A DIY tutorial to paint a buffalo check pattern on walls. How to create an accent wall using paint and a buffalo check pattern.
First off this is definitely NOT wallpaper. But it does get mistaken for wallpaper every single time I share a photo. This is a 4″ buffalo check pattern hand painted on the walls. It’s definitely a statement wall treatment and I’m totally smitten with the results.
Before:
We completely gutted the master bathroom, removed a hall linen closet and bathtub in order to make the bathroom bigger and incorporate a walk-in shower. Â Originally the bathroom was very small and tight with an unusable bathtub because the pipe was leaking at the diverter.
Wood Shelf:
Painting Process:
Recipe:
- light = horizontal stripe
- medium = vertical stripe
- dark = center square
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Cristina Garay says
Jaime, this is over-the-top gorgeous. I LOVE it!
Julie Spear says
This is so fantastic!! I am loving the large scale buffalo check anyway, and this wall treatment is a perfect way to showcase it… thank you for the tutorial. I have a question: so i really need 3 actual paints, right? The white, then Hale Navy mixed regular, but then i also ask the paint counter for Hale Navy mixed at 25% strength? Is there not a way to achive that color by just mixing with the white? Sorry if that is a silly question, i really think i might like to attempt this, and i want to be clear…. THANK YOU!!!
I Am a Homemaker says
This looks amazing Jaime. Fantastic job!
Amy Baesler says
I love everything about your grown up bathroom, sink, vanity, and walls!!! Your buffalo check walls are so awesome.
Craftivity Designs says
You did such a great job — and I love the whole space. It feels classic, comfortable and warm — yet still modern. Love it!
Jamie Lott says
This "wallpaper" still blows my mind! The end.
Youwholu says
I love this as well, but not sure I understand that paint formula either. Do I do the mixing or do I make these request at the paint store and they'll understand?
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says
So very gorgeous!!!
Unknown says
LOVE! attempting this weekend. how long did this take you??
Valerie says
Hi Jaime, I’m a painting novice so I’m just wanting to clarify the “Hale Navy at 25%”… does this mean you lightened it by 25% or 75%?? Thanks!!
Jaime says
Hi Valerie, it’s 25% hale navy, 75% base (white). So 1:3 ratio to get the lightest shade. Hope that helps.
MINDY says
Hi Jaime, I apologize if this is the same question. I understand how you got the lightest color but now I’m confused about the mid color. Hale Navy at 25%. Maybe I’m thinking to hard and making this more difficult but isn’t that the same mixture as the lightest? How are you making Hale Navy only 25% without mixing it with white? Thank you.
Jaime says
Hi Mindy, For the Hale Navy 25% you mix in 3 parts white to 1 part hale navy. I hope that helps. Truly I wasn’t very exact about the whole mixing process during the project, I just estimated in a empty container using about 1 part navy and then 3 times as much white then stir. Happy Friday!