Paint + Pattern Where design & creativity collide

In this how-to video, Katrina Johnson demonstrates how to mix colors and apply SkimStone resurfacer to a concrete or countertop surface. Previous video in this series: SkimStone Part 2: How to Prep a Concrete or Countertop Surface. Next video in this SkimStone series: SkimStone ...

This video is the first in an introductory series to using SkimStone concrete resurfacer and Modello Decorative Painting Stencils for decorative concrete surfaces and countertops. It’s part of a FREE, 5-part how-to video series to provide basic instruction on using SkimStone products. This video series is ...

In Part 4 of our free how-to video series on how to use SkimStone concrete resurfacer with Modello Designs decorative masking patterns. Melanie Royals shows you  to apply a Modello Designs decorative painting custom stencil to create a unique pattern on a SkimStone surface. Watch previous ...

In this final video of our free 5-part series, Katrina Johnson shares the simple steps for sealing and protecting your SkimStone finish. Melanie Royals and Katrina also share a preview of what you will learn in our informative upcoming Virtual Workshop: ...

Our Metallic Royal Stencil Cremes-the IDEAL stencil paints-now come in 18 delicious colors. Can you guess what else comes in a wide range of delicious colors? If you guessed Chalk Paint™ from Annie Sloan-you win! We’ve found that these shimmery ...

Our Chez Ali Moroccan stencil makes a lovely stenciled carpet on an old hardwood floor. Using a large allover wall stencil makes this project fast and easy. Read how Shannon Kaye of the DIY Network and the show “Fresh Coat” created this “magic carpet” ...

Wedding bells will be ringing soon for one our creative team members here at Royal Design Studio!! Our very own Lizelly (shown left) is getting married in a few weeks in an intimate backyard wedding. Lizelly is my go-to girl ...

Here’s a simple and simply lovely how to stencil tutorial for using one of our romantic lace doily designs, the Margaret Doily Lace stencil. Rather than repeat the stencil pattern randomly on the wall, consider creating an elegant focal point on a wall ...

Stencil Impressions™ are a new stencil pattern concept from Royal Design Studio. They are designed to allow you to create interesting inlaid pattern effects with reusable mylar stencils. These stencils are cut from sturdy 10mil mylar, which is both highly ...

Royal Stencil  Crèmes can be applied with a stencil brush or dense foam roller.  Using a foam roller is an ideal way to apply a solid, allover pattern to a larger surface quickly. However, you will use a LOT more paint ...