This thread is very timely for me because I have just tried my hand at stencilling for the first time and got a very good result. A couple of well placed, single-colour leaf pattern stencils have made a very plain utility room much more attractive.

Unfortunately, flushed with success, I then tried some more ambitious stencilling (two colours) in the downstairs loo/washroom. This was less successful and I shall have to paint over it and start again! I guess I should have practiced on some paper before I dived in, but I was having so much fun. Anyway, simple single colour stencils seem fairly foolproof - just be very sparing with the paint.

Julie B