What paint is best to stencil this with?
hi friends! I found this on the side of the road and i would like to use it as a patio table. I will have an umbrella over it but what type of paint should i use to stencil a pattern on the tiles? What would i seal it with? Help please for im still learning. Thank you!
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I think that in order to stencil the tiles on this table you would have to use a bonding primer first and then add a coat of flat paint before you stencil. I would sand the tiles very lightly with an extra fine sanding paper so you don't leave any noticeable scratches, clean it well, and then prime. The bonding primer will help the next coat of flat paint to adhere so that you have a good coat of paint to stencil on. You may need two coats of flat paint. You can then use small bottles of craft paint-acrylic-that you find in craft stores to stencil. I stencil with paint and foam triangular make up sponges, dabbing any excess paint off on a paper towel before stenciling. Do NOT keep going over and over your stencil because if you do this encourages bleeding and you won't have crisp edges. Practice first on a board so you can get the feel of how it needs to be done. Once you are done stenciling I would finish with a few coats of marine spar to seal everything from the outside elements. I would seal everything with the marine spar, not just the tiles, since you want to use it as a patio table. The marine spar will keep the table from getting damaged from any moisture.
Here are some ways other Hometalkers stenciled tile
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=stencil%20tile
Hi! Be sure to use a clear sealer that is rated for exterior use to protect your work! Good luck and stay safe!
Here is a tutorial for a floor but it is also tile. https://youtu.be/mmFvHwpgST4
In reply to your question: Go to your local home improvement store and see if you can just buy a sample size jar in a white flat rather than a eggshell, semi gloss, etc finish. It is just regular latex wall paint. A sample size should be just enough for your project!
I would use an exterior grade paint and then spray or brush on a couple of coat os polyurethane.
I would use tile stencils and chalky style paint that sticks to almost anything. Seal it very well with a heavy duty sealer so it can be washed.
There are lots of tutorials here on painting tiles that you'll find useful:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=paint%20tiles
Chalk paint! Here is how I used chalk paint and a stencil: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/painted-tile-tutorial-entry-way-makeover-part-2
I would use multi-surface folk art or apple barrel paint