Anyone paint a stencil border on walls before?

[Minnie824]

I like the Disney paint themes, and we're getting my DDs room painted like that. Unfortunately, we just found out they don't do the stencil part, and I really want it done, so I figure I'll try myself. I was wondering if anyone knew how difficult this is? They're painting the walls with the bottom 1/3 of the room one darker color, and the top 2/3 of the walls the other lighter color. The border will go on the bottom of the top color. Since there are 2 colors, there will be a 'line' for me to use to put the stencil against to keep it even. Its about 1 foot long, then you just keep moving it and doing more. Do you think it'll take awhile? Any advice? Thanks!

 

[6_Time_Momma]

I would suggest looking for Stencil adhesive. I found it in the craft section of Walmart. Otherwise, you will go nuts trying to hold it in place and tape would peel the paint.

 

[Michelemouse]

I would also suggest getting Delta Stencil Paint Cream in the colors you need. It is a paste rather than a paint and much easier to stencil with. In my stenciling experience the paints can get very, very messy. The cream is so much easier and the results are great. The cream is offered in many, many colors so you should be able to match the room with no problem. If you are intersted I know you can purchase it at Michael's Crafts, but I'm sure any large craft store would carry it.

 

[caseylouandtyler2]

Funny you should post this. I just finished painting, stamping, and stenciling my craft room.

Stenciling is not hard. I do suggest that you wait until the walls are nice and dry. I waited a few days. I used stencil tape. Its a low adhesive tape that comes off very easily and doesn't leave goo on the wall. I used craft paint, it comes in small bottles, you won't need as much as you think. And it dries pretty fast. I also, don't bother with stenciling brushes. I just use small foam brushes and do the pounce method, or sometimes I cut corner off of sponges and use those. The brush/sponge doesn't need very much paint on it at all. Dab into the paint and then dab the paint off onto paper before dabbing onto the wall.

My best suggestion:
Try stenciling on paper first. Until you feel comfortable with it.

Depending how intricate your stencil is, will make your time factor.

Good Luck and have fun.

 

[KristiKelly]

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do, but when I was pregnant w/ DS, I wanted a 101 Dalmatians nursery for him. I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so I bought some 101 Dal. books & coloring books, bought some clear acetate from a craft store and went to the library and checked out an overhead projector, I traced the drawings onto the acetate, then projected the drawings onto the wall, then painted them. It turned out sooo... cute, my mom bought one of the 101 Dal. cells from the Disney store. He's now 6 and still likes his room. I was going to do the same for DD with Classic Pooh, but for some reason never quite found the time Hope this helps.

 

[Lewski709]

I did my bathroom 2 yrs ago and LOVE it. People think it is wallpaper it's done so well. It was relatively easy, EXCEPT I didn't plan it out. I just put the stencil up and started going, well the corners were tough and I should have marked the wall for start and stop points. Also, I did mine about 6 inches from the ceiling with 9ft ceilings and my arm hurt after. You don't realize those muscles are there until they hurt. Good Luck. And, you do need the stencil adhesive.

 

[Minnie824]

Thank you all for the advice! I didn't think about doing this before, but theres a picture of the stencil on the home depot website, to clarify what exactly I'm doing.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0434684755.1076361359@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccedadckjgiigehcgelceffdfgidgmj.0&MID=9876

Hopefully it won't be too difficult! I'll definitely look for some stencil adhesive too. Thanks!

 

[Alice28]

I used to stencil A LOT (like very room in the house lol!). I recommend the following:
Wait several days for the paint to dry

Definitely get an adhesive to keep up your stencil- either the spray on or the tape made for the stencils is good.

I would use the stencil crayons- do they still have these? I would crayon on my stencil (like a blank part where there was no cut out) and then rub my brush (I like the brush vs. the sponge) in the crayon and then stencil. Don't paint or brush paint or creme directly on the wall- always use a brush. If they don't have the crayons anymore, I recommend the cremes as well...the paint can get out of control really quickly if this is your first time.

Have a damp cloth handy to rub off any mistakes

Have fun! If it gets tiring, take a break and do more later. Depending on the design, stenciling usually takes an afternoon...although I did one pretty intricate one that took 2 days (it had lots of different colors)

 

[Rajah]

Ooh, thanks for asking about this. I've been considering stenciling a "chair line" (putting the stencil where the chair line is in some rooms) around one of our guest bathrooms but haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

[cindysteve]

I've stencilled a couple of rooms (including a three layer project). I like to use a stiff stencil brush and a rag, and blot some of the cream off the brush before I hit the wall. Use a pounding motion, not strokes, and work from the outside of the space in.

 

[Rajah]

Okay, I've been looking at the home depot site and found some *stamps* as opposed to stencils. How about those? Are they better to use than the stamps, worse, about the same...?

 

[Crankyshank]

Rajah, I personally find the stencils easier for borders and the stamps if you're doing the whole wall.

Stencil adhesive is essential! I just did my parents' kitchen and it came out incredibly well -especially considering I am not good at stuff like that