How to Paint Professional Looking Words on Your Walls
If you are decorating a nursery and wish to print the baby's name on the wall or you simply wish to display one of your favorite quotes, you can achieve a professional, clean looking finish with the help of letter stencils. These stencils can be found in craft stores and online and allow you to get perfect letters without having to freehand them. Interior paint can be purchased in sample sized containers that will allow you to save money while still having plenty of paint to use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Letter stencils
- Tape
- Pencil
- Interior paint in color of choice
- Small paintbrush
Instructions
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Tape a letter stencil to the wall where you wish for the word to begin. Use a sharp pencil to lightly trace the inner perimeter of the stencil and transfer the letter to the wall.
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Trace one letter at a time, taping each individual stencil up and carefully drawing the letter on the wall before moving on to the next.
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Dip a small paintbrush into some interior paint in the color of your choice. Wipe excess paint off on the side of the can to prevent dripping.
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Glide the brush across the wall inside the penciled outline of each letter. Use strong, long strokes to keep the edges of the letters clean and professional.
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Allow the letters to dry completely. If the shade of the paint isn't as intense as you'd like, go over the letters with a second coat of paint.
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