It’s no secret that gold is not only precious metal, but also quite expensive in processing raw materials. Therefore, work with gold leaf requires an exceptionally professional approach. Only in this case you can be sure that the coating of the surface with a gold layer is made qualitatively and will maintain its performance characteristics and external appeal for many years.
As a rule, gilding with gold leaf is carried out with respect to objects such as domes of church buildings, towers and other elements of buildings that have a special historical, cultural or architectural value. In other cases, for painting any surface or product “for gold,” its artificial analogs are used, more affordable and simple to apply. Most often pant is used for these purposes.
Potal is a universal material that is suitable for both exterior decoration of buildings and for use in interior design – for example, gilding stucco molding, framing mirrors or paintings in gold frames, painting gold walls, furniture, ceiling, etc. So, painting on the ceiling using a golden dye allows creating a special, solemn atmosphere in the room, making the interior rich and stylish.
Particularly impressive is the combination of gilding with shades of red, black, white. Such variants can not be better suited for classical interiors or rooms, decorated in more daring styles: modern, art deco, Empire. Not less winning will be a combination of gold with bright and contrasting colors: turquoise, purple, blue.
When decorating the elements of the environment, an acrylic-based dye can also be used, which makes it possible to achieve the effect of real gilding with minimal time and financial resources.
Technology of work with gold leaf: specificity
As already mentioned, gilding with gold leaf, the price of which is high enough, is used in cases when the status of the object requires this: for the decoration of architectural monuments, temple complexes, historic buildings, etc. This process is quite laborious and consists of several stages:
Cleaning and leveling the surface of the substrate.
Preliminary treatment with adhesive.
Application of gold foil plates of the desired configuration.
Grinding irregularities.
Treatment with protective composition.
It is very important to observe the technology of working with gold leaf, because only with the correct approach to applying gold coating it will last for a long time without the need for replacement or restoration.
Given the high cost of the material, if you need to make gilding of any elements of buildings or interior, consult specialists who know how to work with gold leaf and have practical experience in doing such work. It is these masters who are waiting for your proposals on cooperation in the company GoldArtLine. For more detailed information, please, call the phones that you can find in the section of our site “Contacts“.
