GalaxyStone: 2 New Colors and a Few More Tips

What would a galaxy be without the silver of the moon and the stars? Or the golden light of the sun?

Introducing two new colors of  GalaxyStone™ in Silver and Gold. Perfect for 2 of the biggest design trends for 2018: Bold Ceilings and Mixed Metallic Finishes.

I've had a few questions about GalaxyStone since my original post.

"Can GalaxyStone be applied over paint?"

Yes. We always recommend a quality latex paint appropriate to the surface you are working on.  If the surface is cement than use a quality cement primer.  Get a color or have your primer tinted to a color close to the GalaxyStone shade you are using.

"What about rolling GalaxyStone over other Faux Effects Products?"

Of course. One of the selling points for using the Faux Effects® is the versatility of the products for mixing and matching.  Setcoat® and Texture Coat ™ are obvious choices.  But Lustersuede® is also an option given the range of colors and the bit of texture it provides.

"How many coats do you recommend?"

This is a 2 coat application. You may roll both coats. Additional coats may be applied depending on the effect you want or the surface you are covering. Just make sure that each layer dries well before adding another coat.

"Can you trowel GalaxyStone?"

Sure! This is one of my favorite applications.  There is a small glitter that gives GalaxyStone it's twinkle. When you pull the material with the trowel blade you will get delicate lines in the direction of the pull.  You may mitigate this effect by pulling your blade one way and then pulling in the opposite direction.

Ancient Grey Lusterstone and GalaxyStone Tint Base

A trowled-on application works best over a plaster base. For the finish above I used the GalaxyStone Tint Base over Ancient Grey Lusterstone® and for the finish below:

Venetian Gem Black Onyx and GalaxyStone

GalaxyStone in Black and Tint Base is troweled over Black Onyx VenetianGem® Plaster.

The finish above is Black GalaxyStone and GalaxyStone Tint Base troweled over  NüVilla™ plaster in Pewter. The pretty gold is Rich Gold FauxMetal™ but now I would try the new Gold Galaxy Stone!

"Some of the videos of the ceilings are really sparkly! Is something added to the GalaxyStone?"

GalaxyStone has a gentle twinkle but if you want to up the sparkle then you may add Galaxy Glitter.

This is a larger glitter than what is in the GalaxyStone.  It looks like a thinly sliced shard which gives you maximum reflection.  You may add it into the GalaxyStone but if you want it to really shine, try this technique:
1. Roll out a section of GalaxyStone
2. Dip the tips of a Leon Neon Stippler brush in your wet GalaxyStone.
3. Shake the Galaxy Glitter on a plate and pounce the wet stippler into the glitter. The GalaxyStone         will help pick-up the glitter.
4. Then pounce the brush and glitter onto the wet surface.

And that's it! Thanks for your interest in this new product.

And don't forget it's on Sale now through the end of January.

Contact your regional FE distributor or order online from at: www.fauxstore.com

Can't wait to see what you do with GalaxyStone or any other Faux Effects Product. Remember you may send pictures of your projects to me at Rebecca@fauxfx.com. I will follow-up with the necessary photo releases. We want to feature your wonderful work in our magazine, Faux Effects World ®. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook @Faux EffectsInternationalInc and fauxeffectsinternationalinc on Instagram.

Rebecca