[header] How to make chevron stripes [title] Paint your base color. [step] If you plan on changing the color of the wall beneath the stripes, you should do so before you add the chevron pattern. [substeps] Let the base paint dry and cure for at least three days. 
Note that if you are satisfied with the color of the walls already and the paint is still in good shape, you can skip this step. [title] Mark the peaks of your first stripe.