Stencil Patterns Are An Easy Way To Perk Up An Old Floor
Good morning, my Cutting Edge Stencils friends! If a dated and dull bathroom floor has you feeling down then we have the perfect solution for you. A floor stencil is an easy and affordable way to update the space! Today we’re going to share a bathroom makeover that was enhanced with our Augusta Tile Stencil. Come take a look…
We’d like to introduce Jena, a creative DIYer with a passion for budget friendly decor and the blogger behind Someday Momma. Jena had an outdated ceramic tile floor in her farmhouse style bathroom. Here is what it looked like:
Jena disliked the dated and dirty looking tile floor but she couldn’t afford to rip it up and replace it. So she put her DIY thinking hat on and found an affordable alternative. Jena had stumbled upon a stenciled floor project and decided to attempt. She browsed our large collection of tile stencils and selected our August Tile Pattern. This beautiful pattern is based on traditional Portuguese Azulejos tile designs.
For those who love tutorials, Jena has put together this video using Augusta Tile Stencil. In this informational video, Jena shows fans how easy it is to stencil a ceramic tile floor using a trendy tile pattern. Watch and learn!
The first thing Jena did was clean her floor to ensure there wasn’t any debris and then she painted two coats of chalk paint in white. With her stencil in hand, Jena was ready to start stenciling! She used blue painters tape to hold the stencil in place and a stencil brush to paint the pattern in black. She painted the pattern in light circular brush strokes to slowly build up the color.
After each section was complete, Jena would un-tape the stencil and reposition so she could paint the entire floor.
Once the stencil was complete, she coated the floor with Varathene’s polyurethene. It is an oil based product so she did run a fan to keep the space well ventilated.
Are you ready for the big reveal? Here is a gorgeous stenciled floor.
Jena had this to say about her project, “I painted my bathroom tile! I know that sounds crazy but I love how it turned out. Now I have a Pinterest worthy bathroom on a budget for under $50.” We think she did an amazing job and completely turned a drab floor into something fab!
Tell us, do you like the idea of stenciling a tile pattern on a ceramic floor? We’d love to read your thoughts in the comments below.
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14 comments
can I do this on floor that is not smooth?
Hi Lynda! Texture is not ideal for stenciling, but in some instances it can be done. If you want to send me a picture of your floor to customerservice@cuttingedgestencils.com I can take a look at it and see if we can help you out! Thank you! -Erika
How does this hold up over time?
Hi Joslynn! It should hold up just fine! She recommends sealing the stencil to ensure longevity and we do too! You can go to your local hardware store and see what they recommend! Hope this helps! -Erika
Hello
Which brand did you use? and is it water resistant?
Hello,
This project is not ours so we are not sure what brand she used. She does however recommend sealing the stencil to ensure longevity so this will help with the water. I would recommend going to your local hardware store and asking them what they recommend. Hope this helps! -Erika
where can I get the design?
Hi Maria,
You can find the stencil here: http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/augusta-tile-stencil-design-patchwork-tiles-stencils.html
I do hope this helps!
Erika
What size brush is recommended for stenciling a floor?
Hi Tiera,
Thank you for contacting us. It really depends on the size of the stencil you are using. We do offer brushes that range from 1″-2″. Any of those can work! I wouldn’t recommend using anything smaller just because it can be very time consuming. The smaller brushes are for more detailed areas and corners. I do hope this helps!
Erika
Can you stencil laminate and/or vinyl flooring?
Hi Laura,
This project will work on any type of flooring. We do recommend using a primer like STIX before painting on laminate or vinyl flooring just because of its naturally slick surface. Paint usually will not stick directly to the a slick surface like that. So if you prime first it allows for a nice porous base to work with!
Was your tile a true 12×12? Mine is 11 1/4 x 12…..
Hi Ashleigh,
Her tiles are true 12×12. We do create custom sizes though if you would need. You can give us a call at (201) 828 9146 to discuss.
I do hope this helps!
Erika