Stencils are usually used for textured plasters. The main peculiarity of the work with stencils is to gain the even application of the decorative coating on the surface, creation of definite lines and expressive patterns without difference in texture.
But can you use stencils, when you work with nacre coatings? Yes, decorative coating with sparkling effect Arabesk TM Maxima-decor allows creating nacre patterns, which makes an absolutely different interior mood and atmosphere.
Priming is an obligatory step.
Treat the surface with Aqua Primer TM Maxima (deep penetrating primer concentrate 1:10) Apply the product with a roller or a brush.
Protect areas, which are not meant to be coated with adhesive tape and plastic film before applying of a decorative coating.
Primer Quartz Primer Maxima decor has a high level of adhesion to the base surface. Use a primer to facilitate the application and structuring of decorative products.
Apply adhesive primer with quartz filler Quartz Primer Maxima decor with a roller with a nap of 7-12 mm. Carefully spread the primer to get the smoothest possible surface.
Apply Arabesk Maxima decor on small areas with a metal trowel and a spatula in a chaotic way with multidirectional movements.
Leave a minimum of the product on the surface. Work along the wet edge to avoid vivid joints.
Apply the second coat of Arabesk TM Maxima-decor only after complete drying of the first coat. Work on small areas with chaotic movements in various directions.
Work on the wet edge, leaving the minimal possible product on the surface. It makes the joints less visible on the surface.
Consider before applying the places on the surface, where you will set stencil patterns. Fix the stencil with masking tape on the surface.
Apply Arabesk Maxima Decor on the area of the stencil. Remove the stencil carefully.