08-20-2009, 09:04 AM
I have turned my attention to the front wall. I thought I would try one of the "stone" paints available at the home improvement stores. These are spray cans of paint with multiple colors and a rough texture. I wasn't sure how it would work, and frankly wasn't expecting any suitable results. But I think it is doable now! Here are a couple pics on scrap material. My first try on unpainted white styrene showed me that the finish texture would be acceptable, but with the light coat desirable, the white shows through. For teh attempt pictured here, I first sprayed the white styrene with grey primer. As it turns out, the grey primer is a great choice for an underlayment color, matching the tones in the stone paint well, I think. I ran an errand while the paint dried. I'm not sure how long I was, maybe 20 minutes. I wish I had paid attention! When I checked for dryness, I could feel it was tacky, but did not mar from my finger. I wasn't happy about the mortar lines being filled up. I ran the back edge of an Exacto blade along the lines, and the paint came off nicely! That is the grey primer you see in the mortar lines. At this point I'm thinking not bad. Instead of the primer grey, I could use another color for the mortar.
I would appreciate it very much if as many folk as possible make suggestions for colors to be used for both the mortar and window and door trim, based on the color of the stone paint. I'm looking for a classy look. Thanks
Here is a shot of the scene featuring the office front, to give an idea of the context.
I would appreciate it very much if as many folk as possible make suggestions for colors to be used for both the mortar and window and door trim, based on the color of the stone paint. I'm looking for a classy look. Thanks
Here is a shot of the scene featuring the office front, to give an idea of the context.