Name: Metallic Paint
Brand: The Paint Laboratory
SKU: 45-981-444
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (148 reviews)

Metallic Paint

Metallic Paint for walls, casework, exteriors and metal

A durable, low-VOC water-based acrylic metallic finish for residential, commercial and hospitality work. Metallic is available in Interior, Exterior, Super and Direct-To-Metal bases so the coating can be specified around the actual substrate and performance requirement.

For trade projects, the advantage is flexibility: roll, brush or spray it; order quarts, gallons or 5-gallon quantities; use the Metals Collection, another Paint Laboratory color, or develop a custom color for the job.

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Living room with a fireplace surround finished in Metallic Paint

Light is part of the finish Metallic changes with viewing angle, application direction, surface texture, and the light available in the finished space.

4 base optionsInterior, Exterior, Super, and Direct-To-Metal

400–500 sq. ft.Approximate coverage per gallon, per coat

2+ coatsBuild the pearlescent effect and full color

Roll · Brush · SprayApplication method can intentionally change the final appearance

Project quantitiesQuart, gallon and 5-gallon sizes are available for production work

Powder room with walls finished in warm bronze Metallic Paint

Project applications

Metallic for residential and commercial projects

Metallic can be specified across walls, ceilings, entries, feature surfaces, millwork, cabinetry, exterior architecture and prepared metal.

Large surfaces: walls, ceilings, entries and feature planes

Architectural details: doors, trim, millwork and cabinetry

Exterior work: most architectural surfaces exposed to weather

Prepared metal: architectural metalwork and other compatible substrates

Base options

Choose the base for the surface

The Metallic effect is available in four base formulations. Specify the base according to the substrate, location and durability requirement while keeping the color consistent across the project.

Interior Walls, ceilings and architectural surfaces

Our classic interior Metallic base is a durable, washable low-VOC acrylic with a relatively thin film. It is well suited to broad interior surfaces where the metallic effect itself is the visual priority.

Interior architectural project using The Paint Laboratory paint

Exterior Exterior architectural applications

Exterior Metallic adds moisture and weather resistance for outdoor work while maintaining the same pearlescent character. It is intended for properly prepared exterior architectural surfaces.

Exterior sun deck project using The Paint Laboratory paint

Super Trim, millwork, cabinetry and casework

Super Metallic uses our harder acrylic-enamel base where a thicker, more durable shell is preferred for doors, trim, casework, cabinetry, and other higher-contact architectural elements.

Kitchen casework finished with The Paint Laboratory paint

Direct-To-Metal Prepared metal substrates

Direct-To-Metal Metallic is the application-specific option for prepared metal. Surface condition and exposure determine the correct preparation and whether a dedicated DTM primer is appropriate.

Every color is available in metallic

plus 24 'Metals Collection' colors

The Metals Collection contains 24 colors developed specifically to show the metallic effect. Metallic can also be produced in colors from our broader collection, as well as custom colors.

Coverage note: Aluminum, Silver, Quartz, Champagne, Titanium, Rose Gold and Fire Opal should be estimated at three or more Metallic finish coats, or applied over a coordinating tinted undercoat. These colors are marked below.

Custom color

Need the metallic finish to coordinate with a fabric, stone, existing coating, manufacturer color, or another project material? We can develop custom Metallic colors and retain the approved physical standard for later production.

Custom Color Matching

Screen color is only a starting point

Metallic is especially difficult to judge on a monitor because the reflective effect changes with angle and light. Review a physical finish sample before committing to project quantities.

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Painted, not printed

Sample before project quantities

For specification, client approval and crew mock-ups, use a physical sample. Metallic samples show the actual pearlescent material and are currently offered in the Metals Collection.

Chip3 × 3 inches for initial color comparison

Brushout8 × 11 inches for a larger view of color and movement

Test Pot 8 fluid ounces for application and substrate testing

Application

Application method affects the final look

Metallic can be rolled, brushed or sprayed. Each method can produce a different degree of movement and uniformity, so the intended application method should be considered as part of the specification rather than decided only after the paint arrives.

Spray for the smoothest possible surface

Spraying generally minimizes visible tool movement and is often preferred when a cleaner, more even metallic surface is the goal.

Roll or brush for more visible movement

Rolling and brushing can leave more directional variation in the metallic effect. That can be intentional, but the technique should be consistent across the finished surface.

Approve the method with the finish

For larger projects, visible feature surfaces or unfamiliar substrates, mock up the actual color, base and application method before production begins.

Plan coat count with the selected color

All colors require two or more finish coats. The highlighted lighter values should be estimated at three or more coats or applied over a coordinating tinted undercoat.

Project support

Trade support for specifications and installation

We work directly with designers, architects, painters, builders and project teams on larger Metallic specifications. Send us the surfaces, quantities, color direction, application method and required-on-site date; we can help confirm bases, samples, primer or undercoat strategy, coverage and production requirements before the order is placed.

Trade Program Email a Project Question Call (206) 557-4737

For Technical & Safety Data

Technical and safety data remain available in the product information area above. We can also assist with custom colors, retained project standards, mock-ups, coverage estimates, multi-base finish schedules and future reorders. Interior, Exterior, Super and Direct-To-Metal are separate coating formulations, so specify the base with the color on project documents.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 148 reviews.

The paint quality was excellent. Had never painted with metallic paint before, and knew there could be issues. After all the cutting in and first coat, I was apprehensive about the evenness of the coverage. Held my breath and applied the second coat, and it was like magic. It all evened out and looks beautiful. Did have to go back and use a tiny roller to even out the coverage where the ceiling met the trim, but that was all. Easy cleanup. Thank you so much for such a great product.

Pinkie C. 5/5 Verified June 13, 2026