Painting Borders and Murals in Kid's Rooms

Using borders and murals in kid's rooms can transform a dull bedroom into a kid's favorite place to hang out. There are several different ways to go about using borders and murals in your child's bedroom to help make it a fun place to be and just what they want. Here are some ideas on painting borders and murals and some tips on how to do it easily.

Stick and peel borders and wall murals
Another idea besides painting a border or a mural on the walls is to buy the stick and peel borders and murals. The best part about these stick and peels are that they can easily be removed and stuck back into place without damaging the wall. So, if you don't plan on staying in your home for a long time, if you're renting, or if you don't want to have to worry about damaging or re-painting your walls you might want to try the stick and peels first. They can be found at various stores around the country as well as online and for a fairly reasonable price. They're definitely worth a shot and if you end up not liking them you can just take them down.

Paint by number
If you're not a true artist (which most of us aren't) then you can find borders and murals that you can by as paint by number sets. This makes it extremely easy to get a large mural up on your wall without the stress of worrying about symmetry and having the picture turn out the way you want it. If your child is old enough they may even be able to help with this type of border or mural as paint by number is just matching colors with numbers. It's a great way to get your child involved with the entire process.

Wall paper borders and murals
The most traditional way to use borders and murals is by using wall paper to stick to the walls. The great part about using the wall paper is that it is durable and won't peel away if done correctly. The bad part about the wall paper is that if you want to change it you'll have to give it some serious coaxing; well at least a good steamer to entirely remove it. Wall paper borders and murals are much easier to come by and can be found at any wall paper supply store as well as online. They come in all different characters, colors, patterns, etc. so you can use your imagination as to the extent of decorating the room.

Tips on painting a mural in your kid's room
Applying a border around the bedroom is fairly easy and self explanatory, however drawing and painting murals on the wall can be a little trickier and definitely overwhelming. It doesn't have to be an intimidating experience however and you don't have to be the best artist in the world. Here are some tips to getting started:
• Don't feel like you have to paint things exactly the way they appear in real life. Murals are a free expression of yourself and your child.
• This isn't something that you can't erase if you don't like it. Remember that anything can be changed at any time.
• Draw a rough sketch on the wall before you start using the paint. This will help you get a better idea of what you're painting.
• Take your time.
• The best paints to use are the small bottles of acrylic which you can buy at any craft store around.
• Keep a wet hand rag on hand so you can wipe away the mistakes as you go.

Painting borders and murals in kid's rooms doesn't have to be rocket science. Shop around to find what you're really looking for, use the right paints, and be patience in the process.

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