Item description for Checks Craft Stencil - DIY Checkerboard for Furniture Makeovers

Try wall stencils instead of expensive wallpaper! Cutting Edge Stencils offers the best stencils for DIY décor - stencils expertly designed by professional decorative painters Janna Makaeva and Greg Swisher who have over 20 years of painting experience. We are a reputable stencil company that stands behind its high quality product. We are honored to have your 100% positive feedback :)

Check, one two, check one two. Check out our Checks Stencil pattern! This classic pattern has been around for ages. This stencil design is perfect for stenciled furniture, stenciled cabinets or even stenciled lamp shades. Use a stencil brush that matches the size of the openings of the stencil for great results or for larger projects, use a dense foam roller. You can even stencil this pattern using multiple colors for a real dramatic look. And if you are looking for a larger Checks pattern, take a look at our Buffalo Check Stencil. Either way, these stencils are sure to add a classic feel to you DIY stencil project.

Single overlay stencil
SMALL: Sheet: 11.1"x11.5" Design: 8.9"x8.9"; each element is approx. 0.8"x0.8"
MEDIUM : Sheet: 14.1"x14.4" Design: 11.9"x11.9"; each element is approx. 1"x1"

Detailed Stenciling instructions, color photo and a FREE STENCIL ($4.95 value) included with each order.

Stencils are attractively packaged and make a great GIFT!

These trendy stencils are great for stenciling your own designer pillows or curtains or transforming garage sale furniture finds into cool decorative pieces. It doesn't end there: try stenciling lampshades, kitchen backsplashes, doors, table tops, picture and mirror frames, or create your own work of art on pre-stretched canvas. Decorative possibilities are endless with these versatile reusable stencils!

Don't forget the TOOLS for your stenciling project! This Stencil Essentials kit contains a foam roller, a brush and a stencil level AND it costs you 10% less then buying all the items individually!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88209617/stencil-essentials-the-tools-you-need

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 on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CuttingEdgeStencils
You'll find these short free video tutorials extremely helpful for your stenciling project. Even beginners get great results!

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Important information about stenciling on 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. We have stenciled many faux frescoes for customers, and this technique actually requires applying a textured plaster background first and then stenciling on top of it. Of course organic stencil designs such as leaves and branches are more forgiving than designs that have straight lines and perfect edges.

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.

You can stencil with acrylic or latex paint, stencil creams or fabric paint of your choice. Use a dense foam roller or stencil brush. (We sell both)

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). We personally prefer to secure the stencil with pieces of blue painter's tape, but it may be helpful for beginners to mist a stencil with spray adhesive just to make sure you get great results.

Did you know you can stencil on fabric too? 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.

If you compare our stencil thickness, size, design quality and prices, you will be amazed at the value that Cutting Edge Stencils offer!

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

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