Faux paints and kits
Special Finishes
Metallic, Lime, Suede and Patina bring texture, depth, reflectivity and movement to a surface. Each finish responds differently to light and application, creating surfaces with character and presence.
MetallicPearlescent movement for walls, casework, exterior surfaces and prepared metal.
LimeDead-flat tonal bloom with the character of traditional limewash.
SuedeSoft, dead-flat walls with restrained directional brush texture.
Patina
Real copper and iron infused coatings aged through a reactive process.
appearance, typical use & application considerations
Selecting a finish
The right finish depends on how much movement, texture and surface change the project should have, as well as where and how it will be applied.
FinishAppearanceTypical useApplication
MetallicPearlescent, light responsive and available from subtle to strongly metallic.Walls, ceilings, casework, exteriors and prepared metal.Roll, brush or spray depending on the intended movement.
LimeDead flat with lighter and darker bloom developing as the paint dries.Interior architectural walls where tonal movement is wanted.Roll, then work the wet surface with a trowel.
SuedeSoft dead-flat surface with visible but restrained directional texture.Interior walls in residential and commercial spaces.Roll, then back brush wet in a controlled crosshatch.
PatinaAuthentically oxidized copper or iron with natural reactive variation.Architectural features, large surfaces and compatible prepared substrates.Paint, burnish, chemically patina, then seal.
Painted, not printed
Hand painted samples
Specialty finishes are especially difficult to judge from a screen. Reflectivity, texture, bloom, application and changing light can all alter what the surface looks like.
Use a physical Brushout for finish review or a Test Pot when the application itself needs to be tested on the intended substrate.
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