How to create a diamond dado paint effect
Create the look of textured wallpaper with this easy techique.
Find out easy painting tips for creating this feature wall
Get the look of textured wallpaper by painting a wall then applying glaze to the base with cheesecloth.
Working from the dado rail to the skirting, mark and mask off diagonal lines with painter’s tape, pressing the edges with a putty knife to seal.
To make the glaze, mix one part paint to three parts extender.
Apply a coat of glaze using a paintbrush, pouncing it with cheesecloth.
Let it dry then apply a second coat with the cheesecloth to get a mottled effect.
Cheesecloth is cotton fabric with a loose weave available from fabric stores. Used with paint it creates a finish like paper or fabric. You can also use any lint-free material, like an old T-shirt twisted up for texture.
Cut a 750mm piece of cheesecloth and dampen it with water then lightly bunch it up to use for painting.
TIP: To add a dado rail, secure trim to the wall at a height of about 900mm.