How to Stencil a Border | This Old House

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Senior technical editor Mark Powers shows how to design and paint a decorative border around an interior doorway. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Stencil a Border: - Stencil film. Sometimes called template plastic or acetate - Painter's tape, for delicate surfaces. (It won’t remove the wall paint.) - Repositionable mounting spray - Old newspapers - Latex paint. Use a flat or satin finish to achieve a timeworn look. - Lint-free cloths, or sturdy paper towels for cleaning stencils and to dab when prepping the stencil brush. Tools for How to Stencil a Border: - Measuring tape - Fine-tip permanent marker - Straightedge - Self-healing cutting mat - X-Acto knife - Pane of glass and electric stencil-cutting pen for cutting curved lines. Get one at crafts stores. - Plastic putty knife - Paper plate or small bucket or tray for holding the paint. - Flat-tip stencil brush. Get a size that suits your pattern's scale and shape. We used a No. 8 brush, which has a diameter of 5/8 inch. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHo

Published 2014-12-23 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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