How to Stencil a Wall Border

With minimum effort and just a few tools, you can use a stencil to create a decorative border along a wall.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stencil Brushes
• Stencil Paints
• Stencil Kits
• Stencils
• Masking Tape
• Masking Tape
• Plastic Lid Or Disposable Plates
• Pencils
• Pencils
• Rulers
• Stencils
• Pencils

1. Draw a straight line on the wall to use as a guide for the bottom edge of the stencil.

2. Position the stencil paper and lightly tape it to the wall.

3. Trace the marks onto the wall or onto masking tape.

4. Create a palette on a plastic lid or disposable plate.

5. Paint with the lightest color first.

6. Use a brush that is smaller than the design opening. Dip it into the paint and swirl it on a paper towel before applying it to the wall.

7. Use a rubbing, circular motion with the brush working from the outside in for a smooth effect.

8. Hold the brush perpendicular to the wall and dab the paint onto the wall for a speckled effect. Work from the outside in.

9. Carefully remove tape and stencil paper.

10. Place the stencil paper adjacent to the previous position.

11. Repeat until entire length of wall is completed.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to flood edges as this will cause paint to seep under stencil paper.
• Use a different brush for each color or thoroughly clean brush between colors.

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on 11/22/2005 It is easier to use positionable adhesive spray rather than tape. You don't have to worry about under-painting (smudging around the edges of the cut-outs). For more information go to stencilease.com they have a ton of how-to instructions!

on 11/22/2005 Rather than worry about flooding the edges of your stencil and ending up with a mess, buy a stencil brush and stencil paint. The brushes come in various sizes, and are rounded. You simply load your brush with the very dry consistency stencil paint, and then tap the loaded brush into your stencil area. You can go back over your work to deepen the intensity or depth of the colors in the stencil.