Craig and Rose Artisan Copper Effect Paints

Create a statement with Craig and Rose Artisan Copper Effect paint and bring the look of brushed bruised or polished copper into your project. Different finishes can be created by applying the copper effect paint with different methods or for a weathered look apply the Artisan Copper Patina Solution on top. Suitable for a range of surfaces including walls, furniture, ornaments, trim and ceilings the real copper particles in this paint give you a lustrous metallic finish.

Perfect for both interior and exterior creative projects it will give your home a contemporary edge.

• Lustrous metallic finish
• Weathered look - when applied with Artisan Copper Patina Solution
• brushed, bruised or polished copper finish
• Ideal for feature walls

For best results always ensure the surface you will be applying Craig & Rose Copper Effect Paint to are thoroughly prepared.

• Fill any cracks or holes in the surface using a suitable filler such as a Polycell Trade One Fill Filler and sand to a smooth surface.
• Lightly abrade surfaces previously painted with silk, satin or glossy paints.
• Pare or porous surfaces will require sealing with Craig and Rose 1829 Vintage Colours Undercoat.

We recommend performing a practice of the copper effect paint to ensure you are happy with the finished results, try it out on a piece of cardboard or another matt surface.

• Ensure to mask off any surrounding surfaces with a good-quality masking tape.
• Use a high-quality synthetic brush to apply the copper effect paint to the edges of the wall.
• Apply the first full coat with a medium pile roller in light even pressured strokes, taking the roller as close to the edge as possible.
• Allow to dry for 12 hours and apply the second coat with the roller.
• Whilst the paint is still wet drag a brush across the surface in the required pattern, ensuring to overlap all the brush marks for an even finish.
• The paint will be surface dry in 2-4 hours.
• In exterior conditions due to the copper elements in the paint it will weather naturally.

Copper Patina Effect

• The Patina solution must be applied after 45 -75 minutes of the final coat of paint, do not leave the paint to fully dry.
• Apply 2 coats of Artisan Copper Patina by brush or with a muslin cloth, working in a random pattern.
• To increase the intensity of the green effect add another coat.
• The effect will begin to show within hours and will continue to develop for 12 hours.
• Recoat time is 4 hours.
• Do not apply a clear sealer as this may remove or damage the effect.
• Always ensure to cover all surfaces as this product may stain.

Q. Do I always need to use the Copper Patina?

A. The Craig & Rose Copper Effect paint can be used as a stand-alone product on your walls and home accessories. However, if you would like a weathered look on interior surfaces you will need to apply the Copper Patina to get this effect. Exterior surfaces will weather over time.

Q. Why use Craig & Rose Artisan Copper Effect Paint?

A. Craig & Rose Artisan Copper Effect Paints are designed to create a realistic copper finish on various surfaces. They are formulated with metallic pigments and special binders to mimic the appearance of genuine copper. This allows you to achieve the rich, warm tones and vibrant sheen associated with copper without the high cost or labour-intensive process of working with real copper.

Delivery

All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £3.99 for express delivery.

Special Delivery

You can now choose some special delivery options. 

• AM Delivery: Get your order by 12pm
  If placed on a working day before 3pm, the AM Delivery will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday AM (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM. All orders have a charge of £12.99 for AM delivery.

• Late Cut-Off: Get an extra hour to place your order for Next Working Day delivery.
  Orders placed on a working day before 4pm will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 4pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £5.99 for Late Cut-Off delivery.

• Saturday Delivery: Get your order on Saturday
  Option available on Fridays. Orders placed on Friday before 3pm will be delivered on Saturday. All orders have a charge of £9.95 for Saturday delivery.

Exceptions

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by the contact form below or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

Please note any bespoke or mixed to order items can not be returned, if you are unsure this is your product please check the listing or contact us for details. 

We always recommend getting samples or contacting us for free of charge colourcharts. We do our best to represent colours as accurately as possible however screens variations and different surfaces can alter this. Unfortunately in the event you do not like the colour we are unable to accept the product back if they it has been opened.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

If you find a fault with your product, we can offer a full refund or exchange within 30 days. We test every product that is returned to us, sadly if a product is found to have no fault we cannot refund this and the you will be given the option to have this returned to you. Please get in touch to discuss these options. If you find fault after 30 days of purchase you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly as they will be able to offer support with the product.