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Take
some time to practice your technique and test your colors.
No matter what your experience level, the job will be much easier.
Start by practicing your stenciling technique on a practice board,
a section of sheet rock or a piece of wood. It is very important
to get the feel for how much paint to put on your roller, sponge
or rag.
Choose an applicator. You can use a natural
sea sponge, cotton rags, or a 2" or 4" foam roller. (Be
sure to select a high-density roller which absorbs less paint for
better control.)
• Spray the back of your stencil with repositionable stencil
spray adhesive before your practice session.
• Wipe off almost all of the excess paint off your applicator
before starting. You will have to push a little harder on the roller,
sponge or rag, but you will have
greater control over how much paint goes on the wall.
• Once you have practiced a few sections of the stencil and
are comfortable with your results, you should be ready to begin
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Begin
If you are doing
a whole wall, start at the top center of your wall.
1. Shake the spray adhesive well, hold the can about 8" from
the stencil and spray the back of the stencil evenly. (The front
of the stencil is indicated by the side that the model number
is on). Allow the spray to set for 30 seconds before adhering
to the wall.
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2.
Place the stencil on the surface and begin the paint application.
3. Using a pencil, make light dots in each triangle mark before
you move the stencil (see figs. 1 & 2). The triangle marks,
or registration marks, allow you to repeat the design in all directions.
4. As you reach a corner, do not try to attach the stencil to
both walls at once. Press the stencil onto the wall you are completing,
pressing it into the corner and letting the remainder hang free.
Once the first wall is completed, press the hanging part into
the next wall's corner and complete that stencil.
5. Periodically wipe paint build-up off the stencil with a clean
damp sponge. If you are using an oil-based paint, clean it with
paint thinner or mineral spirits. Do not let paint dry completely
on the stencil.
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