When painting your stone veneers, you’re often encouraged to follow your heart and paint what you like. However, there are factors to consider when painting stone veneers.
Varying Lighting Conditions
Due to the different environments in which you can find natural stone, optimal paint colors vary. For instance, some stones might appear more brownish under regular lighting (e.g., sunlight), while it changes to grey when viewed under fluorescent lights or indoors. As such, you should try out your chosen shade of paint on your chosen surfaces before committing fully.
Physical Condition of Veneer Surface
Another factor is whether your surface is smooth/rough and porous/non-porous. If you’re painting a smooth and non-porous surface, such as glazed tiles or glass, then the paint would readily adhere to the surface. However, rough surfaces tend to be more porous and absorb paint substances. As such, it might not cover up the existing colorfully and effectively.
It’s also ideal for veneers in good condition to apply paint on them. For instance, consider areas where animal droppings are most common – these would require special cleaning before covering with fresh coats of paint!
Surface Visibility
The visibility of your ClipStone surfaces also matters – you might want to consider painting hidden corners and under-side locations with a different color from its top face. These areas are much less visible than those exposed in full views, like the walls. If you’re keen on blending colors, consider using complementary colors instead! In this case, choose one color as the dominant shade and another as an accent or highlight color.
Your budget
There are many different types and sizes of stones, so understanding the costs associated with each option is very important before getting started on your project. If you need to stay within a certain budget, choosing less expensive stones will be the way to go, but expect this option to have lower quality. Higher-quality options can last longer but cost more upfront.
How much maintenance is needed
ClipStone stone veneer is durable and versatile, but they also require some upkeep that other materials don’t. If you want a design that requires minimal care and effort, you should choose a more adhesive and maintenance-free painting.
The style of choice
Stone veneers come in many different styles, from classic to contemporary, from super modern to rustic. No matter what style you’re going for, keeping these factors in mind will help ensure you develop the right painting ideas to fit into your design scheme and budget plan.
The Painting Technique
There are many different painting techniques associated with ClipStone stone veneer finishes; some can be better than others, depending on what kind of look you want to achieve. Paint the edges first, then fill in the gaps last, or vice versa depending on your preference (this will leave a detailed edge). You also may want to prime before you paint- this all comes down to personal preference as it doesn’t change durability but adds more time and preparation. Lastly, don’t forget that double coats are good for making your finish last longer, and sanding between coats can help you achieve a smoother finish.
When considering factors to consider when painting stone veneers, remember that it’s best to choose a suitable color shade for each material and lighting conditions. This helps you get the most out of your paint job – after all, it’s no good if the color just doesn’t match! Choose Sherwood’s ClipStone for added property value.
