Patina is one of the methods of building painting, which can be used to apply different designs and colors on the ceiling or wall. There are different types of patinas and the type of style is chosen according to the customer's taste and interest. One of the patinas that has many fans today is Italian patina.
Italian patina has its own characteristics that uses the new generation of colors and different coatings. This type of patina work has its own special beauty and now it has gained many fans. One of the characteristics of Italian patina is the role of light in its form and luster. These characteristics distinguish Italian patina from other patinas in terms of aesthetics. Some believe that Italian patina can be beautiful because of its old and modern form along with the art of patina work and the elegance of its execution. Give a lot to the house and decoration. For example, in wall painting, you can use Mediterranean color palette or Alder patina along with golden, blue and green shades, which is one of the suitable options to show the form of Italian patina.
What is Italian patina and how is it applied?
Patina in the dictionary means aging or creating an old look. This word has recently entered the branch of visual arts in Iran, and some use Italian patina in their vocabulary. Italian patina is actually used instead of painting to finish different surfaces, which in English is called Italian faux painting, which means artificial Italian painting.
One of the countries where the art of patina work has always been leading. Italy and Turkey can be mentioned. Almost the raw materials of patina work are produced in these countries and supplied to other markets of the world. Also, many experts are active in this field. The first people in the world who used the word patina were the Italians. During the 17th century, the people of Italy used the word patina to engrave an image on various dishes, and even now this art is called patina work. In the 18th century, with the expansion of the art of patina work, most of the European countries became familiar with this method and its name remains till today. He gave himself to the wall and decoration. After centuries, patina work, especially Italian patina, is considered one of the most popular methods in the process of building painting.
In general, the art of patina came to Iran from Turkey, and due to the proximity of these two countries, some people became interested in it and learned this art in Turkey and worked in Iran. Therefore, Italian patina naturally comes from Turkey and has entered the Iranian market for nearly 10 years.
Italian companies supply raw materials for their patina in Turkey, and some Iranian companies also do this. They procure the materials from Turkey and provide them to the people. Currently, many importers are working in this field, and with the entry of this art into the country, many jobs have been created. Also, the increase in the number of importers and companies operating in this field has created a competitive environment, and now people show more enthusiasm for this type of painting.
How many ways is Italian patina applied?
1- Applying Italian patina with a sponge
One of the most common methods for applying Italian patina on walls is patina with a sponge. You can use colors like gold, bronze, copper, green or blue in painting the house and decorate it with the corresponding base colors.
After the painting is finished, you should let to dry well. Now it's time to start the second painting with another color. At this stage, you can use a brush or sponge for painting. 2- Applying Italian patina by color washing method. What is Italian?" We have mentioned that this patina is performed with various tricks, one of which is washing patina. If you are looking for a design that has fine textures, patina is one of the best ideas. In this method, first start with the base color and then cover the surface of the painted wall with a layer of glaze. Then shape its surface with a brush. After finishing shaping, paint the wall once more and enjoy seeing the result after drying. 3- Applying Italian patina with a stencil. You can use stencils or stencils to shape your wall. To implement this method, you need patina paste and you can implement your desired design on the wall.
4- Italian patina by industrial method
In general, Italian patina is divided into two categories: raised and flat. Skilled patina workers usually do their work outstandingly and most of their clients are hoteliers, restaurants and companies. 5- Outstanding Italian patina >
Highlighted Italian patina should be executed with patina paste. Depending on the type of design and location, the type of paste will be different, and its materials will consist of crushed limestone and marble powder. After preparing the necessary materials, the patina paste is spread on the wall in thin layers using tools such as trowels and stencils and gives the necessary shape to the surface of the wall. 6- Flat Italian patina b
Unlike the embossed patina, in this method all modes are executed with different forms of paint and paste. In flat Italian patina you will need tools such as paints, pens, different rollers. This method has many fans among people who want to paint their house. Flat patina pastes have their own special ingredients that must be prepared by an experienced person.