Thanks, you’re the only person who made sense and gave me the proper tools to paint my cabinet. I am redoing a cabinet with metallic paint. Thanks again!
Hi, I just finished a small dresser with modern masters metallic paint and didnt seal it yet. Upon putting a drawer back it chipped. How long does it take to fully cure and how much more durable would it be with the topcoat? What shine should the topcoat be? Thank you
Hi. Sorry I am just seeing this. The reason it chipped could be that you didn't prep the piece properly. The paint shouldn't chip. So often people don't realize that furniture needs to be properly prepped first. Also, did you put a primer on?
You can use a water based primer, yes. It will not buckle on mdf. You aren't coating a ton of it and it isn't sitting on there soaking in. You are just brushing it on. I would highly recommend you scuff sand though before doing any painting. If it looks like it has a coating on it - like a lot of the 1970s furniture (they look like they have a gloss finish on them) just scuff sand first so that the paint will stick. Otherwise paint just slides off. A lot of the old furniture is fake wood and has a very high glossy finish. All that should be scuff sanded first. A quick sand with 220 grit.
You want to use a really good brush. With metallic paint I recommend using a high quality synthetic brush that you can buy at the hardware store. Also, go one way with metallic paint. I think I talked about that in the video. You don't want to go back and forth like you do with chalk paint. Metallic paint needs to be treated differently - more gentle. Once you do it a few times you will get the hang of it - no worries. Thank you!
Ametra, I almost always do a scuff sand on my furniture so the primer will grip. IT just requires a quick scuff sand with a 220 grit. Then a primer, then your paint. I recommend a latex primer underneath Modern Masters.
Using chalk paint makes the silver paint " come-up" or "coming-up", what does this mean and why? Also, what sealer did you use, I could not read the can and you did not mention the name?
Paula, Hi. I do not know why the chalk paint causes this - it is something in the formula that makes it react this way. That is what I was told my someone that works at MM. This happens when you put on the topcoat - the metallic paint comes up on your brush as you are applying the topcoat. There is a reaction between the topcoat and the chalk paint underneath the metallic paint. So I was told to use a latex primer - any latex primer. Then when you are ready to topcoat your painted piece, topcoat with the Modern Masters topcoat called MasterClear. The can says Metallic Paint Collection, MasterClear, Acrylic Polyurethane UV Protective Clear Topcoat. IT is a green can. You can find the MM products at specialty paint stores (like places that sell Benjamin Moore) or on Amazon. Be careful though on Amazon as sometimes the prices tend to be very high. I hope this helps you.
I never use MM for blending, just chalk paints. I would say practice first. I don't think that it will blend well at all. Totally different properties to metallic paint. Chalk type of paints are better suited for blends.
I don't quite understand what happens if you use chalk paint as the bottom coat, and oil based primer as the primer (I love Kilz stain blocker oil based primer)
I was talking about how chalk paint underneath the MM metallic paint can cause issues. If you aren't having any problems with the oil primer, go ahead and use it. MM office told me that latex primer is best underneath their metallic paint. I was just passing on info. Use what works for you with the metallics. The issue with the chalk paint was that the metalic paint was actually coming off the furniture when I went to put the topcoat on. It was a disaster. If you find the oil primer works, that's good.
You can use any water based primer actually. Kilz makes a standard white water based one but any water based primer works. I sometimes get it tinted and that works too. So it does not have to be Kilz - any latex primer would be fine. Just do a thin coat.
I’m going to search your videos to see if you ever used these metallics for stenciling & what brushes you recommend. It appears all the stencil brushes I find online have natural bristles. I’d love to create a Victorian wallpaper look. Cost and skill level are intimidating obstacles to counter.
Yes I have used them for stenciling. You don't have to use stencil brushes, you can use small sponges. You want to use the kind that have tiny holes. The dollar store sells them in the makeup aisle. They are for foundation. The trick is to dab off some of the paint first, before dabbing the stencil.
@@RitaShurmerArt You ROCK! Thanks! as soon as I am done figuring out if I want pearl white or oyster, & where I’m going to get the best bargain online here... I plan on binge watching more of your work. Thank you! 🥰
Hi, could you tell me about how much paint it took you to cover the piece you are working on in this video. I have a similar size piece and I'm going to use the metallic rose. Do you think I could get away with the 6oz or do you think the 32 oz.
Lauree, I can't remember how much that one took. The top on this was pretty big, even though it doens't look big in the video. I would say 6 oz is not enough. It would be better if you had maybe two of those at least. I have not worked with the rose gold color. If it isn't opaque then you are going to need to put more coats on. Usually with that silver I can get away with 2 coats. But it is opaque, so it has pretty good coverage. Anything less, you will need more coats. I hope that helps. Opaque has the best coverage.
I’m a bit confused and need some help. You said not to use chalk paint at all for your base buu One video I watch from someone else said to use chalk paint as the base. Here is the video, what should I do? ua-cam.com/video/OjICVz8vGB0/v-deo.html
cre, I am sorry I did not reply sooner. I just am seeing this. I was told by someone that works for Modern Masters that there is a reaction between the chalk paint and when you topcoat - the metallic paint actually comes up when you are applying the topcoat. I say this because this was my experience. All my metallic paint was coming up when I was applying my topcoat. So that is when I reached out to Modern Masters. They told me my base needs to be a latex primer - not chalk paint. I am not sure the reason but there is a reaction between the chalk paint/metallic paint/topcoat. So I just do it the right way now so that does not happen again. I use a latex primer (you can get this as home depot or lowes), then 2 coats at least of MM metallic paint (more if you are not using opaque), then the Modern Masters topcoat made for metallic paint. IT is called MasterClear.
Thanks, you’re the only person who made sense and gave me the proper tools to paint my cabinet. I am redoing a cabinet with metallic paint. Thanks again!
Oh wow, I am glad this video helped you! I will be doing a new video soon on MM so stay tuned.
Thank you for this thorough explanation...this is the best video by far..I wasted a lot of time watching useless videos.
I'm glad it helped you!
Hi, I just finished a small dresser with modern masters metallic paint and didnt seal it yet. Upon putting a drawer back it chipped. How long does it take to fully cure and how much more durable would it be with the topcoat? What shine should the topcoat be? Thank you
Hi. Sorry I am just seeing this. The reason it chipped could be that you didn't prep the piece properly. The paint shouldn't chip. So often people don't realize that furniture needs to be properly prepped first. Also, did you put a primer on?
Will a water based primer work on MDF wood without it making the wood buckle or bubble?
You can use a water based primer, yes. It will not buckle on mdf. You aren't coating a ton of it and it isn't sitting on there soaking in. You are just brushing it on. I would highly recommend you scuff sand though before doing any painting. If it looks like it has a coating on it - like a lot of the 1970s furniture (they look like they have a gloss finish on them) just scuff sand first so that the paint will stick. Otherwise paint just slides off. A lot of the old furniture is fake wood and has a very high glossy finish. All that should be scuff sanded first. A quick sand with 220 grit.
How did you do the top? I would be afraid of brush strokes in such a large area.i always struggle with that anyway. Thanks. Great video!
You want to use a really good brush. With metallic paint I recommend using a high quality synthetic brush that you can buy at the hardware store. Also, go one way with metallic paint. I think I talked about that in the video. You don't want to go back and forth like you do with chalk paint. Metallic paint needs to be treated differently - more gentle. Once you do it a few times you will get the hang of it - no worries. Thank you!
Thanks you girl....... ❤❤🙏
do you sand before doing the primer, or just apply the primer?
Ametra, I almost always do a scuff sand on my furniture so the primer will grip. IT just requires a quick scuff sand with a 220 grit. Then a primer, then your paint. I recommend a latex primer underneath Modern Masters.
Using chalk paint makes the silver paint " come-up" or "coming-up", what does this mean and why? Also, what sealer did you use, I could not read the can and you did not mention the name?
Paula, Hi. I do not know why the chalk paint causes this - it is something in the formula that makes it react this way. That is what I was told my someone that works at MM. This happens when you put on the topcoat - the metallic paint comes up on your brush as you are applying the topcoat. There is a reaction between the topcoat and the chalk paint underneath the metallic paint. So I was told to use a latex primer - any latex primer. Then when you are ready to topcoat your painted piece, topcoat with the Modern Masters topcoat called MasterClear. The can says Metallic Paint Collection, MasterClear, Acrylic Polyurethane UV Protective Clear Topcoat. IT is a green can. You can find the MM products at specialty paint stores (like places that sell Benjamin Moore) or on Amazon. Be careful though on Amazon as sometimes the prices tend to be very high. I hope this helps you.
Thank you for all the explanation. Great video.
Oh good! You are welcome!
Your video is the only one on YT that explains everything about painting with the MM paint. Great job!
@@jafallica Really? Wow! I am glad I posted this then!
Restyled Renewed yes really! Best video imo using the MM. You explain everything so easily to understand.
Restyled Renewed I watched the lady on Suite Pieces and she says it’s ok to use Annie Sloan chalk paint as a primer before using the metallic paint.
How does it blend? I am planning on a red/pink metallic ombré for an Art Deco vanity.
I never use MM for blending, just chalk paints. I would say practice first. I don't think that it will blend well at all. Totally different properties to metallic paint. Chalk type of paints are better suited for blends.
Restyled Renewed thanks that’s the conclusion I was coming to.
I don't quite understand what happens if you use chalk paint as the bottom coat, and oil based primer as the primer (I love Kilz stain blocker oil based primer)
I was talking about how chalk paint underneath the MM metallic paint can cause issues. If you aren't having any problems with the oil primer, go ahead and use it. MM office told me that latex primer is best underneath their metallic paint. I was just passing on info. Use what works for you with the metallics. The issue with the chalk paint was that the metalic paint was actually coming off the furniture when I went to put the topcoat on. It was a disaster. If you find the oil primer works, that's good.
why did they recommend a latex paint only? whats wrong if you used a oil primer? or a lacquer undercoator?
I often use chalk paint. They do not recommend chalk paint as a undercoat. That's what I meant.
Which Kilz water based latex primer do you use, I can't tell from the video since it is reversed?
You can use any water based primer actually. Kilz makes a standard white water based one but any water based primer works. I sometimes get it tinted and that works too. So it does not have to be Kilz - any latex primer would be fine. Just do a thin coat.
What color is the small gray container of the Modern Masters paint?
Corinne, I think that was black pearl. It is actually more on the black side. They do make 2 grays - Steel Gray and Pewter.
Thank you!
what color is the dresser in the background....????
The big armoire? IT was not painted yet so that is just wood.
I’m going to search your videos to see if you ever used these metallics for stenciling & what brushes you recommend. It appears all the stencil brushes I find online have natural bristles. I’d love to create a Victorian wallpaper look. Cost and skill level are intimidating obstacles to counter.
Yes I have used them for stenciling. You don't have to use stencil brushes, you can use small sponges. You want to use the kind that have tiny holes. The dollar store sells them in the makeup aisle. They are for foundation. The trick is to dab off some of the paint first, before dabbing the stencil.
@@RitaShurmerArt You ROCK! Thanks! as soon as I am done figuring out if I want pearl white or oyster, & where I’m going to get the best bargain online here... I plan on binge watching more of your work. Thank you! 🥰
What brand of sealer did you use?
Lorraine, I used the one for the metallic paints. It is called MasterClear. You want to make sure you use this one for metallics.
Restyled Renewed I think you meant to say topcoat not paint.
@@RitaShurmerArt Thank you
Which exactly silver you used? Is it silver opaque or semi opaque ? Nice video
Hi there. Sorry I am just seeing this. It is opaque. It has good coverage!
Hi, could you tell me about how much paint it took you to cover the piece you are working on in this video. I have a similar size piece and I'm going to use the metallic rose. Do you think I could get away with the 6oz or do you think the 32 oz.
Lauree, I can't remember how much that one took. The top on this was pretty big, even though it doens't look big in the video. I would say 6 oz is not enough. It would be better if you had maybe two of those at least. I have not worked with the rose gold color. If it isn't opaque then you are going to need to put more coats on. Usually with that silver I can get away with 2 coats. But it is opaque, so it has pretty good coverage. Anything less, you will need more coats. I hope that helps. Opaque has the best coverage.
@@RitaShurmerArt Thank You
I’m a bit confused and need some help. You said not to use chalk paint at all for your base buu One video I watch from someone else said to use chalk paint as the base. Here is the video, what should I do? ua-cam.com/video/OjICVz8vGB0/v-deo.html
cre, I am sorry I did not reply sooner. I just am seeing this. I was told by someone that works for Modern Masters that there is a reaction between the chalk paint and when you topcoat - the metallic paint actually comes up when you are applying the topcoat. I say this because this was my experience. All my metallic paint was coming up when I was applying my topcoat. So that is when I reached out to Modern Masters. They told me my base needs to be a latex primer - not chalk paint. I am not sure the reason but there is a reaction between the chalk paint/metallic paint/topcoat. So I just do it the right way now so that does not happen again. I use a latex primer (you can get this as home depot or lowes), then 2 coats at least of MM metallic paint (more if you are not using opaque), then the Modern Masters topcoat made for metallic paint. IT is called MasterClear.
The low resolution upload kills this video otherwise thumbs up