stencils 101

What are the advantages of stenciled drywall?
Stencils give the appearance of stone, tile or brick without the higher installation costs of the real thing. Stenciled drywall can be finished flat or textured in a variety of ways and in any number of colors and styles. Stencils are also compatible with popular faux finishing techniques.

Are DrywallStencils.com products for the do-it-yourself installer?
Absolutely! You'll find installation videos, instructions, and photos in sections on Basic Installation, Tools & Supplies, Colorants and Finishing Techniques.

Why choose DrywallStencils.com stencils?
Our heavy paper stencils are poly-coated on both sides for maximum moisture resistance. That means better performance, sharper grout lines, and less cleanup than other stencils.

DrywallStencils.com offers the industry's largest selection of patterns available, All our stencil products are manufactured at our facility in Webb City, Missouri.

How many colors and patterns are available?

You can also use numerous finishing techniques and textures, as well as faux finishing techniques. In addition to the 35 colorants you can use latex paint to color the drywall joint compound, however there are limitations. Click here for additional information on using latex paint with drywall stencils.

Can I use paint as my colorant?
A quality latex paint may be used as a colorant, however there are limitations. Click here for additional information on using latex paint with drywall stencils.

Can I paint my existing wall using stencils?
Yes, however there are limitations. The finished look will be very different from the examples shown in our Gallery. A painted brick will be flat and lifeless, lacking dimension and texture. It may be suitable for walls seen at a great distance (such as a theatrical backdrop) but is not recommended for in-home use.

Additionally, stencils need to lay flat to do their job, otherwise the paint will bleed under the edges. The steps shown in our Basic Installation will bed the stencil into the wet drywall compound, minimizing bleed under. If you skip the basecoat and try to paint your pattern directly on your wall, the stencil has nothing to hold it against the wall. Spray adhesives can be used to affix the stencil during painting, but will likely leave a residue once the stencil is removed, or even tear your drywall.

Can I use this product on exterior walls?
No. Our stencils are designed for use with many different materials, including concrete, stucco and overlayment materials. But the steps shown on this website are for drywall joint compound, which is meant only for interior use. If you are interested in exterior applications please visit our decorative concrete website www.decrete.com for additional information.

Are the stencils reusable?
Generally speaking, no. The process of installation involves painting or plastering atop the stencil, a fair amount of which will stick to the stencil. That's why we sell stencil by the roll, not as individual pieces — you get enough stencil to do a whole wall or room without needing to move patterns from spot-to-spot. This process is designed so that you can place all the stencil at once.

Same-Day Shipping
All in-stock items ordered by 12:00 P.M. Central Standard Time ship the same day.

Who can I call with questions or installation problems?
Call your regional DrywallStencils.com Distributor, or call DrywallStencils.com direct at 866-949-3351

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