Painting Techniques: Geometric Shapes

Step 1 - Apply the Base Color 
Apply your selected base color onto properly prepared and primed walls. An Eggshell Finish with Advanced Particle Technology is recommended.

Step 2 - Plan Your Layout 
Using graph paper, sketch the layout of your color blocks. The size of your wall will determine how large you will need to make the squares/rectangles for a balanced effect.

Planning ahead for the number and placement of the shapes you will use will give you an idea of how to apply each color to achieve the effect you want.

Step 3 - Create Your Block Design 
Using a level to make straight lines, mark off your block design on your wall with a white pencil or chalk. Tape off several squares/rectangles of varying sizes with painter's tape, taking care to choose shapes that do not touch one another.

Step 4 - Apply Glaze 
Apply the desired Metallic Glaze (or any glaze) onto the taped off shapes, using an additive ragging technique. Allow glaze to dry completely and once it is dry, remove the tape.

Step 5 - Create A Pattern 
Create a pattern by outlining and taping off additional squares and rectangles over original shapes.

When it comes to painting these geometric shapes on your walls, use a rag to apply different colors of glaze you selected in as many different colors as you want, within the outlines. Keep adding glaze until you achieve your desired look.

Special Remarks:

•               Use a T-square to ensure the accuracy of lines and angles.

Use light pencil marks to outline where your tape should be placed.

Meredith Woolfolk