Stencil Tutorial: Encaustic Tile Wall Decor
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Royal Design Studio
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The pretty patterned look of Encaustic cement tiles is trending all over design blogs and Pinterest! This DIY tutorial shows you how to get the look yourself using tile stencil patterns and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint from Royal Design Studio.
Real Encaustic cement tiles have a unique look because the patterns are inlaid into the surface using molds and different colors of clay rather than being glazed on the surface. These types of tiles have been used since Medieval times and have been commonly used for years in interiors as far reaching as England, the Mediterranean, Cuba, and Morocco! Now you can recreate the look yourself for walls, furniture and floors with ease.
BONUS: You can use our Spanish Tile Stencil Set along with our Tile Wall Art Wood Shapes™ so that your stenciled tile designs can be removed and rearranged with ease. See how you can get that handmade, Old World look for a less below!
Real Encaustic cement tiles have a unique look because the patterns are inlaid into the surface using molds and different colors of clay rather than being glazed on the surface. These types of tiles have been used since Medieval times and have been commonly used for years in interiors as far reaching as England, the Mediterranean, Cuba, and Morocco! Now you can recreate the look yourself for walls, furniture and floors with ease.
BONUS: You can use our Spanish Tile Stencil Set along with our Tile Wall Art Wood Shapes™ so that your stenciled tile designs can be removed and rearranged with ease. See how you can get that handmade, Old World look for a less below!
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Video Tutorial!
Supplies:
Step 1: Use a foam roller to apply Paris Grey Chalk Paint® as a basecoat on all the Tile Wall Art Wood Shapes™. Let dry.
Step 4: Load your stencil brush with paint and off-load the excess onto a paper towel. Then stencil those specific elements with a circular motion. Stencil different elements with different paint color mixes.
Step 5: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 with the rest of the wood shapes.
Step 8: Make a tinted wax by mixing 1 part Soft Clear Wax and 2 parts Old Ochre Chalk Paint®. with a waxing brush using a stippling motion in certain areas to enhance the distressed look. Remove excess wax with cheesecloth. Let dry.
Just look at that! It’s no wonder that this rustic Old World look is trending in interiors right now. Like a lot of things, the beauty of encaustic tile is in its ever-so-slight imperfections. Stencils and distressing help give the design a handmade and worn cement look as timeless as the original tiles.
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Suggested materials:
- Spanish Tile Stencils Set (http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/tile-stencils/products/spanish-tile-stencil-set)
- Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/annie-sloan-chalk-paint)
- Tile Wall Art Wood Shapes (http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/products/tile-wall-art-wood-shapes-set)
Published May 23rd, 2016 2:15 PM
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Shawna Farmer on Mar 17, 2021
I have a blank living room wall , this would be PERFECT , TY😁❣
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Terre Tulsiak on Oct 18, 2021
This is almost as labor intensive as making the encaustic tiles! watch the process for an interesting insight.
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