How do you stencil on wood? I found this little table at a thrift store and was challenged to upcycle it. I used a stencil and loved how it turned out.

Here is the original table that I found at the thrift store. The first thing I did was clean the table and glass.
Materials Needed for this porject
- Paint
- Stencil
- Stencil Brush
- Optional – Stencil Tape

Steps for Stenciling
I painted the surface of the table with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Silver Shadow. I gave it one coat, let that dry completely, and then gave it a second coat.

While the table top was drying I painted the legs with Folk Art Home Decor Wood Tint in white. I painted it on, and then wiped off the excess. Although very pretty, it wasn’t the look I was going for so I decided to paint the legs with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color white.

Once everything was dry, it was time to stencil. I placed the stencil on the table in the center and secured the stencil with stencil tape. This would prevent the stencil from moving around while I was working with it.
I dipped my stencil brush into the paint, and then I tapped it on a paper plate to offload as much paint as possible. This will help prevent bleeding underneath the stencil. I then tapped the stencil brush onto the table and stencil. I continued tapping until I got the look I wanted. When I ran out of paint, I dipped the brush into the paint, offloaded the paint on the paper plate, then continued tapping on the stencil.

Once I got the entire stencil covered, I carefully peeled up the stencil.

I checked to make sure there wasn’t wet paint under the stencil, and I moved it to a new spot on the table and taped it down. I was careful not to place anything on the other stencil while it was drying.

I continued around the entire table. Once everything was stenciled I let it dry completely.

I placed the glass top back on the table and it was ready to be used.
How To Stencil On Wood Video
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Such a great idea! I love the stencil you chose and the end product looks so chic and high end!
Thank you so much Mary Beth, I really appreciate it.
Welcome to the Team, Chas! Love the stencil that you chose. It fit perfectly on that tabletop!
Thank you so much Jane, I’m really excited to be joining everyone!
So excited to have you on our team, Chas! I love this project!! I need to try it asap!!
Thank you so much, Julie, I’m excited to be a part of the team. I’m thrilled you like the table and want to give it a try too.
What a fun project! Love how the stencil pops against the dark table top!
Thank you so much Cindy 🙂
Hi Chas! What a great project…now I want to find a cute table to stencil! Love how it turned out. Welcome to The Thrifty Style Team!
Thank you so much Kelly, I’m thrilled you like it and I’m so happy to be a part of the team.
The table came out to cute! I love the colors and stencil you chose.
Thank you so much Meegan 🙂
This is such a pretty idea!! It turned out beautiful!
Thank you so much Kristin 🙂
You gave new life to this cute table. The paint color and stencil that you used look great. It’s super nice that the table came with a glass top to protect your work.
Thank so much Paula, and I totally agree about the glass.
I love this! I have two chests that are now asking for stencil. Now to get all that started! Thanks for your inspiration, Chas!!
Thank you so much, I’m so excited you want to give this a try too!
Chas, this is a very thorough tutorial! I’ve stenciled floors but not furniture before. And the best tips are tapping the paint on, and making sure there is no paint on the bottom of the stencil before you move it! The table looks so good. I am inspired to now look at thrift store tables in a different light! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Mary, and I feel fortunate that I have seen one of your amazing floors in person! WOW!!! Hugs to you friend.