Advantages Of Metallic Spray Paints

Posted on 2011/03/11 by admin

Metallic spray paints can be gainfully exploited for many applications. One reason for using such paint is that it really helps to give an attractive look to any surface it’s applied on. These paints, available in a large range of colors, can be used for getting a unique effect on the surface of almost any product. The only thing you need to be particular is your choice of color ad the surface you intend painting with it.

You can use metallic spray paint for varied application from painting a room or shelves to providing a touchup on your car. What makes this paint so outstanding is the finish it imparts to any surface after its application. That’s because metallic spray paints contain flakes of metal in themselves. As the paint gets dried up, it leaves behind a silky shiny surface to wherever it has been applied. If you decide to use it in any part of a room or object therein, you surely would like to ensure that the color you opt to use matches with the surroundings of the room. Otherwise the results could be very disappointing as the color you chose clashed with other existing colors.

Metallic spray paints come in almost all colors and you can be assured of getting an exact shade as per your specifications. This is especially helpful when you are required to match any existing surface of any of the items. This is a very helpful feature in case of giving touchups to automobiles. Touch is accomplished easily and quickly, giving a new look to your car even if the paint were chipped off. But you need to have an accurate judgment of the matching color, else the car would continue to look as awkward as prior to application of paint as the mismatched color will continue to stand out.

Despite all the positive features, there’s a big limitation of using metallic spray paints. These are too hard to be distributed evenly on the surface needing painting. When paining a small area, as in case of a car, you experience unusual degree of difficulty. Likewise, when painting a new surface one is often required to apply quite a few coats to get a satisfactorily even surface that is pleasant to the eyes. Otherwise the results are not up to the expectations as you notice gaps due uneven thickness of paint applied.

There are many sources for procuring metallic paints of different types. Most department stores have a section devoted to paints of various kinds. As metallic spray paints are fairly common, you will surely find many colors. For a still larger selection you may visit one of the hardware stores as such stores usually have more options as compared to a department store.

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Working With Metallic Wall Paint

Posted on 2011/01/09 by admin

One very exclusive way of dressing up any room will be to use the correct metallic wall paint. The smooth silky finish that such paints provide to any surface is indeed fantastic. Application of such paint really transforms a room to a totally different place and the results are often surprising and beyond expectations. But you have to get the right kind of paint and ensure its proper application for getting satisfactory results.

Before undertaking a painting project, the availability on hand of appropriate tools and materials should be ensured. Any painting job necessitates brushes, paint rollers, and trays to ensure an evenly distribution of paint on the chosen surface. While applying the metallic wall paint you need to ensure that it results to having an even distribution of paint all over the surface. Failure to get an evenly applied paint gives a shabby look to the surface. You should be aware that getting an even surface with metallic wall paints typically requires application of quite a few coats of paint to get satisfactory results that are pleasant to the eye.

Before applying paint it is imperative to have the correct metallic wall paint primer. It is important to have an even surface to facilitate adherence of the paint to the surface to be painted. You also need to be very careful of brushstrokes as it becomes too difficult to rectify if the wall is not correctly painted the first time. Any error while applying the primer would most often reflect after you have completed painting. Bad brushstrokes remain distinguishable, no matter how hard or how many coats you apply subsequently.

A practical way to avoid any bad brushstrokes is not to use the brush and use a spray gun when handling metallic wall paint. That ensures an even covering of the wall and eliminates the chances of any bad brushstrokes in the final job. However, the problem on using a spray gun for painting the walls is that all the furniture needs to be moved out and all such objects that you don’t want getting sprayed with paint should be sealed off. Now, that could be quite a hassle attached to using metallic wall paints, which otherwise too are bit difficult to handle.

There is no problem of procuring metallic paint as most department stores offer quite a variety of brands and colors. But if you like to look for a still larger variety, you would better go to some hardware stores. In all probability, a big store like Home Depot will be a good source for procuring a color of your choice.

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Metallic Paint Textures – How To Faux Paint It

Posted on 2010/12/11 by admin

Quite often one finds metallic paints on walls, ceilings, and columns. Applied over texture, the paints make the room visually interesting. Metallic paint colors are available in a large variety, from greens, blues to purples to include basics like gold and silver. At all times paint metallic in areas with a good light source, else proper reflection will not come about.

* Prepare the area to be painted. Cover the walls or ceilings with blue painters’ tape. Cover the furniture of the room with plastic sheets. Suitably protect the carpet using old cloth. Fill up nail holes and such gaps with putty. Take away all outlet covers, keep screws and covers in a small bag lest these should get misplaced.

* First apply the latex paint on the textured wall. For best results use black paint for dark colors, and for light colors use as close a matching color as possible to the metallic paint. Because of the texture, it is important to use a roller meant for rough surfaces. Make sure that the paint gets into all the cracks and gaps of the texture; a second coat may be needed. As metallic paint has mica flakes which make it very translucent, the black paint makes the metallic paint to appear opaque and solid in color.

* Apply the metallic paint. As the metallic is translucent by nature, you’ll need to apply many coats. One gallon of metallic paint suffices to cover 300 to 350 square feet of textured wall surface, depending on the level of texture per coat. The metallic paint rolling should randomly be applied in all directions, and not in a straight vertical motion, otherwise it will result to having strong up and down lines. Natural motion and portions visually blend the metallic paint.

* Prepare a mixture of one quart of paint with one gallon of glaze in a bucket and stir thoroughly. This volume of glaze mixture suffices to cover 400 square feet of texture. Start with the top left corner and using a small whiz mini roller roll out the glaze mixture on a small area of about 2 x 2 feet. Try rolling the glaze mixture with natural movements to avoid painting in square blocks. With the help of a rag, lightly maneuver the glaze by pouncing and stippling the whole area. Continue making glaze sections and maneuver each section. Keep removing glaze to a good extent while pouncing enabling the metallic base coat to shine. Keep eight to ten rags handy, and replace as each rag gets saturated. Let it dry for 24 hours.

* Take away tape from all areas. Use a straight razor knife if needed. At the end of the day clean brushes and paint supplies so that these are ready for use the next day. Keep back the switch plates on the wall once paint is dry after about 24 hours.

You’ll need these items:

* Painter tape
* Plastic
* Screwdriver
* Drop cloths
* Plastic bag
* Garbage bags
* Glaze
* Latex paint
* Rags
* Roller
* Roller Frame
* Bucket
* Stir stick
* Roller pan
* Gloves
* Water

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Adding Metallic To The Paint

Posted on 2010/11/27 by admin

Metal flake, a metallic material, when added to clear coat gives depth and sparkle to any paint job. Metal flake, though normally used on cars and motorcycles , is used on wooden items such as a guitar or a skateboard. Application of this kind of high gloss metal paint to a project allows you to demonstrate your creative talents. You need to use a spray gun for applying metal flake. The application of this paint needs a specifically designed spray gun as it becomes really difficult to absolutely clean the sprayer later.

Items You’ll Need:

* Base coat
* Metallic flakes
* Clear coat
* Paint sprayer
* Metal flake applicator tip

Apply a base color to wood. Decide a base color that very much matches the color of chosen flakes. Merging of two similar colors adds depth and delivers professional looking results. Using paint sprayer, paint the wood in solid even strokes. Let the paint dry.

Blend the metal flake with clear coat in the ratio of one spoonful of flake to one quart of clear coat. You may use any clear coat of your choice. You’ll need to stir the two together thoroughly.

Transfer the above mixture to a paint sprayer. You should ensure that all components and tubing of the paint sprayer are clean lest the residue from a previous paint job should ruin the finish of your present job.

Connect the metal flake nozzle to the sprayer. This nozzle is just a bit wider to contain paint flakes.

Spray one thin coat of paint to wooden item. Slowly spray with a steady back and forth motion, somewhat overlapping each pass of the sprayer. Let the coat get dry until it is a little tacky.

Apply the next coat of paint the same way. In all, spray three or four layers of clear coat. Let the paint get cured for three days before intense use.

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