Expert Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wall Paint Color
, by Ryan Casuga, 2 min reading time
Are you looking for an easy way to update your walls, even if they're covered in grasscloth?
In this blog post, Mary Corrado, Amy Howard at Home’s Artist in Residence, shares her step-by-step guide on how she transformed her guest bathroom using Manor Borne Wall Paint—even on textured wallpaper!
Step 1: Select the Right Paint
When painting over wallpaper, choosing a high-quality, scrubbable matte paint like the Manor Borne Wall Paint Collection is essential. It’s highly pigmented, low VOC, and comes with built-in UV protection. For Mary’s bathroom, she chose the shade Tobacco Trail—a versatile color that changes beautifully with different lighting.
Step 2: Prep the Surface
Mary’s guest bathroom walls were covered in grasscloth wallpaper, which provided a natural, textured surface. Before starting, she made sure the wallpaper was in great shape with no damage or peeling. This step ensures the paint adheres properly and provides a smooth, even finish.
Step 3: Apply Two Coats of Paint
Using a high-quality roller, Mary applied two even coats of Manor Borne Wall Paint. The first coat went on smoothly, even over the textured wallpaper. After allowing the first coat to dry, she applied a second coat for full coverage and depth.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Once the walls were painted, Mary focused on tying the room together with decorative accents. She added a beautiful French mirror, some antique botanical prints, and even lined the walls with grosgrain ribbon trim to give the room a unique, finished look. These simple additions helped bring the entire space together.
Step 5: Enjoy the Results
After just two coats of paint, Mary’s guest bathroom was completely transformed!
The Manor Borne Wall Paint provided a rich, matte finish that complemented the existing wood tones and brought out the natural beauty of the room. Plus, thanks to the ultra-scrubbable finish, it’s as durable as it is beautiful.
Want to try it yourself? You can shop the Manor Borne Wall Paint Bundle and start your own home transformation today.
Whether you’re painting over wallpaper or starting fresh, the Manor Borne collection has everything you need for a stunning finish.
