How to Create Industrial Effects with Paint and Efex

Waiting for paint and plaster to dry is a little bit like waiting for Gadot. You have plenty of time to dream up your next project.

It was in one of those waiting times that the idea for a series of “How to Create Industrial Effects with Efex and Paint” took hold. It is an effect we often strive for in our painting projects. Sadly if you’re like me, you usually revert to basic black as a synonym for industrial. But there really is so much more.

Many of our Efexs are a French Style but those of you who love French Designs know that Pris could be the home of Industrial Chic as well. With its preponderance of shades of grey and wrought iron ornamentation, it’s always the perfect place to start for inspiration. Did you know even the Eiffel Tower is made with a form of wrought iron!

Industrial Style is still very trendy, and there are many ways to achieve this look with paint. In this series, we have worked to make it affordable and accessible in both time and money. We have also avoided using pre-canned metal paints and chemical to achieve the look.

What we now think of as “Industrial Style” is rooted in the 1700’s and 1800’s all the way up until around 1920. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing, and it brought many new materials for everyday use. Cement, Wrought Iron, Steel, and Plaster of Paris to name a few.

This new material made gates and decorative embellishments for both homes and factories and began to set a unique style in architectural embellishments.

Our seven essentials of Industrial Style are:

1 – Wrought Iron

2 – Rust

3 – Concrete

4 – Tin

5 – Galvanized

6 – Zinc

7 – Patina Green ( Photo by Tanya Farragoz)

Over the next few weeks, we will look at each of these finishes studying how they form and how you can get a stunning effect for less with paint and Efex.

Have a great weekend

xoxo Lydia