Hello friends! This is week two of the $100 Room Challenge, and I’m continuing to work on my laundry room makeover. I’m so excited to share with you how I used a wall stencil to create the look of tile on my laundry room wall! Â This is such a budget friendly way to creating a bold accent wall!
I received a free stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils for this post.
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When I first drew up some ideas and plans for my farmhouse laundry room makeover, I had my heart set on some beautiful tile. I knew that my budget would not allow for such a pricey purchase, so I decided to use a wall stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils to get the same look! I’m super happy with how it turned out, and you can totally re-create this look in your own home.
Materials needed
- Wall Stencil (I used the stencil called Augusta)
- Painter’s Tape
- Decor Paint (I used the color Rocky Mountain)
- Paintbrush (This is my favorite brush!)
How To Use A Stencil To Create The Look Of Tile
Step 1
I started by painting my wall with a coat of white paint {Snowbound from Sherwin Williams). I had this paint leftover from a previous project so it was free! When it was dry I moved on to my next step.
Step 2
I used some painter’s tape to place my stencil on the wall. I made sure it looked straight before starting to paint.
Step 3
This oval brush is my favorite brush! It has a flat end that is perfect for this stenciling project. I got a small amount of paint on my brush, wiped the excess off on the side of the paint can, and dabbed the brush a couple times on a paper towel. Â This helps prevent too much paint from building up on the brush and prevents bleeding underneath the stencil. Then I lightly tapped my brush onto the stencil until each section of the stencil was filled in.
Step 4
I quickly removed the stencil and waited for the paint to dry. I used chalk paint so it dried pretty quickly which was helpful! After it was dry I used the stencil guide marks to align the stencil next to it and repeated the process in rows along the wall. When I got to the corners I held the stencil down with one hand to bend it into the corner while I painted the stencil. I also placed some painters tape on the other walls and tile to protect them from getting any unwanted paint spots.
Step 5
After I was finished stenciling I took a small artists brush and filled in some areas that needed touch ups. I did have a few areas that had bleeding, or had little spots I had missed along the corners.
I absolutely love how it turned out! It is the perfect accent wall and really makes a statement. I’m so excited to add some art, decor, and create some DIY shelving to add storage. This week I’ll be working on the shelving  with some wall brackets I picked up at Hobby Lobby!
I also created a couple hand-painted laundry signs that I’ll be displaying on the walls by using this transfer method. They turned out beautiful and I can’t wait to show you guys for the final reveal!
Projects for my farmhouse laundry room makeover:
Stenciled accent wall- DIY wood shelves
DIY laundry signs- Dollar store storage containers
Come back each Wednesday of the month to see my progress and the big reveal!
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
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Do you love DIY projects? You’ll also want to check out my modern farmhouse girl’s bedroom makeover, my farmhouse coffee table makeover, and my simple DIY cake stand!
