If you love a statement wall then these metallic wall finishes are for you

Shine And Shimmer
Then there is the leafing effect, which, as aesthetic statement walls go, is as bold as you can get. Skinny leaves measuring somewhere between 8 to 12 microns and available in a variety of four metallic sheens—champagne, gold, silver and copper—are applied over the entire surface of a wall. Appropriately called Midas, the effect on your space’s aesthetic is not surprisingly instant and jaw-droppingly effective. It’s ornate, enticing as an embellishment and a bold statement. So if you’re feeling brave and are in the mood for majestic ornamentation, go for it. And you don’t have to worry about the sheen fading or blackening; it’s long-lasting and high quality.

Watch The Highlights
On the other hand, if subtlety is your play, then the Royale Play liquid metal product will hold more than a little appeal. Meant to be used as highlights on other wall finishes, like the collection’s archi-concrete finish or clay finish (yes, there is a clay wall finish; watch this space to know about it!). A handcrafted liquid metal finish exotically called Metallo Fuso, it is a combination of actual metal powder with a binder and comes in four shades—tin, brass, bronze and copper. You can get as innovative as you like with this to create a stunning motif or pattern on your concrete or clay walls, maybe even go freestyle, and have splashes of liquid metal artfully spilling on the surface. Alternatively, if you want a more studiedly subtle effect, you can use the Ironic or Metallico Verdo products as highlights too. (When they’re so used, they are called Metallo Ferro).

As tempted as you may be to get yourself a can of the products and engage in some DIY, call your paint guy and get started, the thing to remember is that the finishes are highly specialised and their application needs a skilled hand to do it right. It’s a good idea to get your interior designer or architect on board and discuss the best way to use the product in your house. Applicators need to be trained in using these finishes and only work on the final surface after doing a sample.