Weekly Retail Pick:
Ralph Lauren “Candlelight” Specialty Paint Finish
What it is:
A specialty paint finish that is used over a flat or semi-gloss base color. This product has a sandy texture that dries clear and glossy for a warm and reflective finish. It will add a bit of shimmer and “candlelight” to your walls.
How to use it:
Perfect for a bedroom, office or study, powder bath or any other room where a statement and warm glow is desired.
To see the color chart, application information and a demo, click here.
How to get it: Anywhere Ralph Lauren paint is sold (local paint shop, big box retailers)
Retail Price: about $50 for a gallon
-Janelle Steinberg BA, ASID Allied
Principal and Director of Design
J Steinberg Design
4 Comments
March 9, 2009 at 8:27 am
This product is very dissapointing.
If I am standing at the right angle it looks beautiful. But when not at the right angle it looks horrific. I would never recomend this product to anyone. What a waste of $50.00!
March 23, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Linda-
I am so sorry to hear about your experience with this product! I have seen it in two spaces and it was absolutely gorgeous from all angles. Maybe its your lighting condition that isn’t jiving? Did you have it professionally applied? I wish this worked out better for you!
April 19, 2009 at 7:18 am
I have tried this two times. No matter what I do I seem to have roller lines, especially where the edges are cut in with the small roller. Neat effect if you can make it work. if this should be professionally applied, it should be stated as so by the manufacturer.
July 8, 2009 at 5:09 pm
This product didn’t turn out well for me, either, but I think I know why. If you read the TINY type on the can you’ll see gloss or semi-gloss Ralph Lauren paint is recommended as the base coat, but I used matt, following the advice of the paint professional at the big box store, who said “any” RL paint was acceptable for the base. I returned the unused paint to the store, spoke to the manager and got a refund.