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Paint - Alternative Finishes
Think that all there is to paint is the standard gloss, semi-gloss and matte? Think again! Paint has come a long way, with paint stores now stocking an amazing range of textured finishes – from the new suede, to metallics and even pearls. Use these new paints to create a décor that suits any taste or style.
Metallic Paint Finishes
Metallic paints are becoming ever more popular with most major companies having a range of metallic finishes in their paint collections. The most popular tones are copper, silver, and gold but it is even possible to get tones such as metallic reds and blacks. Metallic finishes in lighter colours such as whites and neutrals are great for adding a subtle sheen to a wall.
Specialist companies have taken the metallic finishes even further with stainless steel finishes, iron finishes that can be rusted to your liking, and even realistic looking coppers.
Textured Paint Finishes
Textured paint finishes such as suede and render finishes are also popular and come in a huge range of colours. Textured paints are even available in metallic finishes, allowing you to combine two looks in one easily and effortlessly.
Don’t be scared of using textured paints in the home as the interior paint finishes are designed to be easily sanded back if you wish to return to a standard paint finish in the future.
Pearl Paint Finishes
Pearl finishes are great for adding an opalescent sheen to walls and other surfaces for your walls. Think of the subtle glow given off by real pearls or the shine that you find on the inside of an oyster shell.
Pearl paint finishes can be mixed in a wide range of colours, so you can opt for a colour that is as subtle or as daring as you like.
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