Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Faux Finish Stenciling Can Create The Illusion Of Wallpaper
Faux finish stenciling is an inexpensive way of adding decorative detail. The key is to apply the embossing material evenly over the stencil, building depth in thin layers. It's certainly true that stencils can wake up a wall or create an eye-catching detail on a cabinet door.
You will need the stencil, paint, and a tool brush or sponge to apply the paint. You can buy stencils complete with instructions and registration marks, or make your own. As with other decorative techniques, the simplest schemes are usually the most successful.
Once dry, faux finish stenciling images can be lightly sandpapered to soften or age them. Quality supplies and proper care of stencils is key. If you find a painting, drawing, or photo with great stencil potential, it's not difficult to use that image to generate a stencil.
Apply the stencil as a ceiling, wainscot or baseboard border, or as an all-over pattern, like wallpaper. If the stencil becomes too build-up with paint, or if you want to save it for another day, scrub it clean with detergent and dry on paper towel.
Test out your patterns either by cutting the stencil from colored paper or by drawing it onto a sheet of paper and holding the results up against the surface to be decorated. The wall to be painted should be clean. Apply a base coat of paint.
Hold the stencil in position with masking tape, load your brush or sponge with only a very small amount of paint, starting at the edges of the design and working inwards, hold the stencil in place for a few moments afterward to let it dry. Clean the stencil and reapply the paint as necessary.
16 of 17 Review For 3m X 3m Pop Up Gazebo
Shirley ( 2020-Aug-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I'm so satisfied with this product that I had to write a review. The material is very sturdy and it was extremely easy to put together. It took me less than 5 minutes. It looks so much better than other ugly patio storage cases. I'm using it to keep my gardening supplies ( soil, gloves, tools, shoes) and still have plenty of space.
Angie ( 2020-Oct-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Excellent used all summer A little low for some people to sit on Great relaxing set to have a sit and a drink
Donna ( 2020-Dec-11 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really sound build with enough room for a 6seater L shaped settee cushions and back support cushions and cushions for 8 dining chairs Easy to construct
Anonymous ( 2021-Feb-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These chairs are perfect! I had been planning on buying them from a high end store for almost twice the price. I saw these, ordered them and I am SO happy! They are sturdy, very pretty for the breakfast area, and can be taken outside for dining if needed. I am extremely glad I saw these chairs.
Anonymous ( 2020-Jun-11 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Looks beautiful - well made - but didn't think they would be quite this small - otherwise it would deserve a 5 star!
John ( 2020-Mar-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It was missing a section to screw into -so had to get someone to fix it. Otherwise pleased with it
Julie ( 2020-Jan-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This is massive and houses our cushions perfectly Very happy. Expensive but you get what you pay for
Anonymous ( 2020-Mar-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
My husband was needing something sturdy to take those dirty work boots off everyday and I wanted something more appealing and functional. This ticked both boxes. We're pleased with the bench and like the storage for shoes to clean up on tiny entryway-
Helen ( 2020-Sep-12 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Excellent product, sturdy and durable. We bought for our garden furniture cushions and blankets, great space inside.
Rachel ( 2020-Oct-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very happy with the product, solid, great colour and seems to be very water resistant. Would recommend
Pamela ( 2021-Feb-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very easy to assemble with clear instructions in the Manuel provided. Arrived on time and with everything needed in the box. Very happy with the end result. It's a very spacious storage box that perfectly fits in our garden. Looks good too!
Dave ( 2020-Apr-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
we've had this little set now for about 3 years and cant fault it. Zero signs of wear or damage through use. The set stays out all winter under a small cover and cleans up well. really pleased with it.
Lyndsey Franks ( 2020-Apr-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
assembmy was very easy and cmae with all we needed. Took maybe 20 minutes. Loks very nice and the middle table cool. Nice purchase. We are using it for our store front, so we will see how it does.
Stephen ( 2020-Apr-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great for toys outdoors, too hot to really sit on, throw down a pillow though and .... Now you get two for one. The kids love it for safe keeping of pool toys etc.! Keeper.
Catherine ( 2020-Feb-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Das Stufenbeet war sehr schnell aufgebaut. Es hat keine 5 Minuten gedauert. Verarbeitung solide. Über die Haltbarkeit kann ich keine Aussage treffen. Lieferung war schnell und pünktlich.
Lisa ( 2020-Sep-14 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really well made. Managed to put it together in my own. Good labelling of different parts makes it is very easy to follow. The very small screws for the back don’t have little holes to plug into- but it is easy to create a little hole for these by tapping the screw with a small hammer to get started! Very neat for keeping outdoor shoes and slippers.