Tone Down a Dark Brick Red Wall With Gold Metallic Paint
Posted by: THAT Painter Lady in Painting TechniquesYou would think I would have the answer to every question I get in my mailbox… well here I am again, trying to answer a perplexing color question.
Debra
I recently painted an accent wall a dark "brick" red. It's a beautiful color, but I think I would like to tone it down a bit by adding a sponging technique with a lighter color. I've never done this before and I hope it goes well. What color should I use? The other walls in the room are a yellowish color and I am thinking that a gold metallic paint would work great for this. Can you give me any tips? Thanks!
How would this look? Always a question until you see the end results. Gold over a dark color is going to be dramatic. But… how is it going to co-ordinate with the light yellow color on the other walls?
First, the question of sponging on a color. This is an old style that can lead to problems. Sponging with a sea sponge has it's uses, but it can seem outdated on a beautifully painted base coat. I would look into using the Ralph Lauren Candlelight topcoat. It will add drama to your dark red walls without changing the dramatic accent of the space. This is a roll on top coat and very - in fashion - at this time.
You could glaze over the dark walls with the yellow from the other walls, but I wouldn't recommend it. The yellow will be the dominate color and kill the dramatic effect the deep brick red accent has on the room.
These are just my thoughts… anyone else have any helpful ideas? Leave your comments below.
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June 16th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Hello…
This dark “brick” red with a Candlelight finish top coat is pretty much the look I am working on currently, although I have chosen a “Classic Red” that doesn’t have quite the brownish tones of “brick red”. I would love to know how this previously mentioned project turned out. I have read online that the Candlelight finish can look like “dried glue” on the wall. Anyone else used this stuff?
Thanks
Jonathan
June 23rd, 2007 at 11:33 am
An option would be to mix a gold shimmer in with your existing color and repaint the wall. It leaves a very suble look and is gorgeous when struck by candlelight.
Happy painting!!!!!