Metallic Finish
wall · metallic · smooth
Pigment in the top layer that follows the direction of the light. Restrained by day, with depth in the evening.
Walls
Metallic wall finish
A metallic finish places pigment in the top layer that follows the direction of the light. The surface therefore changes with the viewer's position and with the time of day.
Overview
Pigment that responds to the direction of the light
The effect comes from the orientation of the pigment particles during application. The direction of the trowel work determines how the light is returned; that is why it is agreed in advance for each wall surface.
The finish is used with restraint, usually on one or two surfaces per room. Combined with a matte finish on the other walls, the whole stays in balance.
Because the effect depends so much on lighting, the choice is preferably made in the showroom under different lighting conditions.
- Pigment responds to the direction of the light
- Direction of trowel work agreed per wall surface
- Can be used with restraint as a feature surface
- Available in warm and cool tones
- Applied seamlessly
Applications
Suited to
- Feature walls in living spaces
- Reception and presentation spaces
- Niches and fitted wardrobes
- Hospitality interiors
Technical information
- Build-up
- Primer, coloured base coat, metallic trowelled layer
- Layer thickness
- Approx. 0.5–1.5 mm
- Finish
- Satin to gloss, depending on the pigment
- Appearance
- Highly dependent on lighting
- Substrate
- Very flat; imperfections show through
- Maintenance
- Wipe dry
Values are indicative. The final specification is determined per project, based on the situation on site, the intended use and the choices made.
Variants
Materials within this finish
Projects with this material
Showroom
See it in person.
Material, colour and detail can only be judged at full scale. In the showroom we lay out samples, fabrics and profiles side by side, under changing light.
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