[Pete's Painting]

Got a call to do a hair saloon, and they want a metallic copper paint on the ceiling. I've never used metallic paint before. Can it be rolled on?
What about a primer?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

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Yes most of the can be rolled. We have used 123 for priming in the past. But I would do some checking to make sure. For we where doing a Faux finish with it. At the time.

 

[DeanV]

The metallic paints are pricey and depending on the color they can be more transparent. I would use a tinted primer that matches the color of the metallic paint. I have only done small items and sprayed it, so not sure on how well it would roll.

 

[Pete's Painting]

The metallic paints are pricey and depending on the color they can be more transparent. I would use a tinted primer that matches the color of the metallic paint. I have only done small items and sprayed it, so not sure on how well it would roll.

Tinting the primer makes sense, thanks.
It's also a very high ceiling, so I'm hoping any roller marks/shadows wouldn't be be too noticeable.

 

[Pete's Painting]

Should be interesting, they want a metallic copper ceiling, purple trim, with hot pink and gold walls.
And the girls that work there :thumbup:

 

[mistcoat]

Should be interesting, they want a metallic copper ceiling, purple trim, with hot pink and gold walls.
And the girls that work there :thumbup:

Anything like the girls at my barbers in the UK?

sorry if I offend anyone, just a bit of fun guys and gals.

mistcoat UK

 

[bikerboy]

We did a job in February using Modern Masters Antique Copper Paint. I liked it. Rolled it on with a 1/2 inch 50/50 pad. Did not buy the recommended extender. Instead added a little water and some (8oz) of Penetrol. included a link.

http://www.modernmastersinc.com/products.aspx?pl=MPC

What is really cool is they offer an acid wash that will turn it that blue/green tarnished color.

 

[polakthepainter]

i would spray it, nice and thin twice, maybe three times and timting a primer is almost a must.

 

[jackrabbit5]

Got a call to do a hair saloon,

I'll have a haircut and a bourbon, straight up.

 

[Pete's Painting]

then watch a gunfight at high noon

 

[Rustbuster]

I've rolled a siver mettalic with a foam roller before and you can't tell the difference between a sprayed finish.

 

[MindsEyeDesign]

I did this exact project only on a tin ceiling but all the same rules apply.

Prime surface, roll on paint or spray, seal or don't seal.

I found you can thin the paint with water to make it go further. Home Depot sells it for about $20.00 a quart.

In the pictures below we sprayed on some purple and green metallic paint in spots and then finished with a tinted oil-based glaze , rolled on then ragged off. This final step is what gives the antique or aged patina.

Here are some pics:

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

I wanna get my hair cut at that place

 

[FoilEffects]

I hate metallic paints though I use them from time to time you need so many coats and the look is never quite what you want. I opt for metallic foil which go on quick and only require a base coat. Below are some pics...

 

[vermontpainter]

Foil

That looks cool.

 

[MindsEyeDesign]

I hate metallic paints though I use them from time to time you need so many coats and the look is never quite what you want. I opt for metallic foil which go on quick and only require a base coat. Below are some pics...

Your effects are amazing FE, I'm really impressed. I'm not sure if I know how to foil something. I tried to find some info on it but guess I wasn't looking in the right place. I have done some Leafing before and found it to be a bit of a pain. Had some fun with it but found it to be very time consuming and messy.

Just wondering if you could tell me more about the process or maybe provide me with a link to see how it's done?

How long does it take to do a wall or ceiling compared to painting?

Is it costly?

I have a piece I'm working on that I did in metallic copper paint and I'm not quite sure it turned out as nice as I would have liked. It looks good and everything but maybe the foiling would be a better choice.

Thanks.

 

[Z paint]

i want to try the pearlescent paint they have which is alot like the metallic paint..i was think of mixing it in with trim paint..i wonder if it would look nice

 

[FoilEffects]

MED,

Foils are easier to work with then metallic paints. In West Palm about 3 years ago I did a cupala 28' high above a grand bathtub and spent 3 days getting that room the gold in the can.
Now you do need to basecoat as that ceiling is black and then you apply size and then foil, then you need to glaze it but the main difference between metallic paint and foil is the color richness and the true look of what you are after. You can apply as many as 5 coats and never get the colors that come out of foil.

The pics below are all foil finishes with the exception of the desk before as I just wanted to show you how beat up it was prior to starting. The 1st pic is holographic foil which has been glazed over, the 2nd pic is gold foil on the base of the desk, the 3rd is the desk before, the 4th is a gold foil over a raised wallpaper which was painted espresso, the 5th and the 6th is a gold/copper foil over skim coated drywall with raised stenciling and has 14" faux'd crown molding to look like old distressed wood.

 

[bikerboy]

That is some beautiful work. Imagine that it takes years to develop that level of talent.

 

[MindsEyeDesign]

Thanks FE, I appreciate you r reply it's very helpful. Now I just need to see if I can find some place to buy.
I've never had problems applying metallic paint usually I only have to put on two coats. I also found thinning with h20 works great as well . That whole ceiling I posted above only took a quart and a half of paint.
I do have problems however with silver metallic paint. Seems whenever I try to apply a finish to it, it loses it's metallic patina....this problem I can't figure out why.

Anyways great work thanks for posting I'm looking forward to giving foil a try.