Pearlescent paint - features, application rules

Pearlescent paints for walls

This wall paint gives an interesting pearly shine and is suitable for painting many surfaces and even furniture elements. What component provides this shade?

What provides this shade?

The iridescent glow effect occurs due to the refraction of pearlescent light, which consists of glass and mica. Using natural mica, opaque mother-of-pearl is obtained. When using artificial it is translucent, and when using glass it is transparent.

• Pigments consist of microscopic granules or plates and have gloss and brightness. They are used to create visual depth.
• For a metallic shine, use aluminum or bronze powder.
• Particle size and application layer affect the shade.
• Pearl paint has three basic colors: gold, silver and pearl.

Relevance

Mother-of-pearl coating has a wide range of uses, used for interior decoration, furniture and decorative elements. It’s easy to create unique interiors, experiment and get effects with varying shine and shimmer with mother-of-pearl.

Application

The material is versatile and easy to use. It is applied for:

• wood;
• glass;
• concrete;
• drywall;
• DPS and other lumber.

Combinations

The material is compatible with many coatings:

• You can use any type of paint together: alkyd, oil or water-based;
• when covering wooden surfaces, it is better to add pigment to a wax or plaster mixture;
• When painting, ready-made solutions are used.

How to apply

The application process does not require special devices. You can work with the same tools that are used when painting with acrylic composition.

Sponge

Using a foam sponge it is convenient to create ornaments, designs and designs.
It is more suitable for decorating surfaces rather than for complete painting. The sponge is dipped into the composition and applied to the surface using pressure or circular movements. After each use, the sponge is freed from excess mixture by pressing on a sheet of paper or cardboard.

Brush

A brush is used to paint some elements or fragments. Mainly for decorative purposes. Fill the required space by touching the surface. You can use the technique of two round brushes with different shades of paint and apply simultaneously with chaotic movements.

Spray gun

A convenient way to apply paint with an even layer. The main thing when using a spray gun is to bring the paint to the consistency of sour cream.

Roller

It is convenient to work with a roller; it is the main tool. The coating applies evenly and economically. With it you can make clear boundaries. It is better to use a fur roller with thin, short pile. Apply the paint with straight or cross-shaped movements in two layers.

A rag roller creates the effect of “crumpled” walls. The rag must be dipped into the paint and squeezed out halfway, why twist it into a rope and wrap it around a roller, then paint the surface.

Brush

The brush is suitable for painting hard-to-reach places and corners.

But not for a large surface. Painting a large area with a brush is inconvenient, and more material is wasted.

A brush with soft bristles is suitable for dense coloring; a synthetic brush (for creating patterns) is applied with cross-shaped or straight movements.

Using a flat brush, apply stripes in different directions to achieve the desired result. Apply masking tape to the paint borders.

Putty knife

Using a spatula, paint is applied to the wet plaster using wave-like movements or making furrows, obtaining an original effect.

When applying decorative material with veins, you can also experiment with color. For example, combine two colors or shades: use one color or shade in the first layer, and another in the next layer. Due to the light translucency of the material, the transition of colors and shades will not be clearly noticeable, but will be smoothed out by pearlescent tints. In this way, you can get a surface that imitates crinkled silk with tints of color. If you choose the colors correctly and harmoniously, it will seem that this is the effect of lighting hitting the surface. This method of applying decorative silk plaster with the effect of velor and velvet is also suitable for any interior where fabric can be used on the walls: classic, modern, eclectic, English and many others. With this application technique, the material consumption will slightly increase due to a more textured application, but not by much. One kilogram of decorative plaster is enough for 5 meters of a square wall or any other surface.

Since this decorative material has low viscosity,

then it can be applied with different textured spatulas. In this case, the pattern is unobtrusive, and the material can repeat any movement of the instrument. For example, the “droppe” technique is very common. This technique allows you to paint a pattern on the wall that imitates small waves or leaves, depending on how you see it, but the visual effect is amazing. With this application technique, the decorative material is applied in the same way in two layers. The first layer is applied disgustingly, but the second is applied using a spatula or textured spatula. The strokes are applied evenly, at the same intervals, with the same movements, imitating a pattern on the fabric. This application technique seems simple only at first glance; in fact, not every master decorator masters it. But a huge advantage of such a decorative coating is its versatility. Here you can combine colors and shades as your soul and imagination want. For example, you can take a light beige base, and put a red second layer with a pattern. You will get the effect of natural silk with a pattern. You can also combine the base of decorative plaster: gold and mother-of-pearl. If you apply a mother-of-pearl base and a second layer of gold, you will get a voluminous velvet effect. This is a very interesting solution for any interior, as it does not limit imagination and has many variations to suit every taste. The coating made using the “droppe” technique is also suitable for any style where fabrics are used. The material consumption, however, is a little more than with all other methods: 1 kg per 4 square meters, but it’s worth it.

How to do the work yourself

The very first thing to do is prepare the surface:

• it is necessary to check the walls for defects and curvature;
• If any defects are found, correct them: remove the old coating and putty the surface until smooth, knock off the old plaster, clean the protrusions;
• then remove dust and dirt and prime thoroughly;
• When the primer is dry, start painting.

To paint with pearlescent composition, follow the following procedure:

• stir the paint, can be diluted with water, no more than 15% of the total mass; The pearlescent composition can be tinted;
• with a narrow brush, apply a starting line under the baguettes, 5–10 cm wide. This is necessary for further work with a roller, so as not to stain the ceiling;
• Now you can apply the first layer - it is called the base or background. A velor roller is better suited for the job;
• Pour pearlescent paint into a painting tray and apply evenly to the surface using a roller;
• then leave everything until completely dry.

To create drawings and ornaments, you need to use tools, depending on the idea.

How to make a room pearly white

White color visually expands the space. Pearlescent white color is universal and suitable for apartment design.

But it should be borne in mind that this color emphasizes the unevenness and defects of the walls.

Therefore, you need to either properly prepare the surface, or choose walls that are smooth and without flaws.

For coating, you can use pearlescent paint or pearlescent plaster. The latter does not require perfect walls; with its help it is easy to hide imperfections. Application method is the same as with conventional paints.

If you need to apply a pattern, use a sponge, brush or stencils.

Chameleon effect

Apartment design with a chameleon effect is popular. It is created using the pigment of the same name, which is added to the paint and changes its color under different viewing angles. It looks brightest on a dark base.

This effect visually smoothes out unevenness and looks interesting on convex parts.

When applying, it is better to use a spray gun or airbrush.

Pink pearl

Mother-of-pearl paint with a pink pearl effect will add tenderness and romance to the interior.

Combines with many colors: white, gray, blue. “Dusty” shades are especially popular.

Application is just as easy.

Depending on the design, you can use a sponge, roller and other tools.

Classic white pearl

White pearls are suitable for the interior of a house or apartment. Noble shine and shimmer gives the interior chic and luxury.

Before applying, you need to prepare the surface, because this shade emphasizes unevenness and imperfections.

If desired, the design can be placed using a stencil or roller.

Paint is applied in the usual way.

Mother-of-pearl paints have a wide range of palettes; they can be used to create an imitation of velvet, velor, granite, sea surface, and silk.

Decorative coating with mother-of-pearl effect

Mother of pearl is easy to work with. It is applied to any type of surface: from painted drywall and wood to liquid wallpaper and glass. Velvety shimmers are formed due to the filigree play of microscopic shimmering particles. The human eye actively reacts to interesting color combinations. Even if the pearlescent effect is barely pronounced, it will still be noticeable. Using a luxurious effect, you can highlight small elements in a room (arches, panels, bas-reliefs, baguettes, shelves) or paint walls, ceilings, columns and arches completely with a shimmering coating.

How to prepare a work surface First of all, you need to prepare the surface for work. The canvas is cleaned of dirt and dust, completely getting rid of old paint, after which you need to wash and dry the surface thoroughly. The walls are checked for cracks and distortions. All defects are hidden by plastering the surface. The prepared canvas is carefully primed and left until completely dry.

How to create a beautiful pearlescent coating The first layer of coating is the base one. Interior water-based paint is mixed with the color in small quantities. For these purposes, it is recommended to use a construction mixer. First you need to draw a starting line using a thin brush. The preferred width is up to 5 cm. This is necessary in order to separate complex elements on the canvas that do not require painting (baguettes, shelves, window elements). The composition is applied to the canvas using a spray gun, brush or roller. The best option for working with finishing materials to achieve a textile effect is a velor roller. Painting can be repeated again, 2 - 3 hours after applying the first layer.

The next stage is the application of a composition with pearlescent particles. It can also be tinted at your discretion. The color scheme should be similar in color, but not identical to the base color. Thus, when the rays are refracted, the color will generate unique color effects. After the canvas is painted with the finishing composition, the wall is left to dry for 1 - 1.5 days.

Drawings and ornaments can be formed on the finished canvas depending on the design idea. The Remonstr online store offers the purchase of high-quality finishing and building materials at competitive prices to implement bold ideas. With us you can buy products from the best manufacturers and create fashionable pearlescent effects yourself.

From us you can purchase products to create a mother-of-pearl effect: • Wax-protection for decorative plaster coating VGT (mother-of-pearl effect) • PRESTIGE enamel (mother-of-pearl) • Acrylic decorative enamel VGT (with mother-of-pearl effect gold, pearl, silver, garnet, chameleon, bronze , liquid bronze, copper) • Water-dispersion coating Alpina effect lasur silber (silver glow with mother-of-pearl) • Washable paints produced by VGT, Tikkurila, Alpina.

The estimated cost per 1 m2 is about 80 rubles. Contact us at any convenient time, and we will make an individual calculation based on your parameters, and will also help you make the right choice.

In what form is it produced?

On construction markets, this pearlescent pigment can be purchased in the following forms:

1. Powder. It is convenient because it can be added to any acrylic dye to create the desired color, creating a color palette and adjusting the degree of light reflection. The downside is that if the master does not have experience, the material may be diluted unevenly, and when mixed with water-based enamel, lumps may form.
2. Paste. It is convenient for diluting with acrylic enamels, it allows you to get a large color palette for decoration and when mixed it gives a homogeneous mass. Minus - compared to powder, it does not have a very long shelf life.
3. Ready-made enamel with pearlescent color. Very convenient for beginners or in cases where complex decorative finishing is not planned, but just needs to be painted on the walls or ceiling.

Acrylic enamels with the addition of pearlescent pigment after drying are very durable, resistant to environmental influences and do not require additional protection. They can be used as a finishing touch to the facade, to create various graffiti on fences, or to decorate the walls and ceilings of interior spaces.

A dye with a light-refracting effect has only a slight limitation regarding color: the color of gold can only be used for interior decoration; it quickly fades under direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

The silver color has increased durability and weather resistance, so it can be used with any coloring options.

General requirements for interior plaster

When choosing a finishing material for the interior, it is important to take into account the operating conditions. Of course, the composition must be environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, and after drying it must not smell or emit toxic substances that are dangerous to people, animals and the environment. Moisture resistance is mainly important for bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools and similar areas. At the same time, decorative plaster must allow air to pass through, eliminating the formation of condensation.

Decoration options

Depending on the concentration of pigment contained in acrylic enamel, two design options can be used.

Strong concentration

With a high concentration of pigment, the color of the paint plays a secondary role, giving only the necessary shade to the shiny surface. This dye is rarely used in large quantities: the ceiling or walls painted with it will become tiring with their bright light-refracting effect, and it will not be very comfortable to be in such a room.

Bright concentrated colors are used to highlight individual interior elements. You can purchase a highly concentrated composition ready-made, but it is much more convenient to make it yourself by adding powder or paste containing mother-of-pearl in the required quantity to the paint. Creating a color scheme yourself is convenient because you can create the concentration necessary to implement a design solution.

Weak concentration

With a small concentration of pigment, painting is carried out as with other acrylic dyes, and when designing, much attention is paid to the color selection. The ceiling or walls painted with this composition shimmer softly in different lighting conditions, creating a cozy atmosphere.

What can you use to paint?

Like other paint compositions, acrylic enamel with mother-of-pearl effect can be applied to ceilings or walls using the following painting tools.

It is recommended to be used when it is necessary to paint small areas. For example, paint a hard-to-reach surface area, the junction of walls and ceilings, or draw individual decorative elements. It is not recommended to use a brush on large surfaces: painting will take a lot of time, and the consumption of coloring material will be large.

By applying the coloring composition using a regular foam sponge, you can get beautiful, unusual stains on the walls. The sponge is used as an additional means of decoration in interior design.

A convenient tool that allows you to quickly and evenly distribute the coloring composition over a large area. It is better to use fur rollers with short, thin pile. If decorative finishing is planned and only part of the wall needs to be painted, it is recommended to mark the painting area using masking tape - this will ensure quick and accurate work. After the paint has dried, the tape can be easily removed.

A modern painting tool that allows you to work quickly and economically. Before filling, it is recommended to dilute the coloring composition with water to the required fluidity, but the amount of added water should not exceed 40% of the total mass of the preparation. The desire to make the solution thinner can lead to the adhesive properties of the paint being disrupted and it will not adhere well to the ceiling or walls. In addition, the protective properties of the composition will decrease (if there were additional additives that protect the metal or wood from destruction).

Color with mother-of-pearl is applied to walls or other substrates in the same way as other paints with acrylic. The process consists of the following necessary steps:

1. Clean surfaces from dirt and remnants of old decorative material. If possible, it is recommended to wash and dry the base for painting.
2. Remove defects in the area to be painted (seal large cracks in wood, plaster potholes in concrete, etc.)
3. Apply a primer suitable for the material and wait until it dries.
4. Paint with the chosen painting device.

To achieve the ideal effect, regardless of the method of applying paint, it is recommended to paint in 2 layers.

There are many ways to get an original, unusual interior design solution. Designers advise beginning decorators to try the following design options:

1. In a room with good lighting, apply the first layer of blue acrylic enamel to the wall without adding mother-of-pearl. After drying, apply a second layer with mother-of-pearl, but using a dye of a slightly different shade. When the rays are refracted, the surface will constantly change color, creating amazing color effects.
2. You can revive a room painted in neutral colors in a very original way: cut out a template from thick paper that resembles a tree leaf, apply pearlescent paint to it and briefly apply it to the surface. These leaves can be arranged in any order, or you can draw a tree trunk and place them around.

With a little practice and imagination, you can create many more unusual, beautiful solutions for interior design.

Acrylic enamels with mother-of-pearl are easy to use, durable and relatively inexpensive. Their skillful use through a combination of color and light refractive effect will help to obtain an unusually beautiful result in design.