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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
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• Once you have practiced
a few sections of the stencil and are comfortable
with your results, you should be ready to begin
on your wall, floor or ceiling.
Let's 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.
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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