How to Stencil on to Cement
Stenciling is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to beautify cement walkways, walls or other areas. With the right materials and a little patience, stenciling will become a quick and enjoyable task as well. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Bucket of soapy water
- Push broom or scrub brush
- Cement or concrete sealant
- Painter's tape
- Paint stir sticks
- Floor paint
- Stencils
- Foam or bristle brushes
- Paint tray (optional)
Instructions
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Thoroughly wash and dry your concrete surface using the soapy water and push broom (for larger areas) or scrub brush (for small areas).
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Apply sealant to the cement according to manufacturer's directions. Allow to cure thoroughly.
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Mix the floor paint very well using the paint stir stick. Pour some into a tray, if desired.
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Lay the stencil down on the area you wish to paint and secure it to the cement with painter's tape.
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Dip your foam or bristle brush in the paint, then go over the stencil with short strokes, pressing the stencil down with your fingers so that the paint doesn't seep underneath the stencil lines.
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Remove the stencil and resecure it in another position, and repeat your painting motions. Move the stencil and paint as many times as is necessary to complete your project.
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Allow the paint to dry completely, then seal the cement with another layer of sealant over top of the floor paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not load too much paint or sealant on the brush as you are applying it to the cement. This will cause unsightly drips and unevenness in the finished product.
Use floor paint whether or not your cement surface is a floor. Floor paint is specially designed to bond with cement and concrete. Normal house paint is designed for wood, and will peel off the cement almost immediately.
