Do-It-Yourself Awning Stripe
- 1). Lay out the awning on a large, flat surface, such as a driveway or a garage. Secure the edges with heavy objects, such as bricks, to keep the awning flat while you work.
- 2). Wipe the awning with a lint-free cloth soaked in warm water to be sure it is free of dirt and debris.
- 3). Draw lines on the canvas where you want the stripes to be. Consider the traditional 2-inch-wide stripes, with every other color being white or off-white. More modern striped awnings feature wider colored stripes of 4 to 6 inches and thinner white or off-white stripes.
- 4). Roll out painter’s tape, following the lines to expose where you will paint the lighter-colored stripes.
- 5). Brush on the lighter-colored paint with a small roller brush. Let the first coat dry and then apply a second coat.
- 6). Gently remove the painter’s tape.
- 7). Roll out the painter’s tape and follow your penciled lines to leave exposed where you will paint the darker-colored stripes.
- 8). Brush on the darker-colored paint with the small roller brush. Let the first coat dry and then apply a second coat.
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Striped awnings on homes exude warmth and coziness.Hemera Technologies/Photos.com/Getty Images
Apply two or three coats of non-yellowing, latex polyurethane to the awning if it is made of polyester, acrylic or shade cloth to seal the paint. As an option, consider what’s known as “marine” or exterior varnish; it, too, will protect your awning from the elements.
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