Every production needs the right finish to bring its world to life.
Harlequin Paints creates specialised, water-based paints and decorative coatings for film sets, television productions, theatre scenery, props, events and creative installations. Whether something needs to look centuries old, weather-beaten, metallic, sparkling or completely otherworldly, we can help develop the paint finish you need.
Tell us what you want to create, and we’ll help you find the right paint solution.
Specialist Paint for Film, Television & Movie Sets
Custom scenic paints and creative finishes made in South Africa
Paint Made for Creative Productions
Standard paint does not always deliver the colour, texture or camera-ready finish a production requires, which is why our team works with scenic artists, production designers, set builders, prop makers and creative teams to develop specialised paint solutions for unusual surfaces and visual effects across film and television sets, theatre scenery, backdrops, props, period environments, retail displays, exhibitions, themed events, photography studios and other creative projects.
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Make Something New Look Decades Old
Creating a believable set often means removing the “newly built” appearance.
Our paints and decorative coatings can help scenic teams create aged, distressed and weathered finishes that give sets greater depth and realism.
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Possible effects include:
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Aged and antique finishes
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Worn and faded surfaces
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Weathered walls
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Dirty or smoke-stained appearances
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Faux rust and oxidised metal
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Aged plaster and concrete effects
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Patina-style finishes
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Peeling or layered-paint appearances
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Period-inspired colours
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Dusty, chalky and washed finishes
From an abandoned building to an elegant historical interior, we can help you develop colours and finishes that support the story.
Paint for Different Set-Building Materials
Sets and props are often constructed from several different materials. Tell us what you are painting, and we’ll help you determine the correct preparation and coating system.
Depending on the project, this may include:
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Timber and plywood
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MDF and board
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Interior walls
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Plaster and cement surfaces
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Previously painted surfaces
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Furniture and cabinets
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Decorative props
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Selected plastics, laminates and metals
Some materials may require a suitable primer or additional preparation. We can advise you based on the project.
Bring Your Set to Life
Whether you need an old Victorian wall, a rusted industrial surface, a sparkling fantasy backdrop or a completely original colour, Harlequin Paints is ready to work with your production team.
Made for creative people. Manufactured in South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you manufacture paint specifically for movie sets?
Harlequin Paints can work with film, television and theatre production teams to recommend or develop paint solutions for scenery, sets, props and creative finishes.
Can you make paint that creates an aged or antique appearance?
Yes. We can discuss colours and coating combinations for aged, distressed, weathered, patina-style and period-inspired finishes.
Can you create metallic or sparkling paint?
We can assist with decorative metallic, pearlescent, shimmer and sparkling finishes, depending on the required effect and application surface.
Can you match a colour from a photograph?
A photograph can be used as an initial reference, but lighting and screens may affect how a colour appears. A physical colour sample is preferable when an accurate match is required.
Can your paint be used on props?
Yes, depending on the material. Tell us what the prop is made from so that we can recommend the correct preparation, primer and coating.
Do you supply paint outside Cape Town?
Harlequin Paints is based in Cape Town and can arrange delivery to production teams in other parts of South Africa.