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Harlequin is achieved by using two paint hues.
First, paint the wall surface with the lighter, low sheen color and let
dry completely. Next, tape off the wall sections in an elongated diamond
pattern or cut a diamond template and trace the pattern on the wall
surface. Of course, the size of the wall typically determines how large
the diamond pattern should be. A good rule of thumb is the diamond
height should be approx. twice the width. The diamonds should touch
along the width and can circle the room as a border. Or, one wall can be
the focal point with the diamonds lined up both horizontally and
vertically.
Paint the "diamond"
pattern in the darker of the two colors—the sheen of the second paint
should be the same as the base coat. This pattern can be quite bold if
the color choices employed are complementary or it can be a subtle
backdrop when completed in a monochromatic scheme. |
