Instructions
Wall design with the stencil technique
Borders, ornaments or characters
Wall stencils can be used to apply creative motifs to the wall. Rooms are enhanced and children’s rooms can be transformed into a colorful play paradise. With the help of a stencil, recurring ornaments can be quickly and evenly transferred to the wall.
Underground
The surface should be as smooth as possible to avoid sharp edges. Smoothly filled walls and woodchip wallpaper that has been painted are suitable. The stencil must adhere firmly everywhere. The thicker the paint, the sharper the contours will be. Glaze paints are also suitable undiluted.
Attaching the stencil
First smooth out the stencil, preferably made of plastic, with your hands and then attach it directly to the wall with masking tape. The very first stencil must be exactly straight, as all the others will be based on it.
Tip: it’s best to get the stencil twice, as this makes the stencilling process much quicker.
Brushing or stippling
Using a dabbing brush: Do not dip too deeply into the paint and dab well so that no paint can run under the stencil. Now gently dab vertically onto the stencil again and again. We recommend carrying out the first tests on a test area.
Rollers
Using a mini foam roller: Do not take up too much paint and paint slowly, otherwise excess paint will run under the stencil and lead to an unsightly result. Roll over the stencil with even movements and a little pressure.
Remove stencil
Before lifting the stencil, the even application of paint was checked again and, if necessary, rolled over again in one or two places. The stencil can now be lifted off directly, but the paint does not need to be completely dry.
Second template
With a second, identical template, the next surface can be created directly at the corresponding markings.
Corners and slopes
When reaching corners or slopes, the stencil is bent into the corner and the paint is applied to the stencil using a brush. The same procedure is used for light switches and sockets. Here too, simply bring the stencil as close as possible to the wall and work with a brush instead of a roller.
