Hi everyone! It’s Erin Rochon from Rochon Design! Create a custom look while elevating your painted furniture by adding a stencil. The Belles and Whistle line has several stencils that work with any style and are easy to use. I had a tired side table that was the perfect project to try out Dixie Belle’s Mudcloth stencil. Here are the steps and materials so you can step up your refinishing game and try it out on your next project!
Materials List:
- White Lightning
- Sanding pad
- Slick Stick
- Dixie Belle Paint in Drop Cloth & Cotton
- Belles & Whistles Mudcloth Stencil
- Paint Brush
- Foam Roller
- Painting Tray
- Shop Rags
- Flat Clear Coat
How To Stencil Furniture:
Step 1: Clean your piece with White Lightning
Start by cleaning the entire piece with White Lightning to remove any grease or residue. Then use a sanding pad to give your surface a scuff sand. Next, wipe down your piece with a damp shop rag.
Step 2: Apply an adhesive to glossy surfaces for sticking power
Since my surface was quite glossy, I applied a coat of Slick Stick to the whole table and let it dry. After 2 hours, I applied another coat of Slick Stick and let it dry overnight. If your surface is solid wood and not very glossy move on to step three.
Step 3: Apply your base coast of chalk mineral paint
The next day I applied a coat of Drop Cloth using a synthetic brush for a smooth finish. After approximately 45 minutes I applied another coat of Drop Cloth and let it dry for two hours.
Step 4: Position the stencil with painter’s tape
Start by positioning the stencil on the furniture, use painter’s tape to hold the stencil in place and to avoid any smudging. If you are unable to add any tape, make sure to hold your stencil in place for the next step.
Step 5: Add paint on stencil brush and then dab most of it off on a paper towel (really!!)
You need to start with so little paint and gently pounce straight up and down. Ensure the stencil doesn’t move to prevent sliding or paint running. Gently lift the stencil and wait until dry to do the next section if needed! dab dab dab with a LIGHT coat of paint….
Step 6: When dry, seal and enoy!
Wax, top coat, it all works!
