The Viral Painted Wall Arch Trend Is Easier To Do Than You May Think

The project is easier than you might think. Once you choose the perfect spot, determine what arch size and shape you prefer, and collect your supplies: paint, an angled brush, roller brush, and something to protect your floor from the paint, (via Apartment Therapy). Unless your arch will be really large (more than 10 feet by 10 feet), a quart of paint will likely be plenty, (via Bob Vila). Then, prepare your wall for painting by filling in – and then sanding until smooth – any cracks or holes, removing switch plates that are in the way, and giving the area a good wipe down to make sure the whole surface is clean and smooth, (via Benjamin Moore).

Using a pencil and a ruler or other straight edge, trace the straight vertical lines that will form either side of your arch. Once that's done, it's time to trace the curved, semi-circle shape of the arch itself. To do this, attach one end of a string to the midpoint of your circle (a pushpin in the wall works well for this), and the other to a pencil. Pull the string tight and trace the circular outline of the arch down to where it meets your straight vertical line.

Once the outline is drawn, use an angled paint brush to paint the outline of the arch, and then use a small roller brush to fill in the outline. Finally, stand back and admire your work!