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Monday, April 18th, 2016
Lexington Living Room Sandhurst Leather Chair LL7534-11BB is the right subject to the frames created by the stencils on the walls. It also comes with stenciled giraffe hair-on-hide.
Have you ever dreamt of doing an interior design project for your home but ended up commissioning your friends or a professional to finish the task for you? ‘Ever wonder if you can actually finish a task that you can actually call your own? Now you actually can – there is a simple project that can be done by one person in just a few hours. Wall stenciling is a fun, hip and easy way to decorate the walls of your home.
It’s Also a Paint Job
Majority of acrylic and latex paints are great for wall stencil jobs. A nice opaque paint should be good but you have to prepare yourself in cleaning the stencil more often. Opaque paint tends to build up so if you are new to stenciling, you might as well resort to regular latex paints. Craft acrylic paints also work well on stencils.
Paints that won’t work with a stencil project are oil-based paints and spray paints. The latter is a lot more difficult to control though some have already used it with great success. Again, if this is the first time that you are using stencils, then opt for the time-tested paints.
A flat sheen base is the best surface for stencil projects. Glossy surfaces do not absorb the stencil paint as effectively as basecoat does. Plus, you can be assured that basecoat offers a quicker paint drying process.
Other than a basecoat, you can also have a craft acrylic or flat latex paint. It dries more quickly and has less tendencies of seepage.
You may ask for a spray adhesive from any of the craft stores. This can greatly reduce bleeding on your stenciling. Mist the back of the stencil in an airy area then let dry for just a minute. Never drench the stencil with this adhesive as it could transfer onto the wall.
Re-apply every few prints as it could lose its tack.
Using any kind of glitter is also not recommended for your wall stencil project. The usual results are smudging and bleeding and you wouldn’t want those.
Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Waller Oak Rug 9221RS05000800550 is traditionally-woven with stenciled leaf designs. This carpet shows how stenciling can be carried over to other interior design elements.
The What Ifs of Texture
There are some really rough textures out there that offer peaks and valleys depending on your desired wall outcome. Should you have existing walls that are textured, then stenciling might not be a project that you can look into at the moment. There are, however, some light to medium textures that can still accommodate stenciling. Some use textured plaster as background then stencils are used on top. Use leaf or branch stencils rather than the usual straight lines in order to work well with the existing texture.
Working with textures means you use but a little paint on the brush. The paper towel is your new best friend as it can be used as a means of loading off excess paint. Use dabbing or rubbing motion when stenciling.
Do not force the paint to the stencil edges. Use a dense foam roller if you have to make sure of a relatively dry application.
Materials and Tools
These are some of the common tools that you will need –
Investing in quality stencil brush should be one of your priorities. You may have the best color and texture of paint but if you end up with a shedding brush, then all your energies would be futile. You may practice on a huge piece of board at first till you master the technique that you are going to use.
Stenciling can be a great part of your interior design project. Just make sure to balance it out with neutral furniture pieces that will make your design task a huge success.
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