When you're craving an increased level of privacy in a room or simply want to block out the light, roller shades are a common type of window treatment that you can install. They have a minimal look, they're affordable, and they're easier to clean than traditional blinds who wants to dust in between slats, anyway? Many roller shades come with a metal valance at the top, which covers the fabric and protects it from an accumulation of dust.
While this helps to keep the shade clean, it's often made with cheap metal that isn't exactly the most attractive design element. Rather than letting it stick out as an eyesore in your space, you can easily paint it to make it blend in better. In fact, you can paint the roller portion of your shade as well, especially if you'd like it to coordinate with a specific wall or curtain color.
Not only will this lend a custom look to your roller shade, but the perfect shade of paint can turn it into a standout feature.
While the process of painting a roller shade is pretty straightforward, there are a few tips and tricks you should keep in mind. Namely, there are specific types of paint that work best for painting fabric or vinyl, and there are also some additional steps you must take to properly prep the metal valance before painting it.
We're diving into all the details needed to transform your basic roller shade into a beautiful custom-painted one. Roll the shade down to the bottom of the window to determine which portion actually needs to be painted, and mark this area with a pencil.
