How to Stencil a Concrete Floor in 10 Easy Steps
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Stencils are usually seen on walls, but our stencil designs work equally well to create an amazing allover concrete carpet effect. Stenciling concrete is an inexpensive way to add style to an otherwise utilitarian floor. A stenciled concrete floor can also help you hide imperfections, create a lovely focal point in your home, or just add a dose of beauty to your space for very little cost. And not to worry: Stenciling on concrete is actually quite easy! You just need the right paint for concrete, some patience, and a good pair of knee pads! Watch the video and follow the instructions below to see how you can transform your concrete floor in 10 easy steps:
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Step 1: Clean your concrete floor of dust, dirt, grease, and any adhesive residue. Tape off your surrounding walls and load your tray with Old Ochre Chalk Paint®. Then paint your concrete floor using a nylon roller. Use a paint brush to paint the edges.
Step 6: Remove the stencil from its first repeat and reposition it to its next repeat. There are registration marks built right into the edges of the stencil so that you can align each repeat perfectly every time. Use the same color scheme to paint the next repeat. Let dry.
Step 7: If paint builds up the stencil, clean the stencil by spraying it with Mosenbockers Lift Off 5, placing it in a plastic bag overnight, and then cleaning it with a scrub brush. Now you have clean stencil to continue working on your floor! Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until you have stenciled the entire concrete floor. Let dry.
Step 9: To protect your gorgeous stenciled floor, apply 1 thin mix of Annie Sloan Lacquer and a small amount of water (up to 10%) with a sponge roller. Let the first coat dry for 1-2 hours. Then apply a second coat of only Annie Sloan Lacquer.
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I’m going to get myself fit for next spring and I AM going to stencil my small patio. It’s concrete slabs at the moment, approx 12”x12”. I’m in the U.K. Where can I buy a stencil suitable for painting OUTSIDE.
thank you, you’ve really inspired this 70 year old young lady! 🤗
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Hi! Our stencils are for both inside and outside and google our website Royal Design Studio Stencils :)
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I'm looking for a way to spice up a tile bathroom floor in front of the toilet & bath tub to add color that's all white.
HELP PLEASE, thanks in Advance.
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Maura is totally spot on :) Check out our website Royal Design Studio Stencils. We have 1000s of stencil ideas for any style home as well as step by step video tutorials that show you how to stencil :)
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Love the floor! And the SHOES! Where can I find them? Please? TKS!
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I plan to do this to my sidewalk and small concrete front porch. I want a Talavera tile look. What paint should I use to hold up in central Florida?