STARRY CEILING KITS

Pixie paint is actually a clear coating with a matt finish which contains tiny particles/ granules, which are themselves a light green in colour. However once applied over a textured white ceiling, they are virtually invisible to the naked eye.  The particles used to make particles are a mixture of 2 glow colours:  green and sky-blue.

No. This paint leaves a slightly textured coating owing to the special ‘Star’ particles contained in the paint. This would be more visually apparent on a smooth ceiling than on a textured one.  

For optimum performance, this paint should be applied to a white surface, but yes, in theory you could use it on darker surfaces, though this may reduce the glow performance and the ‘star-particles’ would be more apparent / visible as a result in normal / daylight.

If you apply over a white surface the paint should be mostly unnoticeable in daytime. However It is not invisible. Ideally the is paint is best used on a textured ceiling as a smooth ‘matt’ ceilings tend draw the eye to the slightest blemish. However the the fun and enjoyment of a Starry Ceiling at night, far outweigh any minor daytime presence.

The advanced glow-in-the-dark technology used in the creation of this paint, will deliver up to 12 hours glowing time and last for many years. To enjoy the Starry Sky Paint effect at its best, we recommend you turn-on the bedroom lights (or use a mains UV Black light) to charge-up the paint for 20-30 minutes before bedtime.

Whilst daylight (natural light) will charge this paint, by the time the dark of night has arrived’ it will only produce a weak glow as most of the energy stored will already have been used. 

If the room has suitable electric lighting, then this should be adequate to charge the ceiling for 20 – 30 minutes or so before bedtime. However for the really best starry effect and glow performance, we recommend using a ceiling mounted mains UV Black light.  

Easy. Once the first coat has dried, simply apply a second and perhaps even a third coating to those areas where you want a greater density of glow stars.  We find patched of uncoated ceiling amongst the glow sections give the appearance of deep space and only enhance the overall effect.  So best not to over do it.  The less is more :-0)

Odours are normally associated with solvent / spirit based paints. Starry Sky Paint is a safe, water based paint which has no unpleasant odour.

Unlike ordinary ceiling paint, Starry Sky Paint is not meant to cover the whole surface of the ceiling, far from it.  Starry Sky Paint is best applied as irregular shaped strips and patches of random size, shape and position across the surface. How much you have is entirely up to you and the effect you want. Stay away from the ceiling edges and corners, so at night in the dark; when a white ceiling will look black, all you should see is a blanket of stars. 

In terms of coverage we say 350ml jar should be enough for a typical bedroom ceiling.  This is jar size we supply with our Starry-Sky Ceiling Kits too.  If you want more stars you an always add more if you wish.

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