Varnish: Pink as a statement

Pink nail varnishes for eye-catching statement pieces

Strictly speaking, ‘pink’ is the English term for all shades of pink, whether light and subtle or bright and intense. Like the German word ‘Rosa’, the English word ‘pink’ also derives its name from a flower – in this case, the carnation. In the German language, however, ‘Pink’ has become established as a term for all intense, red-basedshades of pink with blue pigments. Shades of pink also include colours such as magenta and crimson, cyclamen and fuchsia. If you paint something in your home in a colour shade of pink, you automatically turn it into an eye-catcher. Because no matter what you’ve painted with this striking colour shade, a coat of pink varnish makes it look striking and dominant.

Pink really shines when paired with white and black, but all shades of grey – from very light to anthracite – also go well with pink. It’s particularly interesting to combine pink varnish with berry tones such as the MissPompadour Paint ‘Purple with Blueberry ’. This colour combination can also work well in a bedroom, provided the pink is used sparingly.

Pink surfaces also pair wonderfully with dark green colour shades such as ‘Green with Black ’ or ‘Green with Teal’. A delicate rosé also harmonises perfectly with pink. This vibrant colour shade should always be used sparingly. When it comes to pink, the rule is always: less is more. You can also combine shades of blue with pink. In that case, choose a shade of blue that contains red undertones, such as the intense ‘Blue with Violet’.

Pink as a paint colour for furniture

Painting a wooden piece of furniture pink certainly takes a bit of courage. Sometimes, however, you can achieve a fantastic effect with a bold splash of pink. Furniture with simple, clean lines in particular benefits from an intense colour shade like pink. It gives the pieces a character all of their own. That’s because pink catches the eye, it shines and creates interesting contrasts.

That’s why it’s particularly important to ensure the right combination with other colour shades. If you want to avoid the ‘Barbie look’ in the kitchen, you should use this bold colour shade sparingly to accent your kitchen furniture. However, pink handles, for example, can also give kitchen furniture a contrasting and lively look.

If you’re painting wood that tends to bleed or has large knotholes, apply a primer coat of To Bond & Block before painting. This ensures your finish is even and doesn’t discolour.

From grey to wow: pink for metal surfaces

Why not transform an old metal locker into an eye-catching piece of furniture? Its simple shape lends itself particularly well to a bold colour shade like Pink with Peony. And MissPompadour’s varnishes are ideal for painting metal.

You should first pre-treat the smooth surface with MissPompadour To Bond & Block. This primer ensures good adhesion of the pink varnish. If the metal is already rusty, sand it down thoroughly before priming and treat it with a rust-inhibiting primer.

Pink: Varnish as a splash of colour on plastic surfaces

You can achieve great effects with pink varnishes, particularly in DIY projects. Perhaps you have a small shelf with a high-gloss IKEA finish that no longer matches the rest of your home? Plastic decorative items can also be given a special look with pink. Remember: as is always the case with very intense colour shades, less is more. Use these decorative items sparingly so that the room isn’t overloaded with this intense colour shade.

If you don’t like the colour of a child’s toy, you can just paint it. Perhaps a red plastic car just doesn’t fit in a pink children’s bedroom. Or maybe you’re refurbishing an old toy from your own childhood for the next generation. In that case, you can also paint these surfaces pink. Here, too, make sure you use pink sparingly rather than too much.

On smooth plastic surfaces, you should apply a coat of To Bond & Block primer before painting. This will ensure the paint adheres properly.

Enhance tiles, stone and concrete with pink varnish

You can also spruce up bathroom tiles with pink. Combined with a lovely berry shade or a delicate rosé, pink accents have a revitalising effect. For a bold yet slightly nostalgic ambience, go for our rich MissPompadour Pink with Grey.

If you’re planning to paint stone or tiles, start by applying a coat of To Bond & Block as a primer. This will create the perfect base for your pink varnish. Floor tiles are, after all, walked on every day and are therefore subject to particularly heavy wear and tear. You should therefore provide them with additional protection by applying a coat of To Seal after painting.

Pink for outdoor use

Pink is certainly a colour shade used more often indoors than outdoors. But why not try painting a deckchair in a vibrant shade of pink with a varnish? It’ll become a real eye-catcher, and the bold colour shade will shine just like the colourful flowers in the garden.

‘Easy Eggshell! ’ by MissPompadour is suitable as an outdoor varnish. It’s hard-wearing and weatherproof. The only thing it can’t cope with is standing water. So make sure water can always drain away easily from your painted surfaces.

The range of pink and rose shades at MissPompadour

At MissPompadour, you’ll find a vibrant shade of pink available as both a wall paint and a varnish. It’s the intense ‘Pink with Peony’, a powerful, bold colour. Less intense – indeed, rather subtle – is another shade of pink from MissPompadour: ‘Pink with Grey’. You’ll also find many other delicate shades of rose that combine well with pink. These include ‘Rose with Cherry Blossom ’ and ‘Rose with Peach Blossom’, as well as ‘Rose with Marshmallow ’.

‘Easy Eggshell! ’ is extremely durable and very easy to maintain. What’s more, it’s suitable not only for indoor use but also for outdoor use.

What’s more, all the pink colour shades are also available as wall paints.

Order pink varnish from MissPompadour

Before you decide on a pink varnish, it’s a good idea to order a colour chart set from MissPompadour. You can remove the cards individually and pin them to the item you’re painting. This way, you can examine the colour shades in any light and choose at your leisure.

If you’re still finding it hard to decide, please contact our customer service team. Our expert team will be happy to help with any questions you may have!