About 10–15 sq ft per coat. Test a colour on your surface, or finish a picture frame, lamp, mirror or small decor piece.
Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection
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$19.99 CAD
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Modern Masters Metallic Paint
Real metal shimmer.
No gold leaf needed.
Water-based metallic paint made with real metallic particles and mica. Turn a feature wall, a dresser, a front door or a picture frame into gold, silver, bronze, copper or pearl. Brush, roll or spray, and clean up with soap and water.
30metallic colours, from soft golds to deep bronze
$19.996 oz sample sizes, to test before you commit
Low odourwater-based, with soap-and-water clean-up
Wallsfurniture, doors, trim, ceilings and decor
Colour explorer
Pick your metal.
Tap a colour to see its sizes and prices, then choose it in one click. Not sure? Start with a 6 oz sample.
Screen colours are approximate. Metallics shift with light and viewing angle, so try a 6 oz sample on your surface first.
How much do I need?
Three sizes, from sample to feature wall.
Most colours need 2 coats, and some semi-opaque colours need 3. Coverage depends on the colour and your surface, so these are per-coat estimates.
About 50–100 sq ft per coat. Enough for a dresser, a side table, a front door, a set of cabinet doors or a small accent wall.
About 200–400 sq ft per coat. For feature walls, ceilings, columns and larger furniture projects.
Where to use it
Anything you'd paint, but metal.
Feature wallsA gold, pewter or pearl wall behind a bed, sofa or dining table.
FurnitureDressers, side tables, chairs and headboards.
Doors & trimFront doors, interior doors, mouldings and railings.
Ceilings & columnsA metallic ceiling or column adds drama to a room.
Decor & craftsFrames, lamps, vases, mirrors and DIY pieces.
How to apply it
Prime, paint, protect.
1
Prep and prime
Clean and sand the surface, then prime. Tint your primer close to your metallic: a warm tone under golds and coppers, a cool grey under silvers and pewters. On slick surfaces like laminate, use a bonding primer such as INSL-X Stix.
2
Apply thin coats
Apply 2–3 thin coats about 30 minutes apart, at 14–29 °C. Brush furniture and trim. On walls, work in 4-foot sections and back-roll in one direction to avoid lap marks. Or spray, thinned with up to 16 oz of water per gallon.
3
Protect it
On tabletops, doors, cabinets and other high-touch surfaces, finish with MasterClear Top Coat. It's made for these metallics, so it won't dull the shimmer. Apply 2 coats indoors.
Complete the finish
Everything you need for a lasting metallic finish.
BeforeA primer
Primer tinted close to your colour gives even coverage in fewer coats. Stix Bonding Primer handles slick surfaces like laminate and glossy paint. Ask us to tint it.
The colourMetallic Paint
30 colours in 6 oz, quart and gallon. Most need 2–3 coats, and colours can be intermixed to create your own.
AfterMasterClear Top Coat
Water-based, non-yellowing clear coat in satin or semi-gloss for high-traffic and high-touch surfaces. Shop MasterClear
Metallic Paint or Metal Effects?
Shimmer, or real rust and patina.
Metallic Paint
- The look
- A smooth, even metallic shimmer in 30 colours, from gold and silver to copper, bronze and pearl.
- Best for
- Walls, furniture, doors and decor where you want a consistent metal finish.
Metal Effects
- The look
- A paint made with real iron or copper that you oxidize with a solution to create genuine rust or verdigris.
- Best for
- Aged, weathered and industrial looks on decor and accent pieces.
Watch
See metallic paint in action.
Watch how Modern Masters metallic paint goes on and what the finished shimmer looks like.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How much metallic paint do I need?
Plan on 2 coats, or 3 for semi-opaque colours. A gallon covers about 200–400 sq ft per coat and a quart about 50–100 sq ft, depending on the colour and surface. A dresser or front door usually takes one quart. An accent wall of about 100 sq ft takes about a gallon for 2–3 coats.
Do I need a primer?
Yes. Metallics are partly translucent, so the colour underneath shows through. Prime with a primer tinted close to your metallic: warm tones under golds and coppers, cool greys under silvers and pewters. On slick surfaces, use a bonding primer like INSL-X Stix.
How do I avoid lap marks and streaks on a wall?
Work in 4-foot sections, keep a wet edge and back-roll every section in the same direction. Thin coats work better than heavy ones. For large walls, Modern Masters recommends adding up to 16 oz of Metallic Paint Extender per gallon to slow drying.
Do I need a top coat?
On most interior walls, no. On tabletops, cabinets, doors, railings and anything handled often, finish with 2 coats of MasterClear, which protects the finish without dulling the metallic look.
Can I use it outdoors?
The Metallic Paint Collection is made for interiors. Exterior use needs MasterClear on top (3 or more coats) and the right primer for the surface. Contact us before starting an exterior project.
Can I mix colours?
Yes. Modern Masters metallics can be intermixed to create custom shades. Mix enough for the whole project at once so the colour stays consistent.
Is every colour in stock?
Many colours and sizes ship from stock. Anything shown as special order can still be ordered for you. It takes about 2–4 weeks, and extra charges may apply. Contact us to place a special order.
How long does it take to dry?
About 30 minutes between coats and about 1 hour to touch at 21 °C and 50% humidity. Apply between 14 and 29 °C (58–85 °F).
How do I clean up?
It's water-based, so brushes, rollers and tools clean up with warm soapy water right after use.
Ready to go metallic?
Find your colourProtect high-touch projects with MasterClear Top Coat, and see the full Modern Masters collection.