Ceiling Medallion Transforms "Fifth" Wall

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

News provided by

Dec 05, 2011, 02:00 ET

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.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ceiling-medallion-transforms-fifth-wall-134927973.html

"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.

Related Links:
www.blocit.us
www.itape.com

SOURCE IPG