FAQ

For best results we would recommend using 3M repositionable spray mount to temporarily adhere your stencil to the wall. It is clear and it wont mark or leave any residue on the wall. You only need to use a light misting of it on the back of the stencil. You can use pieces of low tack blue decorators tape.

Smooth surfaces are always best. The results are crisper as there is less chance of paint bleeding under the stencil. Use your stencil on any surface- walls, fabrics, furniture etc

This type of spray mount temporarily adheres your stencil to your chosen surface what ever it may be (wall, fabric, glass, Metal etc). We recommend  and use 3M brand.

There are a number of methods to paint your stencil. You can use a stencil brush to pounce or stipple the paint through the stencils cut out areas. You can use a dense foam roller to paint the stencil. Or you could use spray paint. These are the most popular ways of painting stencils. Stencil brushes come in many sizes so you could use a larger brush for a larger stencil or project. Rollers are quicker and better for larger stencils or projects. Spray paints can be used to create exciting effects and are a quick way of painting the stencil

You can use any paints with your stencil. As long as it is suitable for the surface you are wanting to paint it on. We would recommend where possible using emulsion/acrylic paints as they are very user friendly and are easier to clean off your stencil.

Stencil brushes come in various sizes, the stiff packed bristles and round brush heads are designed to stipple or pounce the paint through the stencil.

A dense foam roller also known as a gloss roller. NOT a standard fluffy emulsion roller.

A dense foam roller is much better for reducing the risk of paint bleeding under the stencil.

Yes you can, however please be aware that you will:-

1) Need to mask of the surrounding surface area really well as the spray paint particles after hitting the wall will bounce off and travel and rest over the surrounding area.

2) You need to work in a ventilated area and wear the right kind of protective mask

3) DONT spray to close to the stencil a distance of 1-2 foot minimum is good, other wise the paint will pool and run under the stencil.

No. Remove the stencil as soon as you have painted it.

Yes. If you are leaving the stencil on to dry the first paint layer then please use a medium to low heat setting and don't hold the dryer too close otherwise you could 1)melt the stencil with the heat or 2) make the paint dry to quickly leading to the paint sticking to stencils cut out areas edges meaning when you take the stencil off the paint will peel of at the edges of the painted design.

The golden rule of stencilling is DO NOT LOAD YOUR BRUSH OR ROLLER WITH TOO MUCH PAINT! If you do then you are going to push paint under the cut out areas of the stencil. It best to have your brush or roller DAMP rather than WET with paint. Always offload your brush/roller onto kitchen roll to blot off excess paint. 

Even those with experience will get areas of bleed under the stencil, but that's all part and parcel of stencilling  and generally you wont really notice it from a distance. Part of the charm of stencilling that each time you paint a stencil the result is unique. We recommend practicing on come card especially if it is your first attempt at stencilling.