The role of painting in the housing industry is fundamental. Colors on walls are crucial for achieving a certain style and improving natural lighting. Also, it can influence our mood by activating certain emotions.
Paints with decorative effects are used for enhancing and giving a more artistic appearance to everyday or utilitarian objects such as furniture, lamps, vases, etc. And, of course to walls.
Sand effect decorative paint: Characteristics:
Sand effect paint gives surfaces a sandy or faded look. This type of paint is very effective at hiding imperfections on walls.
The following are some of the benefits of sand-effect paint:
- It’s considered to be very resistant, and the effect can last for more than 8 years.
- Sand-effect decorative paint is extremely versatile. It is also resistant to humidity and can be applied in kitchens and bathrooms.
- The paint used in this type is of high quality, and it is free from harmful substances or synthetic materials.
- The sand-effect paint adheres to the wall thanks to its composition.
Sand effect paint types:
Sand effect paint comes in a variety of formats that can be used to achieve different shades and finishes. The most common are mother-of-pearl, metallic, gloss, and natural.
How to apply decorative paint with sand effect?
It is easy to apply the decorative paint with a sand effect. You must first clean off any dust or grease from the surface and then cover the areas you don’t want to paint.
You can use a primer or white paint to cover the existing color
Mix the base and the coloring with a spatula until they are homogeneous. It is advised to apply the product in a cross-shaped pattern and various directions.
Work in areas and go over them or apply another coat before the product has dried.
Common decorative paints, and the effects you can create with them
Decorative paintings are essential in interior decoration. This designation is used to describe all paints lacquers enamels or patinas that help create different effects for furniture or walls. Also, these include chrome, metallics, blackboards, waxed concrete, and sand-effect paint.
The effects you can achieve with these decorative paints are as follows:
Drag technique
The technique allows for the creation of blurred or irregular stripes. This effect is achieved by painting two coats on the wall. Let them dry and then apply an oil-based finish. The streaks are created with a brush before the paint dries.
Rust effect
This effect is used a lot on furniture. It can be used also on walls. This is possible thanks to a special decorative paint that contains metal components and reacts to a rust activator.
Glaze
This effect allows you to create chromatic gradients on a wall. Also, the acrylic paint is diluted with water and natural pigments are added. The intensity of the color and effects will vary depending on what tool you use to apply the paint.
Quartering technique
This system gives the wood an aged look. There are decorative paints that create the crackled effect. Also, these paints can be used to rejuvenate the look of cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
Wood grain effect
This decorative effect is used to give plaster or metal surfaces veins, knots, and patterns similar to natural wood. Also, you will need only water or oil paints, and a “marbling product” to achieve this stunning decorative effect.
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