Today, you get to see another little piece of the guest bedroom and office.
I’m still not quite done with the rest of the room as I told you on Tuesday, but I’m hoping I get to show you a full reveal next week.
When I began plotting out this room makeover, I found some great inspiration photos on Pinterest. If you follow me there, you may have noticed I pinned a lot of black and white rooms that had some great black wall moldings.
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Here’s the problem with wall moldings -they can be expensive.
My solution?
Faux wall moldings made with FrogTape and glossy black paint.
Faux Wall Moldings
After I nailed down my measurements, these were pretty easy to do. From outside edge to outside edge, my moldings are 24 1/2 inches wide x 74 inches long. The bottom edge comes up 11 1/2 inches from the floor and the top edge comes down 10 inches from the ceiling. There is more room between the ceiling and top edge than the baseboard and the bottom edge. I did that on purpose – I may want to add faux crown molding one day!
I determined the size by sketching lines on my wall to get an idea of how large I wanted the moldings. Be sure to write down your measurements before completing the next step.
When I had the lines where I wanted them, I painted a rough rectangle right over the lines.
Now, you need to put FrogTape over the black where your rectangle will go.
To do this, you first need to measure back out your dimensions. You don’t have to draw the entire line again, just measure to where you want your tape edge to start and put a mark.
After you have your marks, enlist help.
Seriously, this step is done much easier with another person.
I enlisted Bill, whose name isn’t really Bill, but he said he liked the name Bill. He told me he wanted to be on the blog. I said I needed help on a project that was going on the blog. He’s on the blog, I get help. Its a win-win for myself and for Bill.
Now, have your helper, in my case, Bill, hold a level on the mark and make sure its level.
Once its level, run your FrogTape along the edge. Because I had just painted the black the day before, I used the FrogTape Delicate Surface for newly painted surfaces.
Do your vertical and horizontal edges the same way. You’ll end up with this:
Now, I didn’t just want a plain jane rectangle. We all know I’m not a plain jane kinda gal. So, I took some FrogTape Scalloped Shape Tape and put it in the corners.
Be sure to trim up your corners evenly as well.
After all your tape is up, paint over it with your existing wall color. In my case, white.
Which took about five coats to cover the black.
But, the end result was worth the five coats.
More projects in this post that may have caught your eye:
DIY Sequined Coat Hangers– so fun to use for display!
How to Build a Desk Using Furniture You Already Have– I made this desk using an old kitchen table and a discarded hutch top!
Free Sassy Printables – everyone needs a little sass in their lives, right?
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Rosemary Palmer says
I want to paint a chalkboard on my refrigerator so I need to try their new textured tape. Moldings look good.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Rosemary! And that textured paint tape works awesome! I used it back in December on a caned Christmas card holder!
Ann Ruggles says
Can’t wait to try the new Frog Tape!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
I use Frog Tape on everything, but I’ve never tried the shaped tape. I would love to use that!
Kim says
To start painting my walls!!
elaine says
faux moldings in my bedroom.
cherneeshouse says
Love the look of the room, looks like a great project!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Chernee!
Jamie Lynn says
I’ve been dying to try this stuff since I’m not a huge fan of the blue painter’s tape. I used it to paint my living room as I had it on hand and it didn’t work very well. I’m thinking of painting stripes for an accent wall and I bet Frog tape would do the trick much better!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
FrogTape would be perfect for that, Jamie Lynn!! Good luck!
Ann C says
I haven’t found that the frog tape is any better than the blue painters tape. The secret is running an old credit card over it to make sure the edges are sealed well. Another secret to painting like you did is to get one line straight and then put two more beside it then peel the middle one off and paint your black. No having to paint your walls as long as you are careful not to go beyond the tape.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yep, Ann, I tried to do the three different pieces of tape and then pull the one in the middle off, but that just didn’t work for me – couldn’t get it straight! Thanks!
Judy Shepherd says
I would like to try the chevron, but was intimidated at getting all the angles right. Chevron tape? Genius 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It. Is. So. Genius. Seriously – where has it been all my life!??
Kelly says
This is absolutely genius, love it! So creative yet simple 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kelly!
Sheila Moore says
I love Frog Tape and I use it all the time. I really love the shape tape too!
Sheila Moore says
I don’t know what my first project would be but I’m sure I will it won’t take me long to figure it out!
Carol Hanson says
I would be making some pretty patterns on a bookcase for my granddaughter.
Jamie says
Oh.my.word!! That’s amazing!! I would have no idea that’s just paint. I love Frog Tape! What a fantastic idea girlie. And Bill? bahaha that’s totally funny. He definitely doesn’t look like a Bill. He needs a way cooler name than that which I’m sure he has 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, right. I asked him if he was sure about Bill. I have a feeling he will change his mind. haha. Isn’t FrogTape just great?! Love it!
Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says
LOVE this!!! What a great project, it turned out great!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Melissa! It was easy!
Amanda@A Mother's Craftuition says
I have been dying for chevron print somewhere in my house! At this point I don’t even care where as long as I get it! So the chevron tape will for sure be the first thing I use if I win…fingers crossed 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahaha! I totally understand, Amanda!! Good luck!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
Oh this is SUPER cool, Jenna!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Emily!
Sydney A says
First project would probably be dressing up storage bins for our changing table. Right now their just white and so BLAH!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says
Jenna, wow – – this look packs a punch! And I love that you achieved it with Frog tape! I love me some Frog tape. I’m hoping to use some on a TV tray project I have coming up…. And way to go Bill! You were a wonderful helper.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lauren!! Bill was great! FrogTape is amaze balls! Your tray will be fab!
Shanna Gilbert says
Such a darling idea! These turned out so cute!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Shanna! I am in love with them!
Pamela says
What a great project! Thanx for joining Treasure Hunt Thursday!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Pamela! And thank you so much for hosting!
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
What a fun project! Never would have thought to create fake moldings! I totally love it! So fun and unique!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Allison! I love them!
Tara says
How clever, Jenna! I love it!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Tara!!
Kathie Craig says
I would love to paint my sons door and decorate it with his name.
Alina says
I’ve been wanting some kind of pattern in my guest bedroom for some pop. I’d start there.
Sean C says
My sis just purchased a new home and needs a little help with the décor. I’d take my tape over there and go crazy!
Cindy Trobaugh says
A wall in My Master Bedroom and a Vintage Table…Thanks for the Chance!
Debra says
I have been dying to get my hands on some Frog Shape Tape. I just found the wave tape at my local Walmart store and picked it up. They only had the one shape, I hope they will stock with the other ones. I am going to do a side table with my wave tape. I would love to win your give away so that I could do a wall in my bathroom. Thank you for sharing with us.
God Bless
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That will be great, Debra!! Good luck!
Sarah says
I love how your project turned out and it looks amazing with your black doors! I would love to try some of their chevron or scallop tape on a painting project!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sarah! I have tried both of those tapes and they are great!
Julie Godinez says
LOVE what you did!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Julie!
Jenifer says
My bathroom!
Linda @ A La Carte says
Amazing how great this looks! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Linda!
Selene Galindo says
Fabulous as always, Jenna! Love the “Haters gonna hate” by the way!
I would totally use this to make some geometric DIY wall art!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, gal! “Haters gonna hate” is going to be a free printable soon!
Mary says
I can’t wait for the “haters” printable, I was just going to ask where you got it!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Its coming, Mary! It, along with some more fun ones!
Heather @ Southern State of Mind says
This is GENIUS! I would love to win some frog tape and would use it to paint the big white and navy stripes on my kiddos walls. Unless of course, you want to drive your talented tooshie down here and do it for me? 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Heather! Hmmmm…… I may love you enough to drive down and help! haha!
Tam says
Love it! I definitely need to use that tape for our crown moulding project!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Tam!
Tanya says
Thanks for a sweet giveaway Jenna!! Oh sheesh…where to begin. I would probably have to say my Daughter Abbie’s dresser. Needs some DIY attention bad.
xo, Tanya
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
You’re so stinkin’ creative, Jenna! I love it!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Laura!
Susanne says
My bathroom!
Stephanie Olmsted says
Would love to do project similar to yours but a light blue border and fill in with chalk paint.
Emily Maldonado says
Not sure what I’d use the Shape Tape for just yet, but I LOVE those sequined hangers!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You would find something great to use it with, Emily!! I’m sharing more info on the sequined hangers this week!
Tabitha Klucking says
Actually, my daughter was just looking at your project and thought that would be fun to do in her room, so that’s what I’ll probably do 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That is awesome to hear, Tabitha!
Rebekah says
I’ve never heard of Frog Tape before your giveaway…now I can’t wait to try it out!!!
Mary Stewart says
I would like to paint a chevron pattern onto a coffee table that really needs a makeover! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Joe Daly says
Love your blog and the products you feature!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Joe!
Doris Henson says
Can’t wait to try some of the tape in different shapes….how cool is that’s!!!!?
Doris Henson says
I know exactly what table I will try that tape on too!!!
Kimberly @ Thriftily Domestic says
Thanks for the giveaway, Jenna! I’ve never used tape like this before, and it makes me a little nervous. That being said, it’s time I face my adhesive fears! 🙂
Jenny says
I need the chevron tape!
Benny Sequeira says
Striped walls !
Penny says
My very first project would be to do something really beautiful to the walls in my bedroom, they are just to plain!!
Jennie says
I need to paint an ugly, unfinished plywood bookcase. Frog tape would help make it look really nice 🙂
Desaree Martin says
I would do this exact thing! So creative and adorable! I love it.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Desaree!
Lindsay says
I would SO use this! I love it! Great ideas, Jenna!
Lindsay Eidahl says
chevron pattern or stripes
Lynne says
I would help my daughter-in-law with a project at their house. She wants to do a chevron design on one wall, but we are both apprehensive about our ability to successfully do that…but with the Chevron shape tape I think we could manage it! What a lovely giveaway, thank you!
Jenn says
What a good idea! Your room is looking beautiful!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jenn!
sarah novey says
My project would be painting my new house. Especially the craft room with the shape tape.