Overview
Get an industrial look in your home with Craig and Rose Artisan Rust Effect paint, ideal for decorating everything from feature walls to garden ornaments. The luxurious finish can be achieved when used in combination with the Rust Activator Solution. Simply apply these two products together and allow the oxidation to occur it will leave you with lovely earthy tones and a statement look.
Craig and Rose's range of Artisan effects allow you to create bold and beautiful effects in your home.
- Industrial look
- Two-part system with the Rust Activator Solution
- Creates a luxurious rust effect
- Ideal for feature walls
Not suitable for areas of high wear, wet areas or absorbent surfaces.
| Area | Interior & Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Walls, garden ornaments and home accessories |
| Base | Water-Based |
| Coverage | Paint is up to 5m² per litre |
| Drying Time | Touch Dry in 4 hours |
| Re-Coat Time | 12 hours |
| Recommended Coats | 2-3 coats |
| Application Method | Brush or Sponge |
| Clean Up | Remove as much paint as possible then clean all tools with warm soapy water |
Preparation
For best results always ensure the surface you will be applying Craig & Rose Rust Effect Paint to are thoroughly prepared.
- Fill any cracks or holes in the surface using a suitable filler such and sand to a smooth surface.
- Lightly abrade surfaces previously painted with silk, satin or glossy paints.
- Bare or porous surfaces will require sealing with Craig & Rose All Purpose Undercoat.
Application
We recommend performing a practice of the rust effect paint to ensure you are happy with the finished results, try it out on a piece of cardboard or another matt surface.
- Mask off any surrounding surfaces with a good quality masking tape.
- Stir the paint and apply using a high-quality synthetic wide brush or natural/synthetic sponge.
- Apply 2-3 coats of the copper effect paint with random brush marks.
- Do not apply too thinly or overspread it needs to have a nice thick coating.
- Allow 12 hours between each coat.
- Once the final coat has been able to dry for 12 hours apply the Rust activator solution using a wide brush or sponge.
- The rust effect will show in 1 hour, to accelerate the rusting effect brush or sponge water immediately after the Activator is applied.
- On exterior surfaces the rust effect will continue to develop over time.
- To protect the surface all the rust effect to dry for 7 days and apply a clear water-based varnish. To avoid damaging the effect apply the varnish in one direction using very light brush strokes.
