Every year it's the same, when the air starts to warm up and your mind starts to imagine those slow paced, relaxing summer days, what better than in your very own beach house.

And if we talk about beach houses, the interior design trends have taken a certain stand during recent years. They strive to make the most of spaces and reconnect with nature, respecting it with sustainable choices in terms of both furniture and furnishings.

This is why we are proud to present a most unusual element of our VALPAINT interior design paint collection: SABULADOR.

The sand effect of SABULADOR paint

SABULADOR is a decorative paint boasting most unusual luminescent sand reflections, that are able to reproduce a stunning effect on indoor walls, bestowing that special extra touch of originality and luminosity to all the environments in which it is used.

The final finish is textured and uneven, representing the key element of this decorative paint: its outstanding technical and aesthetic features allows it to offer a marvellous variety of chiaroscuro shaded effects (an aspect that, in certain cases, can prove useful in concealing any imperfections on the wall), especially when outdoor light “streams” into the room.

More specifically, SABULADOR comes in two different versions:
• LUX, the classic version of the product, with a more luminous effect

• MATT, the opaque finish version

Sand effect paint: colours

Its natural look means that SABULADOR adapts perfectly to all the other colours and any type of decoration

It is perfect for a farmhouse, shabby-chic kitchen, a zen bathroom, yet also a modern living area or a minimalist bedroom. The important aspect is to pay particular attention to the various combinations used and all the smaller details.

One can choose a harmonious interior design in natural tones or a décor based on elegant contrasts, bearing in mind that:
• white is the colour par excellence for a bright and well balanced décor
• golden sandy beige walls are perfect to create a warm and glowing atmosphere
• shades of brown are ideal for a more natural farmhouse style
• pink/beige creates a more delicate and feminine atmosphere
• black is perfect when paired with contrast colours in a contemporary environment
• pastel colours are always a winner to create “softer” environments which still remain cool and stylish

How to use the sand effect paint

PHASE 1  - PREPARATION OF THE SUPPORT SURFACE

• Check that the support surface is firm and remove any impurities
• Remove any old paint if loose and flaky and wash with suitable detergents
• Level off with stucco, if necessary, and when dry apply a base coat of PRIMART 600 diluted 15-20% in water. Use a wool roller, paint brush or spray gun to apply the PRIMART 600. After 4 hours at 20°C, it is now possible to apply the special effect coat.

PHASE 2: APPLYING SABULADOR
There are two different ways to apply the SABULADOR sand effect paint:

1) Sand Dune Effect
The application technique consists in applying small amounts of the paint, with alternating strokes, in all directions and as unevenly as possible.

• Apply and work SABULADOR gradually on a small surface of around 1-2 sqm using a PV 76 Brush.
• After about 5-10 minutes at 20°C, use the PV 76 Brush again, this time without any paint, to move and smooth out the more granular areas in all directions to create a sand dune effect.  At the same time, remove any brush strokes with a softer hand, again in all directions.

2) Grand Canyon Layered Effect
The application technique consists in applying small amounts of the pain with irregular oblique or vertical brush strokes around 10-15 cm in length.

• Apply and work SABULADOR gradually on a small surface of around 1-2 sqm using a PV 76 Brush.
• After about 5-10 minutes at 20°C, use the PV 76 Brush again, this time without any paint, to move and smooth out the more granular areas with irregular brush strokes in the same direction as before. At the same time, remove any brush strokes with a softer hand, again in the same direction as before.

3) Sand Dune Effect with Glitter

To achieve a glitter finish, add STAR P 400 SILVER or STAR P 405 GOLD to SABULADOR LUX or MATT using the quantities indicated below: 40 g per 2.5 litres of SABULADOR

PHASE 3: COLOUR

For catalogue colours from Col. 600 to Col. 616 only, SABULADOR LUX is supplied already coloured.

To obtain the other colours, it is necessary to add the required amount of coloured paste, referred to as ‘Colorì’ to the SABULADOR LUX or MATT product.

Alternatively, the VALCLONE Paint Mixing System can be used.

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