Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best tile stencils for DIY décor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative artists Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher with over 25 years of painting experience. We are the most reputable stencil company that stands behind its high quality product. We are the largest and the oldest stencil shop on Etsy and are honored to have your 100% positive feedback. Stencil returns are easy and there is no restocking fee!

Extra Small: 4"x4" tile design size
Small: 6"x6" tile design size
Medium: 8"x8" tile design size
Large: 12"x12" tile design size
Extra Large: 16"x16" tile design size

This geometric tile stencil pattern is one of our most innovative tile stencils yet! Our Linear Tile Stencil is a special geometric tile design because not only does it look good in all color combinations, you can rotate it in any direction to create a custom stenciled wall or floor. Each line on the stencil matches with another, no matter direction you decide to stencil the tile pattern in! This tile design has no registration marks, so you can align it any way you want. Get ready to customize your tile floor or wall into unique design that fits your personal taste!

This geometric tile stencil design looks fabulous on accent walls, floors, fireplaces, and even kitchen backsplashes. Our tile stencil designs are super easy to use and provide big savings to more costly alternatives of wallpaper and floor tiles. Get a Pinterest-worthy tile floor for a fraction of the price of real tile! This stencil will definitely make a statement in your space! Learn How to stencil a tile – it’s easy even for beginners!

How to measure your existing tile: The size of our tile stencil designs are exactly as advertised. We currently offer them in 6", 8", 12", and 16". The grout line is NOT factored into those sizes. Before ordering, please measure your existing tile from tile edge to tile edge. Do NOT include the grout lines.

Stenciling on rough or textured surfaces may contribute to increased paint bleed. For more information on stenciling on textured walls, see our F.A.Q. section.

We recommend purchasing 2 tile stencils for your project. Not only it will go faster, but you'll be able to get into tighter places and corners by cutting your spare tile stencil. You can certainly bend your stencil and still get to all the tight spots, but you know what we're sayin' - having 2 stencils makes your life much easier! :)

To stencil over existing floor tiles, first thoroughly wash your floor, let it dry, then give it a coat of adhesive primer (Stix is best in our experience), after that apply a base coat color (regular wall latex paint will do). Then, stencil your floor in acrylic or latex paint and finally seal it with two coats of water-based polyurethane for durability.

How durable your newly stenciled floor will be? Very durable! In our experience the stenciled finish will last for years. We hear the same positive feedback from our customers about their durable stenciled tile floors. Just make sure to use the proper primer!

For expert stenciling tips, please watch our How-to stencil videos! You'll find them extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results!
Although most of our stencils do not require the use of spray adhesive, if your surface has a texture to it, it might be a good idea to use spray adhesive to help minimize paint seepage (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). Make sure you shake the can well and lightly mist (not drench) the stencil, and let it dry for a moment before positioning it on the surface you're about to stencil. This step will prevent the adhesive residue transferring to the wall. You'll need to re-mist the stencil after a few repeats. Note: you will still need to hold the stencil in place with a few pieces of blue painters tape! Adhesive by itself is not enough to hold the stencil on the wall.

Clean-up tip: Spray the stencil with Simple Green to help to remove adhesive residue and let it sit for a while before cleaning with soap and water. Please note that it is virtually impossible to get rid of all adhesive residue. That's why we personally prefer not to use it and just stick with painter's tape!

About seepage and imperfections: Even with a proper loaded roller and correct technique you might get some minor paint seepage here and there. In most cases it's not noticeable, especially from a couple of feet away and it can be easily touched up with a small brush. Don't forget that you're creating a "hand-painted wall finish". A few imperfections and some paint seepage here and there are natural and inevitable for this type of work. To avoid seepage, use spray adhesive and less paint on your roller and brush. Our stencils are made to the highest industry standards and with proper care and storage will serve you for long time.