Painted Wooden Crib

White furniture with accents of color helps create an energetic decorative scheme, perfect for boys or girls. It's easy to make basic stencil shapes using nothing but masking tape and paper - you can create the look in no time at all.

 

You'll need

Crib
Pencil
Measuring tape
Compass
Masking tape
Newspaper
Thick paper
White Primer

Satin Pastel Green

Satin Orange

Satin Lemon

Hints & tips

"You can create your own simple stencil shapes using self-adhesive plastic which is available from stationers."

You can spray a child's crib with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Cot step 1

Remove all bedding, and clean the crib thoroughly.

The existing surface must be clean, dry and free of flaking or peeling paint.

 
Step Number2

Apply an all-over coat of White Primer, once thoroughly dry follow it with a coat of Satin White. Mask off the end panel and spray it with Satin Lemon.

 
Step Number3

When dry, measure the crib's end panel, and work out where its center point is. Mark the point with a pencil.

 
Step Number4

Use masking tape to mark out a square measuring 20cm × 20cm, convert to inches making sure its center point is the point you marked earlier. Protect the rest of the panel with masking tape and newspaper, and spray with Satin Pastel Green.

 
Step Number5

While the paint is drying, cut a circle from a sheet of thick paper measuring 10cm in diameter. Once everything has dried, use Repositional Adhesive to place the paper in the center of the green square, leaving all the masking tape and newspaper in place. Press the edges of the circle down firmly.

 
Step Number6

Spray a light coat of Satin Orange on the exposed green area .While the paint is still sticky (this stops the paint from being pulled up as you remove the tape), peel off the circle and the rest of the paper and masking tape.

 
Step Number7


Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar spray paint cans.