Quattro Tile Stencil - Geometric TILE and similar items

Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best wall stencils for DIY decor - 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! Single Overlay Stencil 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 Large Double Tile: 2 large tiles stacked vertically. How to measure your 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 tile from tile edge to tile edge. Do NOT include the grout lines. If your tile is slightly larger/smaller than our listed dimensions, please contact customer service using Contact form. We recommend getting 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 the whole stencil and still get all the spots, but you know what we're sayin' - it makes your life easier! Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo and a FREE STENCIL ($4.95 value) included with each order. WHICH PAINTS AND TOOLS TO USE FOR STENCILING: You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint of your choice. Use a dense foam roller or stencil brush. (We sell both) Oil paints or spray paints are not good for stenciling. Our Stencil Essentials Tool kit contains a foam roller, a brush and a stencil level AND it costs you 10% less than buying all the items individually! http://www.etsy.com/listing/88209617/stencil-essentials-the-tools-you-need HOW TO STENCIL A FLOOR: You can create a tiled floor look with tile stencils by painting over your old tile, linoleum, concrete or wooden floors. Make sure that the floor that you'll be stenciling is properly prepared! Thoroughly clean your floor first. It is super important that you use a Bonding primer such as STIX, Kilz or Bin to make sure that you get proper adhesion to your floor. Apply 1-2 coats of primer and let it dry. Then, apply at least 2 coats of regular wall latex paint in desired color with a tight nap roller (1/4" - 3/8") or even a dense foam roller for a smooth finish and good coverage. The paint should be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before stenciling, for best results. After the stenciling is compete, seal your floor with a coat of non-yellowing water-based polyurethane for added durability. IMPORTANT INFO ON STENCILING TEXTURED WALLS: In general, it's possible to stencil over textured surfaces, however it depends on the roughness of your texture and your desired outcome. Some textures are really rough, with huge "peaks and valleys" and, if this is your case, stenciling may not be an option. However, there are light to medium textures that are very suitable for stenciling. With textures it is especially important that you put very little paint on your brush and always off-load it onto a paper towel. Use a rubbing/dabbing motion while stenciling and try not to force the paint under the edges of the stencil. You can also use a dense foam roller, but make sure that you off-load it onto some paper towels so that it is relatively dry. To avoid seepage, use very little paint, and don't press hard on the roller. Using spray adhesive can also help prevent seepage of paint under the stencils. We love Elmer's re-positionable spray adhesive but most re-positionable spray adhesives are fine. Always test the stencil on a disposable surface first (such as a piece of cardboard), or try stenciling a small area in a corner somewhere and immediately wipe the stenciled paint off the wall with a moist baby wipe. Also, it's good to remember that using high-contrast colors (like black over white) is much less forgiving than using colors that are similar to each other. SPRAY ADHESIVE: We find that it is not necessary to use spray adhesive with our stencils. However, if you want crisper edges or are stenciling with high contrasting colors, please use it (Elmer's spray adhesive seems to be the best). It is helpful for beginners to mist a stencil with spray adhesive just to make sure you get great results. Always use pieces of blue painters tape to secure your stencil in place. STENCILING FABRIC: You can create custom stenciled curtains, pillows and tablecloths with our stencils! When stenciling on fabric, stencil adhesive is very helpful. First, tape your ironed fabric to the surface so it doesn't move around while you stencil. Use stencil brushes, or roller, and add some textile medium (sold in craft stores) to your acrylic paint. You can also get a special fabric paint, but, frankly, good craft acrylics with a dollop of textile medium work just as well, and costs way less too! :) Let the stenciled image dry completely, 24 hours is best, then heat-set it by ironing the fabric for about 20 seconds (more or less) on a LOW setting through a piece of cloth. Heat-setting will cure the paint and prevent it from being washed off in the washing machine. Always experiment with a sample of your fabric first to ensure good results. We've stenciled on silk, cotton, linen and even sheer fabrics with great results. It's always better if your fabric doesn't have too much texture. To learn the necessary stenciling techniques to complete your stencil project, take a look at our Illustrated STENCILING INSTRUCTIONS on our website: http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/stenciling-instructions.html Also, please make sure to watch our step-by-step stenciling VIDEOS. https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/how-to-stencil-videos.html You'll find these short free video tutorials extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results! Visit our Facebook page and become our fan :) We have a huge following with 165,000 fans and growing! Lots of inspiring project pictures from DIY-ers just like you, plus contests, special offers and more! - https://www.facebook.com/Cutting.Edge.Stencils Our professional decorative company, Specfin Designs, has been a leader in faux painting for over 20 years in the NYC/NJ Metropolitan area. We have hundreds of original hand drawn designs that we have turned into well-engineered, sturdy stencils that are easy and fun to use. For over 20 years we painted, faux finished, plastered and stenciled in hundreds of upscale homes in the New York Metropolitan area, as well as other locations around the country. So when we say, "We know decorative painting and stenciling," we really mean it :) You can see many beautiful examples of our work by visiting http://www.specfindesigns.com YOU ARE WELCOME TO BROWSE OUR EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO AND USE IT FOR YOUR INSPIRATION! WE COMBINE SHIPPING! BUY MORE AND SAVE! WE ONLY SHIP WITH PRIORITY MAIL TO ENSURE SPEEDY DELIVERY ON DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORDERS. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Your order may be subject to import duties, custom tariffs or VAT charges, all of which are the responsibility of the recipient. They vary greatly from country to country and we strongly suggest you check your country?s customs policy before placing your order with us. If any package is refused or undeliverable, the original shipping cost is non-refundable. THANK YOU AND PLEASE COME AGAIN SOON! Copyright 2008-20 Innovative Art Concepts, LLC. All rights reserved. Cutting Edge Stencils is a trademark of Innovative Art Concepts, LLC About registration marks: you can use them to align your tile stencil repeats, or not! It really depends on what surface you're stenciling. When stenciling over an existing old tile, the registration marks might not be helpful as the grout width varies from floor to floor. In this case, simply mask out the registration marks with pieces of blue tape, and align the stencil by eye by centering it on each old tile. If you are stenciling over a wall, or linoleum/cement floor - please use registration marks for easy alignment of your tile stencil. Please see our alignment pic for reference. 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.