What is metallic paint? How to make it?

What is metallic paint? How to make it?

The metallic paint, which we are used to hearing from the automotive industry, has become widespread among wall paints.

Metallic paints, one of the 2021 wall paint trends, include metallic pearl effect paints infused with metallic pigments. In this content, you can discover answers to your questions, such as what metallic wall paint is, how it is manufactured, how it differs from opaque paint, and more.

What is metallic paint?

Metallic paints are distinguished from other paint types with the way they are produced and their chemical structure. Its main feature is to reflect light.

The  metallic paint  applied on the topcoat gives a shiny metallic appearance to the applied surface thanks to the metallic-looking pearlescent pigments it contains. In fact, the main reason is that these pigments reflect light and the eyes perceive this light play as the brightness of the paint .

When metallic paint is applied to the wall, the wall shows itself with the bright structure of the paint and changes the ambiance of the space. Paying attention to interior decoration is also recommended. It is very important to create harmony between the color of the furniture and the wall color.

What Are the Features of Sandeco Metallic Paint and Why Is It Recommended?

Sandeco metallic paint features can be given as follows:

● It is a decorative coating paint with metallic pearl effect,

● It contains vivid and bright pigments and gives a bright and radiant appearance on the surface,

● It does not smell and does not harm health, thanks to its water-based feature,

● It can be applied when pets or people are at home since it does not harm health,

● It enables buildings to breathe and expel moisture thanks to its high water vapor permeability.

● It emits a pleasant scent thanks to its perfumed feature. 

On the product page of the Sandeco metallic paint you are considering to choose, you can find detailed information and videos about the application methods of the paint. San Deco metallic paint products:  Atracto/Atracto TouchVivaldi  and  Sandeco Art/Art Velvet.

How to Apply Metallic Paint?

It may vary according to the surface structure and the type of paint to be used, but metallic paint is generally used in the top coat of interior facades.

The homogeneous spread of the paint is important in metallic paint application to obtain the desired texture on the wall. For this reason, when the paint can is opened for the first time, it is necessary to mix the paint with the help of a spatula or mixer.

Metallic paint is applied to the primed, dry and smooth surface. If the surface is not smooth, it can be sanded a little before starting the application. A tape can be applied to the surfaces that the paint will not touch. After the painting process is completed, the tape is removed. Thus, the paint does not touch those surfaces.

Metallic paint is applied to the wall with a recommended brush, roller or trowel according to the properties of the paint and the wall. If two layers are going to be applied, desired patch patterns can be applied with the required  application tool  (brush, trowel, roller, etc.) after the first layer is applied and has dried.

The environment should not be too hot or too cold during the application and drying time of the paint. The recommended room temperature is between approximately + 5 ° C and + 35 ° C. After the paint dries, it does not require a different process and is ready to use.