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.
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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 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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