Looking to add a little sparkle to your room?  Metallic paint, also known as polychromatic or “metal flake” paint is widely used on small painting projects from decorative items to automobiles & bicycles.  There are different variations of this type of paint, some have a metallic silver base, others may be pearlescent paint effects where the color can appear different depending on the angle and intensity of the light.

Metallic paints are an easy way to add extra sheen and shimmer to a room, whether small decorative accents such as picture frames, decorative fireplaces and coffee tables are often partially painted with metallic paint or have a gold, silver or cooper touch. Sponging a metallic paint over a solid color wall or ceiling to add depth and maybe a modern look. Metallic paint can be used on almost every interior and exterior painted surface with the right transparent protection material or varnish. The metallic paints or powders are known for their ability to imitate or create different metal finishes like: Gold, Silver, Cooper, Bronze, antique brass finish etc. The use, combinations, and creativity are limitless when working with these materials. When glaze is combined with metallic paint and tints applied in-top of a painted base-coat, is can be applied in almost every possible way that one can imagine i.e. rolled, brushed, rag-off or rag-on, Strie, sponged etc.