Simple Floor Stencil Do's and Don'ts
Proper use and maintenance of your new floor stencils will produce better results,
and help your floor stencils last for years to come. All of our stencils carry a 5 year warranty against cracking and tearing, but your stencils can last for far
longer with proper maintenance and storage. To help keep your stencil in good shape
for years of service, follow these simple rules:
Allow paint to build up on the stencil and become dry. Then simply bend the stencil
and paint will peel off. Solvents may be used to clean stencils after immediate
use, without harm to stencil.
Allow stencils to set where it is warm, and then unroll them to let the stencil
flatten out. Store stencils flat during off seasons.
Take care when handling your stencil to prevent stretching of the tie areas.
Don't allow paint to build up on the stencil and become dry. Simply bend the stencil
and the paint will peel off. Solvents may be used to clean stencils after immediate
use, without harm to the stencil.
Don't allow stencils to set where it is warm, and then unroll them to let the stencil
flatten out. Store stencils flat during off seasons.
Don't mishandle your stencil to prevent stretching of the tie areas.
Other Helpful Hints
Spraying the stencil with cooking spray or silicone
lubricant before spraying enamels will help the paint come off more easily after
use.
Move the spray gun or can along the stencil as
you spray to keep the spray nozzle the same distance and perpendicular to the stencil.
Moving the spray nozzle in an arc will result in "foggy" edges and incomplete coverage.
Small or thin stencils used for marking cartons, can be taped to the back of a piece
of cardboard that has a "window" cut out for the stencil. This helps keep the stencil
flat and makes it easier to hold.
Depending on the size of the stencil, number of characters, and the paint used,
some "lifting" or "cupping" may occur in certain areas. This is normal, but should
never exceed 1/4". To minimize this condition, always lay the stencil flat after use.
