Let colours live

Given a bit of practice, anyone can pattern walls with Feelings Effect Paint and a pattern roller. All kinds of tools, such as rags, plastic bags and sponges can be used to create vibrant coloured surfaces. The paint’s long drying time makes it easy to work with.
Choose pattern paints from Tikkurila Symphony colour card as there are innumerable colours available to suit different purposes and moods. Feelings Effect Paint is an easy product to use for patterning with any technique. You need no additives, as the paint is mixed to your exact specifications for colour and glossiness. Just add a little water and mix – now you are all set. With masking tape, you can create any kind of pattern you want with Feelings Effect Paint — stripes, squares, circles, or whatever. The sky’s the limit!
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This intensive colour sensation has been created by using a natural sponge to stipple Feelings Effect Paint 4576 over a coat of Feelings Interior Paint 4616. |
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Tape masking and rags were used for this Feelings wall: the base was done with Feelings Interior Paint 4641, and the stripes with Feelings Effect Paint 4644. |
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The colour wash method can be used with Feelings Effect Paint: dilute the paint with water as required. Here, the base is Feelings Interior Paint white, and the wash created with Feelings Effect Paint 4550. The circular shape was applied using Feelings Interior Paint 4552. |
For more patterning suggestions, see the Tikkurila Pattern painting guide.











