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Old 19 August 2017, 11:46 PM   #1
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* STENCIL WALL PAINTING * - has anyone done this in their home?

Hi Guys!

Any tips on (flawless) stencil wall/ceiling painting if you have already ventured there?

Photos?

We're trying to avoid expense of carpentry for wainscot, etc. in a no-natural-light-hallway, but feel the need to perk up the area. If works well, may do in other places, too. If hiring artist/painter to do stencils, may not be so economical.

Found many examples on pinterest, but am throwing this out to you about experiences by TRFers, if any. Appreciate.....

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Old 20 August 2017, 01:13 AM   #2
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No tips but I've seen this done and it looks very nice (done well). It's not inexpensive but has a very custom and beautiful look! Please post pics once completed?!


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Old 20 August 2017, 01:45 AM   #3
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If you want flawless you either need to become skilled at it or hire someone who is. My mom is pretty good at it, as a hobbyist, and from my observations, it's not easy work and requires lot's of patience. I wouldn't mind learning it.
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Old 20 August 2017, 06:53 PM   #4
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I've used a projector and transparencies to paint larger paintings. I imagine you could do the same for an entire wall if needed.
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I've used a projector and transparencies to paint larger paintings. I imagine you could do the same for an entire wall if needed.
That's a great idea.
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Old 20 August 2017, 08:39 PM   #6
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How about wallpaper? A gazillion designs out there. Very affordable and easy to install.
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Old 21 August 2017, 04:13 AM   #7
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No tips but I've seen this done and it looks very nice (done well). It's not inexpensive but has a very custom and beautiful look! Please post pics once completed?!
Some select areas, no big walls. Some of the photos of entire ceilings and patterns are so beautiful. Not sure if I will venture into it yet.

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If you want flawless you either need to become skilled at it or hire someone who is. My mom is pretty good at it, as a hobbyist, and from my observations, it's not easy work and requires lot's of patience. I wouldn't mind learning it.
That's what I expected: "a lot of patience" with no rushing. I can see where it would be a marketable skill.

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I've used a projector and transparencies to paint larger paintings. I imagine you could do the same for an entire wall if needed.
Had to be a fairly large surface on wall? Very resourceful of you on your method.

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That's a great idea.
Yes, we have very creative folks here on the forum. I enjoy reading about their achievements on so many things.

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How about wallpaper? A gazillion designs out there. Very affordable and easy to install.
Thank you, but I'm working toward ridding the walls of the wallpaper look, which many have. This is for a short hall without windows, so, just wanted an added feature, nothing too extensive.

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Thanks everybody. Appreciate your feedback...DM..
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I can make die cut wall decals. Or they can be stencils to be removed after the paint, although I haven't tried it.

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Here is an example. Black matte wall decal.

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Here is an example. Black matte wall decal.
I guess I'm different, I would want to have it straight.
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I guess I'm different, I would want to have it straight.
Centered too, i guess.
It was on the wall for the whole 5 minutes :p
Figured i'd eyeball it.
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Centered too, i guess.
It was on the wall for the whole 5 minutes :p
Figured i'd eyeball it.
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