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How To Stencil Vertical Blinds

By Wendi Wachtel

I’m sharing how to stencil vertical blinds today. Are you thinking why would I stencil my old vertical blinds?

Well … there are some things that can’t be improved upon. Like the functionality of the blinds on my front window. They are perfect for letting in just enough light or giving the right amount of privacy, Plus, we just aren’t ready to do a full makeover in this room yet.

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My only issue with them is that I’ve never liked the way they looked. So I ignored them. Until now. Can I share that this simple DIY is a game changer in the looks department?

Wow!

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So let me show you how to stencil vertical blinds. This is an easy project and, depending on the size of your blind, can be completed in an afternoon.

Here’s what I used:

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Start by carefully taking down the vertical slats. Wash each slat individually with soap and water and dry completely.

On a flat surface, line up 3 or 4 vertical blind slats side by side. Position and use painters tape to hold your stencil in place. Start at the top of your slats. I realized this later, so let me share this tip now:)   The stencil pattern ends better if you start at the top of the slats and work your way down to the bottom of the slats.

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If you aren’t familiar with stenciling, the key to clean images is to work with very little paint on your brush. Your brush will be almost dry. A little paint goes a very, … very, long way. If you’d like to read more on stenciling techniques, Royal Design Studio has a handy section of tips on stenciling in their Learn To Stencil section of their website.

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You’ll notice I applied the Stencil Creme in random amounts of coverage without following any pattern. I varied the amount of paint used, mixed and layered the paint in different areas. I think the variation of the colors and the randomness make the look.

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After painting, I allowed each pvc slat to air dry overnight before rehanging them.

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If I’d have known they would look so good I would have tackled this project a long time ago!

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The Morse Code Stencil from Royal Design Studio was perfect for this project. I choose it because the pattern of dots and dashes is 3 inches wide and fits perfectly onto the width of the pvc slats.

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I love that this simple project makes such a huge impact in my living room.

I wish some of the other projects on my “to do” list were just an afternoon away as well. Like our baseboards … Yes, we have no baseboards. Living in a project house means living through the steps of making it pretty. We are getting there, project by project, one room at a time!

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Now that I know how to stencil vertical blinds,I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and tackle more plain old blinds in my house. How about you, do you have a plain vertical blind that’s calling out for a makeover too?

As you might have guessed this is a sponsored post, I was provided product and or compensated for sharing this information. All opinions, craftiness, and projects are 100% my own and never for sale. I’ll only share items I think have value for my readers!

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You may also like these other paint & stencil projects of mine, All Of Me Loves All Of You Love Plaque , How to stencil terra cotta planters or my favorite Damask Stenciled Dresser Makeover.

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Comments

  1. Erlene Amat says

    This is so neat! It makes such a huge difference with just a little paint and a stencil. Thanks for sharing this easy decor tip on Merry Monday. Pinned.

    • Wendi says

      Hi Erlene and thank you! I was thrilled that such a small project could make such a huge difference. Funny how we overlook the simple sometimes! Thanks so much for your visit:)

    • Wendi says

      Hi Vickie! So glad you like the idea of stenciling the blinds:) It completely changed how they fit in the room. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Hope you have fun with yours & thanks for your visit:)

    • Wendi says

      Hi Angie, thanks so much! It was a crazy thought to stencil them and it worked out much better than I thought it would. They look fantastic in person, I’d do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks for stopping by!

  4. Jody says

    Turned into a work of art. I put blinds in dining room because of alley and hate the stark white. You inspired me to do something with them.

    • Wendi says

      Jody, you will love the new look! I had the same challenge of needing the blinds, but not loving the look. These look so good, I wouldn’t trade them for another window treatment choice if I could:) Good luck and thanks so much for your visit:)

  5. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    Wendi,
    You are right about the surprise of stenciling your blinds. A wow impact I’m an afternoon..You did such a beautiful design and paint choices.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

    • Wendi says

      Hi Karen! Can you believe something so simple made such a huge difference? Thanks for the thumbs up, I love the pattern & colors too. Thanks so much for your visit!

  6. April says

    I never thought of this. Just replaced the ugly old ones my hubby had that were broken before I moved in, but not a fan of them. It’s the only thing that really fits in the spot we put them. I like curtains, but they aren’t enough privacy and are another layer to work with and hassle with. This will add color and design without the extra time and fuss of putting up brackets and will not cause fabric curtains to be in the way when they are open. It’s also way cheaper than curtains, and lots more fun to do! Thanks for the idea!!!

    • Wendi says

      April, I completely understand how you feel about vertical blinds! We had the same issue, they were perfect for the window…just ugly! I sincerely love the way they look now and they’ve jazzed up the room a lot. Have fun updating yours and please share a picture of your project on my H2OBungalow Facebook page when your done!

  7. TwoPlusCute says

    I know this is an old post but it is fabulous. I can’t believe what you did with vertical blinds. Makes me regret I through away the ones the previous owners had.
    I’ll pin this.

  8. Debbie B says

    I have vertical blinds and would like to try this. Mine are over 11 years old. Do I paint them white first and then use the stencil?

    Thanks,

    • Wendi says

      Hi Debbie, I just wiped the slats with a good cleaner to get rid of any dust or dirt and stenciled away! I’m pretty sure mine are about the age of yours and the stenciling worked great. Have fun with the project, you’ll love the outcome!

  9. Betty Lou says

    Thank you Wendi for the idea. I hate and love my verticals. I was going to replace them until one evening while walking down our street I realized the only windows I couldn’t see into were ours. So… after ten years I still have them. I was going to decoupage them with fabric but this seems an easier solution.

    • Wendi says

      Betty,

      I feel exactly the same way about our blinds! They give us the privacy and light I want, but lacked style. So glad you like my idea. Stenciling the blinds was an awesome solution and added the style my window needed 🙂

  10. Kathleen says

    Hi Wendi,
    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I think you can guess by now that I am also stuck with the dreaded, outdated, ugly, horrible,… need I say more! In the process of planning cornices for our four large, vertical covered windows, but that idea helped only the top, UNTIL I saw your creative idea. You are my sunshine here in Sarasota.

    • Wendi says

      Kathleen, You’re so very welcome! My sentiments on verticals exactly… I hate the look but needed the functionality. I’d love to see what you create! Please share a picture on my Facebook page when you are done:) Have a fabulous weekend!

    • Wendi says

      Thank you for such a nice compliment! I’m very happy with the way the blinds came out. LOL … I never thought I’d use the words stunning and vertical blinds in the same sentance! The stencil was the Morse Code large size from Royal Design Studio. It was the perfect size for this project. Thanks for stopping by!

    • Wendi says

      Amy… You are right, they aren’t even close to being trendy…but, on our front window they were the right kind of functional. I’m so pleased with how they turned out and the stencil pattern was perfect for this project! Thanks so much for sharing my project:)

    • Wendi says

      Thanks so much Leslie:) I can’t believe just how beautiful the blind looks. I figured anything was an improvement, but it’s really stunning and was so easy!

  17. Marsha says

    Wendi,
    You are very creative!!! Love seeing all of your great transformations! I think I may try this on our old vertical blinds that I hate!!

    You should go into Interior Design 🙂

    Marsha

    • Wendi says

      Hi Marsha! Thank you so much, I enjoy sharing my projects with everyone. Especially ones like these blinds, where a little paint made a huge difference! Thank you also for stopping by & leaving a sweet comment. They make my day:)

    • Wendi says

      LOL, Thanks Nancy! I had to find a way to make them look better, especialy since I knew they were the right type of window cover for that space:)

        • Wendi says

          Hi MJ, you sure can! It will work the same way. The big trick (which isn’t a trick at all) to stenciling fabric is to be sure your brush is very dry. Try a test piece on another fabric and you’ll see what I mean. Happy creating!

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