Structural Paints

Structural paints create a three-dimensional texture on the wall — the effect depends on the type of paint, the tool and the painting technique. The widest range of structural paints: from lamb and concrete to rust, dew and glitter.
We tint on site — manufacturers' colour systems plus the NCS and RAL palettes. At the bottom of the page you can watch a concrete structural paint being applied.
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Types of structural paints — which effect comes from what

The division depends on the effect the paint creates on the wall. The best paints let you achieve several kinds of structure:

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Effect Character Most popular paints
Lamb Paint with sand of constant granulation — a distinct, rough structure; the decorative effect is modest, but it masks small wall curves very well —
Concrete Applied with a paint roller and a structural roller; creates an architectural concrete effect Rullo
Wood Imitates wood — the final look depends on the tool: a stamp or structural roller gives a plank structure —
Corrosion and rust Imitates metal corrosion: aluminium tarnishes, copper develops a patina, steel rusts Metalico, Klondike, Klondike Corten
Dew Also called the pearl sand effect — a more modern take on lamb; applied with a decorative brush, and the result depends on how you guide it (most popular finishes: bevels and artistic chaos) Deserto — 3 gradations, over 13 wall effects
Cloud and velvet A simple effect anyone can do — the essence is pairing contrasting colours of structural paint and primer Metalico, velvet effect paint
Glitter The easiest way to a glitter wall — painting is simple, but for an aesthetic result you need three coats Diamond Dust, Lumicca — and personally I think the best glitter comes from Cristalli plaster

Watch a concrete structural paint being applied

Structural, decorative or facade?

Structural paints create a 3D texture in interiors. If you are after paints that give an effect without a pronounced structure — pearl, metallic, glitter — the right category is Decorative Paints. And if you need structure on the outside of a building, go to Structural Facade Plasters — the exception is Klondike Corten, a structural paint suitable for facades as well.

Frequently asked questions about structural paints

How does structural paint differ from decorative paint?

Structural paint creates a physical, touchable texture on the wall — a 3D effect. Decorative paint gives a visual effect (pearl, metallic) on a surface without a pronounced structure. The line can blur, as some products combine both worlds — we explain the full three-way distinction in a separate guide.

Which structural paint best hides an uneven wall?

The lamb effect — paint with sand of constant granulation creates a distinct, rough structure that masks small curves and imperfections. Its decorative effect is modest, but its masking function is the best in the group.

Can I paint a facade with structural paint?

Most structural paints are meant for interiors — facades call for structural renders. The exception is Klondike Corten: a structural paint with a corten steel rust effect, intended for both interior and exterior use.

What tools do structural paints require?

It depends on the effect: concrete is applied with a paint roller and a structural roller, dew with a decorative brush, and a plank imitation is made with a stamp or structural roller. The required and optional tools are listed in each product's technical description.

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