Modern Luxury, freelanced for Blue Frog Dynamic Marketing, and served as the copy chief at Urban Plains. After graduating, she became the editorial assistant for Better Homes & Gardens, writing about food, holidays, gardening, and home. After two years, she transitioned to copywriting at ITA Group where she wrote digital and print copy for B2B employee engagement programs. Her clients included technology, finance, and fashion industries. Sydney moved on to be the contract copywriter for Arbonne, helping create content for social media, emails, and event announcements. She is now the copywriter at AuditBoard, a risk management platform based in California.Sydney Price holds a bachelor of arts degree in magazine journalism with a minor in biology. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 15, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Vertical and horizontal striped curtains introduce pattern and color into your home. With DIY striped curtains, you can save money and create a custom look you'll love. Try a bold hue in a neutral room that needs a little lift, or create a striking design with black-and-white striped drapes. These easy do-it-yourself instructions show you exactly how to paint striped curtains perfectly. This DIY curtain idea uses chalk-finish paint, which gives a matte look. Nathan Schroder How to Paint Striped Curtains Add pattern to your living spaces with our step-by-step tutorial for painting striped curtains. What You'll Need Drop clothSolid lined curtain panelTape measurePencilThick painters tapeSpray bottle with waterPaintbrushChalk-finish paint Step 1: Prep Curtains Start with a solid, lined curtain panel. If needed, iron out any wrinkles before painting curtains. Lay the panel over a drop cloth on a flat surface. Marty Baldwin Step 2: Measure Stripes Measure your desired stripe widths and mark with a pencil. Rather than just marking at the edge of one panel, measure and make several marks across the length of the curtain panel to help you apply the painters tape straight. Marty Baldwin Step 3: Mark with Tape Apply painters tape across the width of the curtain panel, smoothing out the fabric as you go. Check as you go along to make sure the tape is straight. Press down the edges of the tape to ensure no paint seeps underneath. Marty Baldwin Step 4: Prep for Paint Working in sections, lightly spray a stripe area with water. This will help the paint glide on and soak in for better coverage. Marty Baldwin Step 5: Paint Stripes Swirl paint onto the fabric using a brush. Paint away from the tape edge for a clean line. Repeat for each stripe. If desired, apply a second coat. Marty Baldwin Step 6: Remove Tape Peel away the painters tape. Once dry, hang your striped curtain panels, and enjoy! If you’re making a set of vertical striped curtains that will hang together, repeat the steps, checking to make sure the stripes are in alignment from one panel to the next. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit