A couple of years ago, I came across a blog post by Mrs H about her new studio floor that she and her husband had created. Then, last year, after the bag retreat, I had the pleasure of visiting Mrs H's home and seeing it in person. It stuck in my mind. I knew that one day, I too would create a floor like that.
So I am!
I read through the blog post, and Mrs H sent me some extra details to help me. I then bought some MDF, cut it to size, screwed it down, filled the seam lines and screw heads, sanded and painted 3 coats of dark grey paint. Then for the fun part. I procrastinated this for ages as I was sure I'd mess it up. Above is the stencil which I bought from Dizzy Duck Designs.
I painted over it using the same emulsion in pale grey I'd used for the walls in that room (it will be my new studio when I FINALLY finish it). Then I was scared... the moment of truth...
Yay!!! Go me!! Thanks Mrs H, thanks Dizzy Duck Designs, thanks Dulux! I was sooooo chuffed.
I carried on, overlapping the stencil each time to line it up correctly.
Except where I didn't! That line without dots was my mistake when doing the second row. I will go back and fill it with dots later. This is how far I got before I had to give up for the day. I'd already painted an airing cupboard and a ceiling and I was tired! It's quite slow going as it requires precision, also the stencil needs washing and thoroughly drying every 5 or 6 applications. Hopefully I'll be able to show you the finished room soon... Just got to finish stencilling, then varnish, then do the beading, then sort out the faulty window, get a radiator fitted, put up curtains, sort out the light fixtures, move my furniture in and set up my craft stuff... so... end of summer maybe??
19 comments:
Hi Wendy wow loving your new floor,very clever my friend xx
It looks great and I like the line you unintentionally created. I can imagine it's slow going and but so worth the result!
Stenciling on the floor is coming along nicely. Very well done.
The task you have started require a lot of patience but the result is very beautiful! The room will be wonderful with such an elegant floor! Wishing you a hard-stenciling weekend! Sandrine
But you will glow with delight every time you look at it!
Believe me - I stencilled above the picture rail in our dining room seventeen years ago, and I still smile at the result!
Fabulous always wanted to do that!
Looking good so far - is it special floor paint you're using?
I love it .... well done you it looks really great...
HUgz
I love it! Gives me an idea for my porch floor too :)
This is really lovely, what a gorgeous room it will be to work in when you are finished!
Such a great idea to paint your floor!
That is stunning. What a great effect. I really do admire you taking on this tricky tasks. This will be a work of art when you are finished.
Such a lovely crisp finish. Will you need to seal/varnish is when you've finished?
I love it!! Well done y friend!
It looks really fantastic.
Hugs from Spain.
Wow Wendy, this is just looking so fabulous! What a great way to freshen up the room! I love it! Sorry not to have been to visit for a while but moving house is a BIG undertaking and I am only just getting back into the swing of things! Hugs Christine xx
I absolutely adore this. I can't wait to see the finished room!
It's going to be awesome!!!
Looks amazing!
gee golly, aren´t you clever, this looks fantastic.
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