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Black Mirror BETA – The shiniest most reflective brush-able black on the planet!
A full release is planned as soon as the final formulation is complete – add your name to the box for the first relaunch. Your support has been incredible, thank you!
BLACK MIRROR Black gloss potion Hybrid solvent-based coating 250 ML For centuries a high-gloss brushable mirror paint has eluded alchemists and scientists. Cars need to be lacquered, gloss needs to be sprayed. Household gloss left brushmarks and artists dreamed of a mega gloss for their work. You needed to buy gloss topcoats, and if you got it wrong it foamed and bubbled and clouded your work. Brushable, super reflective paints are elusive, challenging, and difficult to use. We really hope this contribution fixes that and enables you to do things you couldn’t before in your work!
MASTER OF THE DARK ARTS
Artist Stuart Semple and his studio geeks are well known for creating both the blackest black paints and Mirror – the first and best brushable mirror chrome paint. We are hyped to share that these discoveries have now collided to enable you to wield the power of Black Mirror, simply the shiniest, mirroriest black coating out there.
- SELF LEVELING
- RIDICULOUSLY REFLECTIVE
- GOES ON WITH A BRUSH OR SPRAY
- BLACKER THAN A GOTH’S HEART
- DRIES REALLY TOUGH AND DURABLE
- NONE MORE BLACK
CAN YOU HELP?
Is Black Mirror really the world’s most reflective Black paint?
We believe so! It’s way shinier and more reflective than any brushable paint we’ve put it up against. But we don’t know everything. that’s where you come in! We would love you to put it through its paces, compare it to other paints, and let us know if we’ve really nailed it.
We’ve made a small batch of lab tins of this bonkers new Black Mirror concoction. We are sharing them with a small number of artists in order to get a sense of how you use them and how we can make it even better for all artists. We will send you a survey a couple of weeks after you get the paint, and if you have time we’d love to hear all your thoughts. As a thank you, we will make sure you get a healthy discount on the final formulation.
Use the Right Sort of Sand
Simple as this DIY formula is to mix and use, for maximum effectiveness, use the right kind of sand. Resist the temptation to dig your fill of free sand from the beach or sandy soil from your backyard. Such sand can contain impurities likely to negatively impact the paint and leave you with a clumpy mess. Keep in mind, too, that coarser sand provides better traction than finer sand. Play sand—the sort sold for crafts and children’s sandboxes—is clean enough and coarse enough for this project.
Don’t break out that can left over from your last wall painting project or concoct a formula of your own. For this job, you’ll get best results with floor paint—or, ideally for an outdoor product, a specially formulated porch paint. Wall paints simply aren’t tough enough for the heavy traffic floors and stairs experience. A quality porch paint, typically suitable for wood and concrete, will also be mildew-resistant.
- Wire brush or scraper
- Sandpaper or power sander
- Paint (ideally, acrylic floor paint)
- Clean 1-gallon container
- Paint stirrer
- 3-inch paintbrush or ¼-inch nap paint roller
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- Paint tray (if using a roller)
- Play sand
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Homemade Non Skid Paint in 4 Easy Steps
Why stress about slips and falls when you can mix up this simple formula and make outdoor surfaces safer.
STEP 1: Prep and clean the surface thoroughly.
Remove all cracked, flaking, or peeling paint from the area to be refinished with a scraper or stiff wire brush. Next, sand the area by hand or with a power sander. Continue sanding until there’s a roughed-up surface to which the paint can adhere properly. Rinse well with fresh water from the garden hose and allow the surface to dry completely before painting.
STEP 2: Mix four parts paint to one part sand, then apply.
Pour about half a gallon of paint into a clean container, then slowly add sand and mix. Aim for a ratio of four parts paint for every one part sand. Stir well until sand is evenly distributed into the paint. If using a roller, pour a small amount of sand-and-paint combo into the paint tray and apply, or paint with a brush straight from the container. Stir the mixture occasionally throughout the painting process to ensure that the sand and paint remain well mixed.
STEP 3: Allow the initial coat to dry completely.
Let the first coat dry completely. While the sand should not affect dry time, keep in mind that cold temperature and high humidity can increase dry time. To be on the safe side, give the surface 24 hours to cure.
STEP 4: Apply a second coat of paint without sand.
Complete the job with a second, sand-free coat. This won’t impact the added traction, but it should make inevitable dark specks, caused by the sand, less noticeable. Over time and with wear, however, the dark spots are likely to show through.
Alternative Anti-Slip Tricks for Outdoor Surfaces
If painting a highly visible area and want a seamless, spotless look, skip sand and mix a clear plastic grit, such as Seal Krete Clear-Grip (view on Amazon), into the paint.
To gain traction on smooth concrete, consider etching it with a four parts water to one part muriatic acid solution. Safety Rule: Remember to add acid to water (not the other way around) to avoid a dangerous exothermic reaction. Pour it onto the surface until the slippery surface is lessened, then rinse well with clean water.
Another option is to glue down rows of coarse, non-slip strips (like those used to provide traction in the bathtub). While these strips lose their grit in time, so too does the mixture of paint and sand.
If you live somewhere with harsh winters, expect to reapply your treatment, whatever it is, every two or three years.
