Low-Cost Stencils, Paint Create Seasonal or Year-Long Glow in Dining Room

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fire up the paint, stencils, and low-tack tape, and transform your ceiling and chandelier into a cozy bastion of light that guests will enjoy long after the holidays.

"People often overlook that 'fifth' wall – the ceiling – in their dining room," said decorative painter Patricia Presto, a design consultant for IPG (Intertape Polymer Group), a leading provider of consumer tape and packaging products. "Stenciling a ceiling medallion around your chandelier gives the room a warm, metallic glow year-round, not just for the holidays."

You will need the following supplies:

• Metallic stencil paint and brush.  Metallic colors reflect light, create 'glow.'
• Stencil.  Holiday or "any day" stencils are available at craft stores and online.
• Low-tack adhesive painter's tape.  Presto favors IPG's Bloc-it^™ painter's tape.
• Drop cloths to protect flooring

Ceiling Medallion Directions

• Secure stencil sides with painter's tape on one side of chandelier.  The stencil will be one half of the finished design; repeat it on the other side.
• Lightly dip the stencil brush into the pot or craft paint on paper plate.
• Remove excess paint onto paper towels.  A light paint coating is key to ensuring clean, crisp stencil lines.
• With a pouncing motion, apply paint onto stencil openings.  Don't swirl or move the brush back and forth to avoid pushing paint under the stencil.
• Lift the stencil carefully from ceiling after paint is dry.  Repeat process to add additional colors.
• Repeat entire process on other side.

About IPG 

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group^® Inc.) is a leading supplier of specialized polyolefin, plastic, and paper-based packaging products for consumer and industrial use, including Bloc-It™ Painter's Tape.  Bloc-It is available for purchase at HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com.  For more information, visit www.itape.com or www.blocit.us.

About Patricia Presto

Presto is the owner of On the Surface of Norcross, GA, a design firm that offers custom faux finishes for walls and cabinetry, in addition to painting, design and remodeling services.

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www.itape.com

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