Kitchen floor border

Upstairs-Downstairs
(Part 2)

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
KITCHEN FLOOR BORDER

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED

Low-tack tape

Pale green paint

Glaze

Computer designs

Paint brush (2")

Rags

Pencil

Graphite or carbon paper

Soft grey paint

Indelible green marker

Artist brush

Water-based varnish

Getting Started...

1. Measure out and mark off an approximate 6" border around your floor.

2. Colorwash the border with a soft green glaze. (1 part paint to 1 part glaze)

3. Soften the colorwash with a rag. Let dry.

4. Using the clip art designs taken from the computer, trace them onto the border with graphite or carbon paper.

5. Paint the forms with a soft grey paint and an artist's brush. Let dry.

6. Outline the pictures with an indelible green marker.

7. Varnish your floor with 5-6 coats. Sand lightly in between coats with 400 grit sandpaper to give the floor a smooth surface.