Painting With Fluorescent Paint

White Light Color

• Though fluorescent paint can appear any of a number of different colors when exposed to black lights, or ultraviolet lights, fluorescent paint can also appear any number of different colors under white light, which may not correspond to the black light color. Many fluorescent paints, for instance, can appear white under normal lighting, or any number of other different colors. These options make fluorescent paint a viable option in rooms that must also be painted for white light conditions.

Common Uses

• There are a variety of common uses for fluorescent paint. There are modern art projects, for instance, that incorporate fluorescent paint into the art work. Fluorescent paints may also be used on special occasions, such as Halloween, to accent a costume or a decoration. Some sporting activities, like bowling and ping pong, use balls painted with fluorescent paint to allow patrons to play under black lights.

Base Coats

• When painting with fluorescent paint, it is best to use a base coat before applying the fluorescent paint. Even if the white light color of your fluorescent paint is white, it is still a good idea to use a white base coat. Under black lights, the white base coat will make the fluorescent properties of the fluorescent paint more vibrant.

Drying Times

• When painting with fluorescent paint, you can expect drying times similar to those of any other paint. Fluorescent paint is dry to the touch, for example, in roughly 15 minutes, and is dry enough to handle in about two hours. Like most other paints, it can also be used on a variety of different surfaces while retaining its fluorescent properties.