5 Tips for Stenciling a Porch or Large Area
Today I am sharing how we redid our front porch using a stencil. Ready to learn 5 Tips for stenciling a porch or large area.
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If you saw my other stencil project HERE you can see we did the same pattern but different colors. That is the fun thing with paint you can be creative!
I had my whole porch painted white before, so I knew if I went to grey as the top it would be to drastic for me. Yes it does get dirty and is a little more upkeep – but I don’t mind.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
PAINT FOR STENCIL : Behr Porch and Patio Floor Paint White
PAINT FOR BASE : Behr Porch and Patio Floor Paint Slate Gray
HERRINGBONE STENCIL – 2
PAINT BRUSH –
PAINT ROLLER/TRAY- I used for the base
*If you keep watching I will be sharing the video of the whole process too!
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First make sure your surface is clean.
Then take your BASE paint and put it in a tray.
Next use your roller and paint the base, for me I chose Slate Gray by BEHR.
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LET THE STENCILING BEGIN!
I shared above that you needed two of the stencils for a big space – it will help so much! Honestly I really could have used 3, but $$.
Once you get started you will see how easy this Herringbone stencil is. I love that it has the little tab on the bottom corner so you know where to start – make sure to paint that!
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Using painters tape isn’t needed for this if you have a smooth surface, but if it helps you then go for it! I had it left over from my last project and didn’t need it since my spot was smooth.
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As you stencil make sure to rotate the 2 that you have, and let them dry or wipe off.
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Now that you are going to attempt to stencil, here are some tips!
5 TIPS FOR STENCILING A PORCH OR LARGE AREA
- MAKE SURE TO ORDER TWO + STENCILS
- HAVE YOUR SPACE VERY CLEAN
- HAVE A GOOD BRUSH
- DON’T USE TO MUCH PAINT
- LET THE STENCIL DRY, OR WIPE CLEAN BEFORE REUSE
Here is an extra tip, for this or life…..PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT – BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE PERFECT
* Be warned it is addicting!
I love watching the process, and I hope you do too!
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Here it is complete! I will be doing an updated post on it soon, how its lasted a year later and my review! Don’t miss my first stencil project HERE.
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