Stencils for walls for painting: a creative way to decorate the interior

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Quite often, many people have the desire to change something in the design of their apartment, add something new, or simply re-glue the wallpaper. However, it is not always possible to bring your creative impulse to life. This is primarily due to significant material costs. In this case, stencils for walls for painting will be a real godsend for the owner. They are easy to use, so you can apply a design to the wall and thereby transform the interior yourself, without special expenses.

A bright, high-quality pattern on the wall of a room can be obtained using stencils at minimal financial cost.

Where to place the stencil design

“The subject of drawings applied with stencils for walls can be very diverse: from ornate patterns to images of animals or letters”

There are no special rules on this issue, but it is worth noting that stencil patterns will look much better on large open surfaces. If your room has a free wall that is not hidden by furniture, then you can start decorating the interior directly from there. To prevent the pattern from looking lonely, do not make it too small.

Stencil designs look great in spacious rooms

As for the theme of the drawings applied with stencils for walls, it can be very diverse: from ornate ornaments to images of animals or letters. Only a developed sense of beauty can tell you where and what stencil to use.

The stencil design must match the interior of the room

It is appropriate to use stencil decor to decorate sockets and switches, the locations of shelves and bedside tables, the space at the head of the bed and above the mantelpiece. In cases with decor in the area of ​​shelves, you can put on the wall images of those things that could be located on them.

Drawing that plays with the rosette

How to choose the right place for a picture on the wall

An empty or semi-empty wall is an ideal place to place some kind of drawing on it in order to place all the accents. In this case, it is necessary to choose a pattern so that it is in harmony with the design of the entire apartment.

You will get a good design if you use tall but narrow designs, placing them near windows or near doors. As a rule, designs that represent different plants with leaves always win. It is very important to follow the general design style, and it is better to select colors to match the furniture.

Small-sized drawings look great if you need to pay attention to some interior detail, especially sockets and switches. In this case, one of the decoration techniques is used when it is impossible to hide something, but you need to shift attention to another object. This approach always works, and without fail.

Stencils for walls: rules of use

It’s not difficult to make stencils for interior decor with your own hands, but in order to insure against possible failure in the form of getting a picture of poor quality, it’s worth purchasing factory-made blanks.

For high-quality drawings, it is better to buy factory stencils for walls

Before you apply the stencil to the wall and begin to paint over it, make sure that the surface to be painted is completely clean and dry.

To more accurately apply the pattern and maintain symmetry, they resort to markings, which are made with a simple pencil. For orientation, it will be enough to mark the side, top and bottom points.

Before working with the stencil, make markings on the wall

If there is a need to select a shade, then do this on a draft sheet. In parallel with the selection of colors, you will gain experience working with a stencil.

You can choose the right color for the stencil using paper

When decorating a finished surface, do not be lazy to firmly attach the workpiece to it, doing this not with tape, but by placing it on special glue.

Special stencil adhesive for more precise drawing

Spray paint is applied to the stencil from a distance of at least 30 centimeters. Only in this case will you avoid the appearance of drips. When using a sponge to work with wall stencils, get rid of excess paint on it by squeezing it out. When applying a drawing with a brush, do it with vertical strokes, moving your hand from top to bottom.

Painting with a brush is applied from top to bottom

For narrow stencils and when decorating walls in corners, never use a roller, even if the pattern is quite large.

When applying a narrow pattern, a roller is not used

Recommendations for choosing an image for wall decor

There are no exact rules when decorating a room, since each owner has his own taste and vision of an ideal, comfortable interior. However, there are certain points to consider when choosing a stencil. This will allow you to get a harmoniously decorated room, beautifully combined with furniture and accessories. The choice of pattern in this regard is no exception.

Basic recommendations for choosing stencils:

• the chosen ornament or pattern must be harmoniously combined with the furniture and the main style of the interior;
• The image should be concise with little line. Otherwise, you can “overload” the surface and the drawing will look out of place;
• for each room it is necessary to select a different image so as not to cause differences in styles;
• a large number of jumpers and wide lines gives the drawing clarity;
• Before directly applying the image to the wall, it is recommended to make a mock-up and attach it to the selected location. This will allow you to visually evaluate the drawing and position it correctly.

To decorate a single-color wall, you can use contrasting colors from pictures of several tones.

Three-dimensional images are also used to decorate the walls of the room, which look beautiful and unusual. However, they require basic skills in working with putty. In this case, when deciding to buy a stencil for walls, you need to take into account the material used for it. Thick cardboard and paper are not suitable for volumetric decoration. Due to exposure to moisture, they will quickly become unusable and can ruin the final result. For this type of drawing, you need to buy stencils for walls made of plastic or vinyl film or make them yourself.

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Avoid common mistakes

What are the most common annoying mistakes that haunt beginners in decorating with stencils? This is displacement of workpieces and spreading of paint. Such incidents can be avoided quite easily. You need to use aerosol glue, which will securely fix the drawing blank on the wall, and put a small amount of paint on a roller, brush or sponge to draw the details. Accuracy and diligence will allow you to obtain wonderful decors.

When working with a sponge, do not pick up too much paint.

Manufacturing materials

The following are used as stencil materials:

• vinyl films (oracal);
• PVC;
• cardboard;
• thick paper;
• thin plastic;
• plywood;
• Fiberboard;
• wallpaper.

Products made from self-adhesive film are the easiest to use - they are glued to the wall, painted in the desired areas, then peeled off and thrown away. Plastic - used several times, but paint residues must be carefully removed.

The stencil is cut out from paper, wallpaper, or, if you have a jigsaw, a cutter - from plywood or plastic.

Stencil painting living room

This is the leading room in the house, so you always want to decorate it in an unusual way. The stencil designs that have appeared in the interior decor can add style and comfort to the atmosphere.

When choosing stencils for walls, give preference to images of birds, trees, people swinging on swings, as well as drawings of cats and dogs in black and white. These motifs are in fashion today. Such paintings are often painted across the entire wall or placed above the sofa.

Monochrome stencil pattern in the living room interior

You can combine motifs and, for example, draw a tree branch and plant several exotic birds in its foliage. The drawings are made in a single color or a combination of a pair of colors. Pastel shades are a priority. Such scenes are traditional for oriental decor styles. With their appearance, calm and a feeling of happiness will come to the interior.

Two-color pattern on the living room wall

You can expand the theme and decorate the ceiling with stencil painting. Images of flowers, climbing vines or abstractions would be a creative addition.

Stencil for drawing on the ceiling

In the corners of the eastern living room, triangular patterns would be appropriate, creating a three-dimensional effect. A similar motif is used to decorate the space around the chandelier. The interior decor will become complete.

To decorate a room in Japanese and Chinese style, experts recommend using hieroglyph stencils for walls. It is important to know the meaning of the characters you are going to write. Stencil inscriptions can be introduced into other stylistic solutions of the living room interior. In this case, on the wall there will be a favorite quote, a couplet of a poem or a phrase that attracts success and prosperity to the house.

Chinese style stencil design

Choosing the style of stencils

Today you can buy a stencil for decoration and wall painting, made in various styles. Most often you can find the following types:

• art decor. This style is characterized by pomp and ostentatious luxury. Geometric patterns and shapes are best suited for its design, which will add integrity to the room. When decorating a room in this style, small stencils are most often chosen for painting on the walls. Monumental images are painted less frequently;
• antique style. It looks best in spacious, bright rooms, in country houses with large panoramic windows. Intertwining patterns in the style of Ancient Greece and Byzantium will add sophistication and mystery to the room. Images of columns, statues and vases near entrance doors are very popular. To highlight an area in the room, you can use a drawing of an ancient god or mythical hero;
• floral style. It is considered universal. It is great for both small rooms and luxury apartments. Beautiful flower arrangements made in bright colors enliven the room, adding uniqueness to it. Using a wood stencil, you can create a unique composition on the wall, highlighting a separate area in the apartment;
• animalistic style. Choosing images of various animals allows you to make a bright, interesting accent. Most often, silhouettes or faces of cats are chosen for these purposes.

Animalistic drawings on the wall are very popular among owners of country houses

Helpful advice! If you have doubts about whether a picture will look beautiful on the wall, you can pre-print the picture and attach it to the wall using masking tape. This will give you an idea of ​​what the room will look like with the finished stencil design.

In addition to different styles, stencils can be divided by area of ​​application:

• kitchen;
• for the living room;
• for the bedroom;
• for a children's room;
• For bathroom.

There are universal templates that will look great in any room. Sometimes stencils are used to design sockets, wall joints or niches in a non-standard way.

An example of using special stencils with imitation of textured wallpaper

Stencil painting bedroom

“You may not know how to draw at all. Ready-made stencils for wall painting will help you cope with the task.”

To embellish the bedroom decor and make it more sensual, it is best to add romantic inscriptions, images of flowers, plants and animals. When wondering where to embody such beauty, look at the wall above the bed. This place seems to be waiting for decorative delights.

Stencil design above the head of the bed

Since ancient times, paintings and tapestries have been hung at the head, and today stencil painting will deservedly become their alternative. To create masterpieces you will not need to have an artistic gift. You may not be able to draw at all. Ready-made stencils for wall painting will help you cope with the task. Today it is not difficult to buy them in any specialized store.

Stencil for wall painting

Vinyl stickers can be added to reproduced images. These two methods of decorating walls complement each other perfectly and allow you to create entire thematic scenes.

Combination of stencil painting and vinyl stickers in bedroom design

The range of applications of stencils and stickers in the bedroom should not be limited only to the area of ​​the walls. The technique is suitable for finishing ceilings, mirrors, and furniture.

Dresser decoration with stencil painting

The color solutions are mostly calm, however, if there is a need to add a touch of passion to the atmosphere, then you should take a closer look at the red spectrum. They will cope perfectly with the original task of a composition of flaming hearts. By the way, with the addition of gold monograms, such scenes can become relevant even in an elegant bedroom with an Empire atmosphere.

Exquisite gold stencil pattern in the bedroom

Where to buy stencils

Stencils are most often purchased in stores or construction markets, or ordered through websites on the Internet. The most popular:

• plant, floral motifs;
• silhouettes of animals, birds;
• profiles, stylized faces of people;
• geometric figures;
• inscriptions with intricate fonts;
• meanders, fractals;
• stars, hearts;
• letters, numbers, logos.

Sometimes templates are made according to sketches invented by oneself, which remain to be enlarged and printed in one of the photo studios, where large-format printing is available on paper, plastic, and self-adhesive film. Companies that deal with outdoor advertising have the opportunity to develop any stencil based on a photograph brought by the customer.

If you don’t want to mess around with paints, purchase stencils for decoupage, which are glued to the surface and covered with varnish.

Stencil painting of the kitchen

The kitchen space cannot be without its special charm, because here is the center of home attraction. The place should attract household members with its warmth and comfort. Again, stencils for wall decoration can take part in this.

Kitchen wall decor using a stencil

Stencil patterns will bring with them the missing warmth. It is appropriate to place images of food on the kitchen wall near the table. A painted plate of sausages or a bowl of fruit will instantly whet your appetite.

Kitchen wall decor using a stencil

You can depict cutlery. The specifics of the room are not a reason to abandon geometric and ornamental motifs in its decor. Contrasting landscapes will help lift your mood. All this will look quite harmonious in the kitchen space. Select only those paintings for the kitchen that will carry positive associations with them.

Stencil with cutlery for kitchen decor

Features of working with volumetric stencils

For this design you will need a special acrylic-based putty. It is applied using a spatula. The stencil must have a depth of at least 0.3 cm, so if you make it yourself, you will need cardboard of impressive size.

The putty is applied in layers, which means there is no need to fill out the form at once. After 3 - 4 minutes, the mass will set and it will be possible to remove the stencil, but this is done carefully, since complete drying has not yet occurred. If the layer turns out to be uneven, then as soon as the putty has dried completely, it is leveled using fine plaster.

Once the ornament is completely dry, it can be painted or tinted.

Stencil painting for children's room

Bright experiments with the play of colors can be safely carried out in the nursery. This room is transformed more often than other rooms, since as its owner grows, the furnishings must change. Even decors that are not very successful will be quickly replaced. The idea of ​​decorating a room with stencils for walls will certainly appeal to your child, as he will be able to personally take part in the action. In addition to drawings from stencils, the child can use felt-tip pens to complete all the elements that are missing from his point of view. He will be happy to put up vinyl stickers of the appropriate theme. The main thing is to give him an idea of ​​where and how best to place them. Believe me, there is not a single child who would refuse to take part in such an entertaining process as playing with real paints and stencil coloring books, because making your room bright and cheerful is so interesting.

Stencils for walls will brighten up a child's room

Stencils used in children's rooms can depict small cars or a scene from a fairy tale with your favorite characters. There are no and cannot be any guidelines for choosing a theme assortment of stencils for wall decoration. Better ask your baby what he would like to see on the walls of his room, with whom he would like to live comfortably.

Every child will appreciate stencils for walls with cartoon characters.

For young children, a step-by-step daily routine will be a good option. This is a great way to teach your little one how to manage time. The child will quickly remember the main daily repeated actions. And in general, drawings in a nursery should certainly be instructive. Images with cartoon characters can demonstrate friendship, sharing, and mutual assistance.

Educational stencil for children's

It makes sense to decorate the walls of a preschool child’s nursery with a scattering of letters and numbers. It is also a great aesthetic and practical solution, allowing you to quickly remember these important basic elements.

Variety by type of pattern

Original decorations and ornaments are selected not only to suit the intended interior style, but also taking into account the skills and artistic skills of the person who will decorate the room. If you don’t have experience in decorating rooms like this yet, it’s better to purchase ready-made store-bought templates with not too intricate configurations.

According to the methods of coloring, stencils are divided into types:

Templates are produced disposable - they become unusable after one or two uses, reusable - used many times. The latter are made of durable materials, but they are rarely large due to their heavy weight and bulkiness.

Stencil painting bathroom

Naturally, you can’t go wrong by choosing wall tiles as the main finishing material for your bathroom. It will not only be ideal for the specific microclimate of the room, but will also allow you to decorate it with a stylish design. But you can add originality to your bathroom and make it unique by using stencils for the walls. If you were still sure that stencil painting can only be done on wallpaper and plaster, now this myth will be dispelled, and you will see that stencil designs adhere perfectly to glass and ceramics. So think about what you would like to see in the decor of your bathroom and feel free to go looking for a blank suitable for the theme.

Decorating a bathroom wall with a stencil in a contrasting color

You can create a stencil with your own hands. A piece of cardboard or a regular sheet of Whatman paper is suitable for its base. Of course, you can use your own stencils to decorate walls only once, but such decor will cost you very little, so there is nothing to regret.

DIY stencil for walls

If the bathroom has a shower stall, then the stencil design should be duplicated on its doors. A bathroom with butterflies on the walls will look tender. This is a symbolic drawing that gives vigor and inspiration. You can play with their sizes and colors. In general, experiment and you are guaranteed a beautifully decorated interior.

Stencil with butterflies on the bathroom wall

What paint should I use to create a design using stencils?

To apply an ornament to a surface using a stencil, you can use all types of paints: acrylic, oil, water-based, etc. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Applying a stencil for painting walls with acrylic paint

Among all the types of paints used for painting on the wall, acrylic is considered the best. This paint is easy to use and dries quickly. Also, it is odorless and adheres well to the surface. When creating the desired shade, two acrylic paints are easily mixed.

The process of applying a stencil repeating pattern

Acrylic paints do not fade in the sun, so the brightness of the color does not lose over time. The resulting pattern surface is durable and therefore does not require the use of additional protective agents.

Also, one of the advantages of this type of paint is that it does not crack and tolerates temperature changes well. The pattern applied with its help retains the brightness of the color and a beautiful, smooth surface for a long time. Using acrylic paint, you can paint the walls on the veranda or in the gazebo.

Helpful advice! Acrylic paint can be easily washed off with water. Therefore, in case of an erroneous application or a poorly finished drawing, it is necessary to immediately treat the area with a damp sponge. Once the paint has dried, this will no longer be possible.

Oil paint for wall painting

The main condition for obtaining a beautiful surface when working with oil paints is careful preparation of the wall.

The stencil pattern looks very harmonious in a room decorated in boho style

This type of paint adheres well to the surface and allows you to create smooth transitions from one tone to another. The colors remain bright and saturated for a long time.

Among the significant disadvantages of oil paint, we should highlight the drying time and strong smell, so it is better to apply the drawing in the summer with the windows open. Before use, oil paint requires preliminary preparation and thorough stirring.

Decorating walls using stencils and tempera paint

Tempera paints are not as popular for wall decoration as acrylic or oil paints, although this option makes it possible to obtain a beautiful and durable painting surface. This paint does not fade when exposed to sunlight. After application, tempera paint dries well, but is not washed off with water. It is also insensitive to temperature changes, so it can be used on a loggia, veranda or entrance.

A significant disadvantage of tempera paint is the cracking of the painted surface over time. It cannot be used for painting walls that are constantly exposed to direct sunlight and moisture - this can lead to darkening of the image.

It is better to choose the color for painting the stencil according to the color scheme in which the room is decorated

Features of paint with a decorative effect

Paints that have a decorative effect are becoming more and more popular. Let's consider some options for this type of painting materials.

Fluorescent paints are great for creating a unique and original design in a room. With their help you can create the illusion of a starry sky or beautiful night flowers. Some types of such paint are colorless, but the applied pattern can be seen at night. Using stencils and fluorescent paint, you can create incredibly beautiful walls; this type of decor is especially popular for children's rooms.

Mother-of-pearl paint will give the design a soft, light glow, the ornament will shimmer, creating a unique decor. This type of paint is great for light floral designs.

Luxury and wealth are always associated with velvet. Velor paint creates an unforgettable impression. It has ideal coverage and is specially designed to provide an even and durable coating. It is this type of paint that will help hide unevenness and flaws in the walls. Works great on concrete, drywall, plaster, wood, brick or wallpaper. The surface obtained with its help seems like velor and is suitable for ornaments in the art decor style.

To make a simple design more interesting, you can use paint with a decorative effect - with a golden tint, velor or with the addition of sparkles.

Paints that imitate various materials allow you to show creativity and create a unique room decor. Having chosen the appropriate design, you need to print stencils for walls for painting and use imitation paint. The resulting effect will delight the owner and delight the guests. After all, with the help of imitation paint, you can realize even the most daring ideas, and different textures diversify the surface and give a sense of volume.

In order to give an ornament or design a very antique look, you can use craquelure. This is a technique for artificially aging a surface, in which, using special means, cracks are formed in the paint, imitating natural cracking over time. The resulting surface, despite the presence of cracks, is durable and resistant to external factors.

Photo gallery - stencils for walls

Where to get templates

There are ready-made templates for wall decoration on sale. They are all made from vinyl film as it is flexible, durable and lightweight. If you don't like ready-made templates, you have two options:

• Order production from a campaign engaged in outdoor advertising or printing booklets (often these are the same campaign). They have special equipment - plotters, which cut out the necessary outlines on vinyl. Moreover, some of them can develop a stencil for you based on a photograph.

  Floral motifs in Japanese style will suit interiors in soothing colors

  Neutral stencil designs are universal

  Beautiful birds and animals are another win-win option

  Stencil of dancing cranes - according to popular belief, good luck

• Do it yourself. If you have artistic abilities, it is likely that you will be able to draw the pattern yourself. If not, download the version you like, enlarge it to the required size and print it. Take thick (not packaging) cardboard, put a carbon copy, and a drawing on top. Everything needs to be firmly secured so that it does not move. While tracing the drawing, transfer its contours to the cardboard. Then cut it out with a sharp knife. To make cutting easier, place something soft (a piece of felt, for example) under the cardboard. This will make the edges smoother. In general, when making it yourself, you need to be careful - every burr or unevenness spoils the overall impression.

  Stencils for walls for painting: cats are a win-win option

  You can make this stencil yourself: there are few details

  Simple in execution, but very colorful

  These are more difficult to make - there are more fine details

Making stencils yourself is a painstaking task. If this doesn't scare you, go for it. You can try working with film. It requires a very thin and sharp, but rigid blade. If there are even small defects - a burr, uneven edges - everything must be corrected. In general, good luck to you.

Key Features

Stencils are special templates-drawings that are cut out on a cardboard or plastic base. Repeated use of the material is acceptable - in this case it is simply applied to a new surface. Templates are a type of stencil. They can be used for decoration:

• doors;
• floors;
• furniture;
• mirror surfaces;
• walls

If the stencils for painting walls are large enough, then they can be used to decorate the entire room - from ceiling to floor. During manufacturing, several elements are used at once, then practical use becomes more convenient.

The drawing is first fixed on the plane itself. Paint is applied over the template using a sponge, roller or brush. The paint must be thick enough, otherwise it will simply run down the wall.

Stencils for wallpaper for painting are available in several varieties:

• With one paint, on a contrasting wall. Among the various decoration methods, this is one of the simplest and most affordable.
• An option that involves the use of several colors at once. In this case, it is necessary to apply several templates at once, interconnected with each other. Each has its own, separate paint.
• "Shadow Images" This option is also called “anti-stencil”. We apply the paint beyond the template, resulting in a rather interesting image.
• Volumetric drawings. They are obtained when putty is added to the base. In this case, you need stencils made of thick material.

About preparing for work

Cardboard or soft plastic is most often used when creating templates. Vinyl film that has a sticky backing will also work. During operation, this material will adhere firmly to the work surface. But such stencils are only suitable for one-time use. Unlike ordinary paper, this material does not change its properties when exposed to sunlight.

If it is not possible to use anything else besides plain paper, then it is recommended to use lamination film. The work can be easily completed by contacting a copy center or photo studio. It is recommended to first print the drawings on plain paper and then apply them to cardboard using carbon paper.

Choosing a place for decoration

A large, furniture-free wall is well suited for standard template images. A good solution is to use large stencils where the switches are located. The drawings help hide traces of frequent use in this part.

Rooms in which images simply move from surface to surface look original.

Work surface and tools

The old coating must be completely removed, regardless of the number of layers. Careful alignment is a mandatory step. Smooth plaster on a wall is the easiest to work with, especially if it is already painted in one of the primary colors. It is important that the base dries well. Stencil images are selected so that they can be used in conjunction with wallpaper.

The following tools can be used by those interested in painting walls this way:

• airbrushes;
• aerosol cans;
• sponges;
• brushes;
• rollers.

The use of tempera or gouache or acrylic paints is allowed. It is good if the base material together with the coating is resistant to moisture.

Type of stencil for different premises

Stencils for walls for painting are selected depending on the type of room. There are universal designs: geometric, floral patterns, landscapes. They are suitable for any room, hallway, kitchen, etc. You can find a lot of them, in different versions. And under strict minimalism, and under chic classics or romantic Provence. Moreover, it is often not only a matter of the drawing itself, but also the selection of paint. The same pattern will look different in black and pink. And this is worth remembering.

In the bedroom, the design should not be so provocative and bright

There are stencils for walls for painting with thematic designs that are appropriate only in certain rooms. For example, in the kitchen they usually use thematic pictures with food and products. In nurseries they often draw cartoon characters for smaller children, and for teenagers - game or anime characters.

For bedrooms they are trying to find calmer designs. Even if it's a man's bedroom. Here you need to relax and the atmosphere should be appropriate.

Specific stencils for walls for painting for children

In other rooms - corridors, living rooms, dining rooms - neutral images are selected that will appeal to people of different ages. These are all the same plant motifs or landscapes.