Today’s Unique Paints
Magnetic/Chalkboard
Recent developments in paints are quite remarkable. There are paints that are magnetic and that can be a chalkboard. These new paints make it very easy to personalize your home in a fun way.
Epoxy
Epoxy is really super strong and can chemically get into pores and bind with materials like concrete and steel. This makes epoxy a good choice to prevent rust and also for concrete surfaces.
Fun
Paints that glow in the dark, such as black light and neon paints will be favorites for the children. Today, there are pens for children to write on their clothing and children like doing it.
Glowing paints can be used to make a wall neat looking for a party, but look normal during the regular time. They can also be used to create glow in the dark solar system features.
Environmental
Milk based paints have been around for thousands of years. They are the base that brought us latex based paints. For many years people made their own paint because milk paint would spoil too quickly.
Nowadays, a handful of companies, make milk based paint that is non toxic to use. You will not get the traditional paint or gas fumes.
Marine
A boat has a primary concern to keep out rust. Marine based paints are epoxy based and a good choice for boats (obviously). Some people also use them on cast iron tubs and other metal items that need to remain free of rust.
Where to Buy
You can’t buy high end specialty paints at big box stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. You will need to go to a specialty store. For example, you might go to a marine supplier for marine paint.
Interior Design Tips
When you walk into a home, it should have color and a feeling of warmth and friendliness. However, many homes are simply one shade of white, off white, or eggshell. A blank palette is a good way to sell a home. It makes the home look larger and doesn’t offend any persons taste. The problem is that the home has no character. If you purchase a home such as this, focus on bringing in color.
A good way to paint your home is to choose walls that will be colored. Do not paint the whole thing one color. Colors should contrast well with each other. For example dark blue and white contrast well.
The ceiling should be a lighter shade of the wall color used most. This will give the room a lighting effect. The furniture should be a bit darker shade of the wall colors. The flooring should be darker than most of the walls.
The main point is to bring out three shades of the same color with painting. For further details you should paint with various sheens. Satin is the best choice to paint most of the home. Ceilings should be painted with flat colors so that light softly reflects. Kitchens, bathrooms, and door jams should be semi gloss so that dirt and grime can be cleaned up easily.
For bathroom ceilings, use a mildew resistant paint such as Kilz. To paint garage or concrete floors, use epoxy based paint. Make sure to clean and seal the concrete surface, first.
Recent paint developments have made interior painting more unique and exciting. The new magnetic and chalkboard paints are quite remarkable. For example, you might paint heart shapes in a girl’s room that can be a place to hang pictures or even draw pictures. A boy’s room might have magnetic gear toys and cars that stick to the magnetic paint.
In years past, you were limited by the size of magnetic board or chalkboard you could fit or afford to purchase. With these new paints, it is possible to make huge chalkboards and magnetic surfaces. And, if you want to change it, just paint over it.
Lastly, for your paint design, don’t forget fun paints like neon and black light. You might hire someone to paint a party mural that can only be seen under black light.
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