{"product_id":"silver-metallic-paint-guild-lane-gild","title":"Silver Metallic Paint – Guild Lane GILD Originals | Interior Gilding Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLove the look of traditional silver leaf but not the sticky size, fly-away sheets of leaf and all the extra time and faff?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuild Lane GILD Originals Silver gives you a beautiful polished-metal look straight from the pot — without the fuss of traditional gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish-made and wonderfully easy to use, this water-based metallic enamel is packed with high-quality metallic pigments to create a smooth, lustrous and non-tarnishing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGILD Silver is bright and elegant, with shimmering white highlights and soft pale-grey shadows that give it the appearance of freshly polished metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of my favourite ways to add those all-important finishing touches to a project. Use it to highlight carved furniture details, transform frames and decorative objects, update metal hardware, edge ceramic coasters and serving trays or add a beautiful metallic accent wherever your project needs a little something extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because there's no specialist gilding equipment or adhesive required, it's equally suitable for experienced furniture artists and anyone simply wanting to get creative at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love GILD Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful polished silver metallic finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality metallic pigments for authentic depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, buildable coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-levelling formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable once fully cured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-tarnishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow odour and low VOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to apply with a brush, roller or sponge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for interior use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Can I Use It On?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGILD Originals can be used on a surprisingly wide range of properly prepared interior surfaces, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimed wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimed plaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimed canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther suitably primed or sealed surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, your surface should be clean, dry and properly prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw or porous wood should be sealed or primed before painting. Very smooth, glossy or non-porous surfaces may benefit from light sanding or a suitable primer to help with adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry GILD Silver for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighting carved furniture details and mouldings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdating vintage handles and hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture and mirror frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coasters and decorative ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden serving trays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVases and decorative glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigurines and ornaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns and lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative craft projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding metallic highlights to painted furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little really can make all the difference — it's all in the detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir thoroughly before every use to distribute the metallic pigments evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply in thin, even coats using a good-quality brush, fine roller or sponge and allow the paint to self-level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor smaller projects, fine details and those all-important finishing touches, my Artist's Brush Set is ideal for applying GILD. [Link to Artist's Brushes →]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne coat provides good coverage, but two thin coats are recommended for the smoothest, richest and most refined metallic finish. Allow the first coat to dry before applying the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGILD can also be layered to create greater depth and texture, or used with stippling and blending techniques to create different decorative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways test your colour and finish on a small or inconspicuous area before beginning your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrying \u0026amp; Curing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouch dry: approximately 30 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to recoat: approximately 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully cured: approximately 21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the finish to cure fully before subjecting it to regular or heavier handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little GILD goes a surprisingly long way:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual coverage will vary depending on the texture, porosity and preparation of your surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning Your Brushes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean brushes and tools promptly after use with warm water and mild soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGILD Originals creates a durable finish once fully cured and doesn't normally require additional protection for decorative interior use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor frequently handled surfaces or projects requiring extra durability, apply a suitable compatible varnish or clear topcoat. Always test first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMix Your Own Metallic Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy experimenting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll GILD colours can be mixed together to create your own custom metallic shades. 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