How to Stencil a Focal Wall

Introduce a dramatic focal wall into a living room by stenciling a wall with a creative pattern.

By Janell Beals, Isabella & Max Rooms
Filed under: Stenciling, Wall, Living Rooms

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Materials Needed:

stencil
stencil brush
painter's tape
pencil

wall color paint
accent color paint
paper towels
level

Preparation

Choose wall to stencil and select stencil design, wall color and accent color to paint stencil design. Paint wall if it is not already the chosen wall color.

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Determine Starting Point

Determine design layout and position stencil on the wall at starting point. Attach the stencil using painter's tape.

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Paint Stencil Design

Paint design on wall with a stencil brush using dry brush method. Begin by dipping tips of bristles in paint and remove excess by dapping brush on a paper towel.