HOLE HEARTED

This Painted Pegboard Takes

Tool Organising Up A Notch

Project and styling SAMANTHA POINTON

Photography JAMES MOFFATT

Atrusty roll of good-quality painter’s tape is the only secret to this low-effort, big-impact style hack. We turned a bland tool-tidying space in a garage into a fun and functional work of art, by carefully masking a simple, chevron-like design onto our black metal pegboards and spray-painting away! Here’s how we did it.

Tools & materials

n Safety equipment (eye protection, mask and gloves) n Drop sheet n Sugar soap wipes n Pegboard/s (we used three 900mm x 450mm pegboards) n Painter’s tape n Specialty spray paint for metal/prepainted surfaces

Expert Tip

SPRAY THE PAINT IN LIGHT ‘PASSES’, AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED DRYING TIMES FOR YOUR CONDITIONS

1 Decide on a design, then clean the pegboard surface with sugar soap wipes. In a well-ventilated area, spread drop sheets over the work surface and surrounds. Place pegboard face up and position tape, pressing along edges of each strip with your fingertips.

2 Wearing safety gear, apply spray paint according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Tip: Cover sections for different colours (or negative space) with scrap paper and tape to protect from overspray, wait for the first colour to dry, then cover that before spraying the next.

3 Once all the spray-painted panels are dry, carefully remove the tape by pulling back and up at a low, 90° angle to reveal your design. Tip: If paint does start flaking, lightly run the point of a craft scalpel blade along the edge of the tape before continuing to peel off.

Keep in mind...

n When spray-painting, always wear safety equipment (eye protection, gloves and a mask) and ensure the work area is well ventilated.

n If drilling into walls to install a finished pegboard, use a stud finder to check for wiring or pipework and turn off the power before working, then use fixings appropriate for your wall type. If unsure, call a professional.