Overview

Craig & Rose Artisan Stainless Steel Effect is a crisp metallic effect paint finish that will add a contemporary touch to your home. Looking for an industrial look or to add an architectural focal point to a space, the Artisan Stainless Steel Effect is the attention grabbing finish you need. Playing with the light, this glimmering decorative finish is also perfect to brighten darker spaces.

Can be used on walls and furniture
Best suited to indoor spaces
Can also be used for craft projects

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Trim areas, Furniture, Feature walls
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 12m² per litre
Drying Time	2-4 Hours
Re-Coat Time	4 Hours
Recommended Coats	2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	Remove as much paint as possible from equipment before cleaning with water. Clean hands with warm soapy water.

Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from oil, dirt and grease or flaking coatings.

Remove loose or flaking paint, fill cracks or holes with filler and sand smooth.
Abrade any silk, satin or glossy surfaces before painting over.
Treat any mould with scouring pad and bleach solution (1 part to 3 with water), leave on the surface for 15 minutes then wash with clean water and dry.
New dry plaster, or porous surfaces should be primed with a coat of or other suitable primers.

Note: Do not apply in temperatures near freezing as this will seriously slow down the drying and may destroy the structure of the paint. Do not apply to highly absorbent surfaces.

Application

As with all of the Artisan paint effects, it is suggested that you practice the application process on a separate board/s where possible to allow you to discover your preferred result, trying a few different application tools to see what suits your scheme best.

If multiple tins have been purchased, it is recommended to pour all tins of Craig & Rose Stainless Steel Effect into a clean dry container to ensure evenness of colour.
Stir thoroughly prior to use.
Mask off adjacent walls, skirting boards and cornices.
Brush around the edges of the wall.
Apply the first coat with a medium nap roller using light, even pressure.
Take the roller close to the edge to cover the brush marks.
Working in small sections, apply the second coat with a roller.
While the paint is still wet, drag the brush in a random pattern. Best results are achieved by lightly brushing in one direction or reworking paint to achieve a brushed stainless steel effect. Make sure to overlap brushed areas to achieve an even effect. Avoid touching up.
Spraying: On broad wall areas application by spray is recommended as this will give a more authentic look. Thin with 5% water if required. Apply 3-4 thin coats to achieve the desired effect and coverage.
Thinning: Recommended for spraying only. Thin with 5% water.
Ensure the previous coat has fully dried for 4 hours before over coating.