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BBL · 19 August 2017, 11:46 PM

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.....

Thanks, DM

MrInternational · 20 August 2017, 01:13 AM

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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Laszlo · 20 August 2017, 01:45 AM

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.

Formulansx · 20 August 2017, 06:53 PM

I've used a projector and transparencies to paint larger paintings. I imagine you could do the same for an entire wall if needed.

MonBK · 20 August 2017, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

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.

Abdullah71601 · 20 August 2017, 08:39 PM

How about wallpaper? A gazillion designs out there. Very affordable and easy to install.

BBL · 21 August 2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MrInternational

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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Originally Posted by Laszlo

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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Originally Posted by Formulansx

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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Originally Posted by MonBK

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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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

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..

SG56 · 21 August 2017, 05:49 AM

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

Not sure on the rules of advertising, so if interested, pm me.

SG56 · 22 August 2017, 02:44 AM

Here is an example. Black matte wall decal.

MonBK · 22 August 2017, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SG56

Here is an example. Black matte wall decal.

I guess I'm different, I would want to have it straight.

SG56 · 22 August 2017, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

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.

MonBK · 22 August 2017, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SG56

Centered too, i guess.
It was on the wall for the whole 5 minutes :p
Figured i'd eyeball it.

19 August 2017, 11:46 PM	#1
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Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	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. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	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?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2017, 08:39 PM	#6
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	How about wallpaper? A gazillion designs out there. Very affordable and easy to install.

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SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	I can make die cut wall decals. Or they can be stencils to be removed after the paint, although I haven't tried it. Not sure on the rules of advertising, so if interested, pm me.

22 August 2017, 02:44 AM	#9
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Here is an example. Black matte wall decal.

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