Homeowners want to make their homes unique while also making them feel like their own. Metallic paint can be incorporated into a home to enhance specific elements while brightening the space. Metallic paint may be looked at as somewhat of a kid’s craft paint, but the uses for metallic paint are endless inside a modern home. Here are some ways to incorporate metallic elements in your home and best practices for applying this paint type.
Incorporate Metallic In An Accent Wall
One of the easiest ways to incorporate bold colors in a home is to paint an accent wall. Accent walls can range from simple to intricate depending on the homeowner’s preference. Accent walls can be one solid color that is different from the other three surrounding walls. Other homeowners choose to paint a mural or repeating pattern for the accent wall.
Metallic paint can be used to create more depth in a mural by adding reflective sections and scattering light. Metallics are often known to look like a rainbow when hit by light, which can add an element of whimsy to a room. Including metallic paint in just one room wall will keep the space from feeling overwhelming.
Metallic Drawer Hardware
Bold-colored hardware is a modern home design trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Using metallic paint or metallic finishes for drawer handles, cabinet pulls, or door handles is another subtle way to incorporate metallics. Brushed metal like copper, silver, or brass can exude an air of luxury that will set your home apart.
Place Paint Where It Can Reflect Sunlight
Metallic paint reflects sunlight very well and often looks like a myriad of colors when seen in the sunlight. Placing metallic painted items or walls in a spot where they can get the most sunlight will provide a stunning light show each day.
Using metallic paint on small details is less of a commitment than an entire wall of a home. Hardware, furniture pieces, picture frames, light fixtures, and mirrors can provide enough light reflection to brighten a room. Metallic spray paint is a great option for getting a smooth finish on smaller surfaces.
Create A Faux Finish
Using metallic paint to mimic a metal finish is a great option to avoid the high price tag that comes with metal surfaces. Using metallic paint for hardware and accents will eliminate the weight of metal pieces as well as come in at a more cost-effective price. Faux finishes are most popular on hardware but they can be done on large furniture pieces or interior walls.
Creating a faux finish with metallic paint is best done on trim and molding, ceiling painting, vanity bathroom walls, and murals.
How To Choose The Right Metallic Paint
Choosing the right paint for your home can be a tough choice, especially if you want to paint a large area. Spray, rolling, or brushing paint is a choice you will also need to determine when choosing a metallic paint. The application method can change how metallic paint looks, so consider what you want the metallic paint to look like before applying.
There are many metallic color options for homeowners to choose from, but the most popular are metal shades like silver and copper. Choose a color that will complement the existing color palette of the space or a color that can be easily accented against.
The finish of the paint can also change the way a color looks inside your home. Do a few test patches to see how a glossy or matte finish looks in your home lighting.
Application Tips For Metallic Paint
Similar to other paint projects, surface preparation is key to achieving your desired look. Metallic paint should be applied in thin and even coats to avoid brush lines. Depending on the amount of area you are trying to cover, a high-quality brush or sprayer is the top tool chosen for metallic paint.
Since metallic paint can show small imperfections more easily than other paint, application can be tricky. Hiring a professional painter can help you avoid a long line of repairs and touch-ups. Choosing a professional painter who has experience with interior and exterior painting will provide your home with a durable and elegant finish.
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