I painted mine pale yellow to match my walls because the tools and jazz on it are busy enough for my eyes. I also bought trim to fit, painted it white to match my room trim. It looks less utilitarian to me with a frame. I used a paintbrush for the trim and small roller for the pegboard. Thought my old bedsheet would make a good drop cloth behind it on the kitchen floor. Wrong! Seeped right thru! Use a thick drop cloth or large piece or cardboard instead.