Stylish Stencil for a Wall

Spruce up your space and get the look of wallpaper with this attractive design and all-over stenciling technique.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Enlarge our downloadable stencil so the whole pattern can be repeated vertically to fit your room height (with spaces between stencils), and have three copies soft-laminated at the copy shop in case you damage some. Cut out the patterns with a crafts knife.

Step 2: Map out the number of columns you can fit along one wall and the space between columns. At one corner attach a stencil near the top of the wall with painter’s tape so the sides are vertical.

Step 3: Using a lightly coated foam roller, apply thin layers of paint over the stencil. (Press lightly or you’ll squeeze paint behind the stencil.) Then tape another stencil below the first at the margin you want and paint that design. Repeat until you reach the baseboards.

Step 4: With the first column done, space the stencil horizontally and stencil the next column. Repeat until you fill the wall.

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Estimated cost: $51

Skill level: Intermediate

Time estimate: 2 weekends

Project download: Wall Stencil

Tools:

Tape measure
Crafts knife
Painter’s tape
Stencil laminates

Get It at Lowe’s:

1 gallon Valspar Spritz of Lime (#ar1904)
1 quart Valspar Cheese Steak (#ar723)
Cabinet and door foam roller (#165861)

Items may be special order in some stores. Product costs, availability, and item numbers may vary online or by market. Paint colors may vary slightly from those shown.