We paint the walls using a stencil
Зябрева Дарія
22 February, 2017
Useful experience

We paint the walls using a stencil

Our home is our fortress, so we always strive to create an unusual, yet comfortable interior for ourselves. We spend a lot of time carefully choosing colors, designs, and textures. Today, creating an extraordinary interior design is easy: there’s no need to spend a fortune on exclusive items. How? – you may ask. It’s simple! All we need is a stencil.

Painting walls using a stencil will add a “highlight” to your interior. At the first stage, it’s important to understand what you want and how it will fit into the overall design. Renowned designers offer various options for painting walls with stencils: scrollwork over the entire wall area, small accent images, geometric shapes, full-scale compositions, and much more. It all depends on the room for which the stencil is chosen and its design concept.

painting with stencilOf course, just like any image needs a canvas, the wall for painting must be carefully prepared. It should be even so that your pattern does not blur and loses its contours. For leveling the surface, TRIORA acrylic finishing putty is ideal; it also gives the surface extra strength due to micronized marble content. After applying the putty, sand the surface with fine-grained sandpaper and then prime it using UNI-primer “TRIORA”. Once the primer has dried, you can paint the wall according to your style decision. It’s best to choose paints that are easy to apply and dry quickly. TRIORA paints have these qualities. In addition, they do not splash during application, are “breathable,” and safe for health since they do not contain lead compounds.

If you haven’t found the right color in the wide palette, you can get the exact shade you need by using TRIORA’s tinting services.

To paint walls using a stencil, we’ll need:

  • Stencil;
  • Paints;
  • Roller or brush;
  • Painters tape.

Stencils for wall painting can be very diverse. You can buy them in specialized stores or order them online. DIY stencils are also popular for wall painting. For a homemade stencil you can use paper, cardboard, or plastic. You can create geometric figures on walls using painters tape.

How to apply an image with a stencil?

Once you have your stencil, you can start painting. First, fix the stencil so that it fits tightly against the wall and doesn’t move. This is done with painters tape attached along the edges. Modern disposable stencils are already made from material with adhesive backing.

painting with stencilAfter securing the stencil, apply paint to the pattern with a roller, brush or sprayer. Depending on your interior design, you can create a solid-color image or play around with colors.

As soon as the paint dries slightly, confidently remove the stencil and enjoy your result.

Painting walls with a stencil is both decoration and entertainment in one bottle. Bare walls acquire exclusive patterns and a dull atmosphere is no longer so boring. The stencil is a simple and accessible means for decorating your rooms.