I was recently given the opportunity to try FrogTape® Shape Tape™, and I am so excited to tell you all about it! I decided to build and paint a DIY chevron planter for our front porch. (Tutorial for the actual build here.) Today I’m talking all about the paint treatment and how I achieved this look. You don’t have to build the planter from scratch – any wooden planter will do. FrogTape® Shape Tape™ comes in three pre-cut patterns: Wave, Scallop and Chevron. I chose the Chevron, and decided I wanted to customize my planter for fall to show off some pretty yellow mums.
I started out with just a basic wooden planter.
First, I primed it and then painted it white. I recommend using exterior latex paint, although I used interior to save money since I had it on-hand and this planter will live on a covered porch.
I decided to make my chevron stripes equal in size, although you can customize the look by staggering placement or varying the widths of the tape.
I didn’t measure – just eyeballed it, but if you want the stripes to be precise, you can measure the spacing. There is a slit liner on the back of the tape for easy application. You just remove one half of the liner, apply the tape, and then remove the other half of the liner smoothing down the tape as you go. I recommend using a plastic card or tool to smooth down the edges and seal them down.
I opted for a black and white look to go with my black, white and gold fall theme on the porch. After my tape was applied, I painted a coat of black. I planned on using a roller but it was easy enough with just a brush. Remove the tape carefully as soon as you’re done painting.
Here she is all finished!
I love this tape. It’s so easy to work with, and the thing that makes it work so well is that it is treated with patented PaintBlock® technology. This is a super absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in the latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier, sealing the edges of the tape. This prevents bleeds and ensures that you get nice, crisp lines. Shape Tape™ is available at participating Lowes and Walmart locations, and all Menards stores across the United States. For more information, visit FrogTape® Shape Tape™. You can also connect with them on Twitter (@FrogTape) for lots of creative inspiration.
I’d love to hear from you – what would you use this Shape Tape™ for? Leave a comment and let me know!
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Shut up, Erin! This is adorable! I love chevron shape tape, but I never would have thought to put it on the planter! Next spring is gonna be a whole new ballgame! Thanks for the fab idea!
Thank you so much Jenna! 🙂
This is so cute and festive for halloween! I Have been wanting to try the chevron frog tape, it makes everything look so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Allyson! The ShapeTape is super easy to work with!
what a fun way to use the shape tape! I have the scallop, its so much fun!
Thanks Ashlee! I love the scallop look too!
Beautiful (like everything else you do)! The shape tape looks like it’s so fun to work with.
Thank you so much Steph! I appreciate that!
Love your planter! How awesome it shape tape!
Thank you Laurie! I’m having a lot of fun with the shape tape!
It looks great! Super simple too!
Thank you Kim! 🙂
Oh my goodness! I love how this turned out. FrogTape is the BEST! I tried out the scallop ShapeTape and am obsessed.
Thank you Mique! I agree, the FrogTape is so much fun to work with!
This looks awesome, I really need to get some Chevron shape tape.
Thanks Britni! The shape tape is awesome to work with!
This is so cute! I got some shape tape at Haven and have yet to use it. I’m sure your neighbors have given you many compliments on your neat planter design.
Thank you Paula! The ShapeTape is a lot of fun! There are so many possibilities for it.
This is such a great idea!! Where did you get the wooden planter from? I have not been successful in finding planters.
Thank you Kristen! I actually built the planter. I will be sharing build plans and a tutorial this week!
The planter looks so crisp and fun! Love the black and white chevron design.
Thanks Gina!
I have had some of this chevron tape since August…looks like I need to get busy and try it out. Your planter looks GREAT!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Thank you Linda! There are so many fun possibilities for this tape!
I finally used my tape too!! HA on a sign of course 🙂 I love your planter! Great job!! XOXO, Erica
Erin…LOVE it!! Such great contrast & detail to your Fall porch! I especially love the black and white you chose….looks so amazing:) That’s the same tape I got at Haven….I’ve yet to use mine, but the planter is a great idea!! LOVE!
Thank you Melanie!
WOW, this is so cute! What a great idea! I would love for you to come link up to my Furniture and Paint Party going on NOW
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Brooke
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Thank you Brooke!
It looks great, Erin – I Love the black and white with the bright yellow mums – super cute and it seems like it will work well year round with different color combos!
Thank you Kristen!
I absolutely love how this turned out! I’m a real sucker for anything chevron. I’ve heard about chevron frog tape and I really need to try it out soon! I’m stopping by from Serenity Now & glad I did!
Thank you Carrie! I love chevron too. 🙂
that is awesome, I had no idea that existed. loving the pop of yellow with the black and white.
Thanks so much! I appreciate that.
Wow! I had no idea there was such a thing as shape tape! I have an old wooden planter, a very sad and worn looking one and it’s very similar to the shape of yours. Right now I’m making a couple of dog beds but as soon as I finish I’m hopping right onto doing this one! (See what I did there? Hopping, lol)
Thanks for the info and the awesome idea!
Thanks, Candy! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! I’d love to see your project if you end up using the Shape Tape! It’s a fun product.