People have been using metals to decorate with or to cover surfaces for centuries. In the past, this was often an expensive operation. If you wanted to cover corners or rounded objects, you needed a highly skilled metalworker. This is not the case anymore.
With the new metallic paints that are available, you can get the look of metal at a fraction of the cost. One line of paints is Modern Masters, it offers nearly 135 different metallic products in over 113 pigments and colors to choose from. These coatings are made on demand in oil bases, two-part epoxy, acrylic and low VOC lacquers.Another product we have used successfully is Crescent Bronze. With a few of our projects, we applied Brilliant Silver to elevator and corridor walls using a High Volume Low Pressure sprayer. The end result was an even surface that captured the light just enough to faintly sparkle when walking past.
These paints can be applied to virtually any surface, from woods and metals to masonry and plastics; shape doesn’t matter, either. These metal paints also keep the properties of the original metal. For instance, iron paints can oxidize to bring in shades of rust.
We are very excited about the possibilities we have with products like this. Just a short time ago, we didn’t have these kinds of metallic options. These finishes have extended our craft and give our customers options that are almost limitless