Custom color "copper" adds to the uniqueness of this Catskill home. The resourceful owner sent these photos. And she forwarded helpful tips in applying this hi-tech product.
Copper liquid paint: "How to" advice
"Okay. I think that's enough photos now. Sorry to flood you with copper paint photos -- but I really do love the stuff.
I think patience is the best tool to use in working with it. Two thin coats work better than one thick coat.
Using a sponge roller has worked pretty well for me. And not using a brush if it's too thick.
Thinning the paint with proper laquer thinner -- and cutting in with a brush first. Then two thin and patient coats with a sponge roller is basically how I've had great luck getting fairly smooth and even vertical copper surfaces.
Priming of course, is crucial.
The back wall of the kitchen was formica. But it's copper now." (Quoted in its entirety from her July 11th email)
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The subject of wall application (vertical surfaces) arises quite frequently. The reason for the questions is that this copper liquid paint is really a "coating". The material is thicker than paint and may sag if applied in a thick manner.
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Priming is another question callers ask. Priming is not needed to contain rust. Yet applying primer to a wood surface or other surface types invariably improve the long term results of any coating application.
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