When used correctly, silver paint can be an elegant decorating tool.
Sherwin Williams silver paint has a myriad of uses, from coating walls to furniture and even craft projects. In particular, Sherwin Williams silver paint can be used to create a variety of faux finishes and to add a touch of elegance to any home decorating project. As with any painting project, protect floors with drop cloths prior to painting and have all necessary tools and supplies on hand prior to starting your project.
Working with Transparent Metallics
One of the most common uses of Sherwin Williams silver paint is, of course, to paint walls. Metallic paints, in general, are fairly transparent, and require numerous coats to achieve a solid silver look. For best results, apply Sherwin Williams silver wall paint with a spray gun to avoid roller and brush marks typically associated with the application of metallic colors. If you don't have access to a paint gun, consider two finishing top coats that are sponged on to the wall to create an all-over mottled look, which will be both decorative and work as a tool for hiding any visible brush or roller marks.
Blending Silver with Neutral Shades
Sherwin Williams silver paint is a brilliant enhancer when combined with other shades, particularly pale blues, greens and grays. Paint a base coat of a neutral pastel shade, allow it to dry and sponge paint the surface with Sherwin Williams silver paint. The effect will be a misty glistening metallic hue. This is an especially effective painting technique for small rooms or spaces that receive little or no natural light.
Pairing Silver with Antiquing Glaze
Sherwin Williams silver paint can be given a rustic, antiqued look through the application of antiquing glaze. This is an especially useful painting technique for painting furniture pieces such as end tables and accent tables. For best results, apply three coats of Sherwin Williams silver paint, allowing the coats to dry between each application. Use a piece of cheesecloth to rub antiquing glaze on to the silver paint surface, paying close attention to cracks, crevices and decorative elements of the piece you are working with. Allow the antiquing glaze to dry and apply additional coats until the desired effect is achieved. Seal with a matte polyurethane finish.
Using Silver as an Accent
A little silver paint can go a long way in adding a touch of elegance to painting projects. To apply a decorative touch of Sherwin Williams silver paint to areas such as window or door frames or crown molding, apply two coats with a small paint brush and two additional coats with a dapping sponge or a stenciling sponge to eliminate brush strokes. You can also "silver wash" a wall or furniture piece by applying a single thin layer of Sherwin Williams paint to a dark surface color with a paint spray gun. The result will be a transparent sheen of silver.
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