Frustrated with trying to find the best gold spray paint? We share tests on eight products to help you pick your favorite without having to buy them all!
Testing terracotta pots, spray-painted outdoors on the same day with two light coats each, following strict control measures for consistent results.
The pots and paint cans are lined up for comparison. To better analyze variations, they're grouped by shade and finish for detailed comparison.
Design Master and Rustoleum Metallic excel for authentic gold finishes. Krylon Premium Metallic falls short with its artificial yellow shine.
Krylon Dual offers dimension with embedded gold specks, ideal for a true gold look. Rustoleum Universal leans slightly green-yellow.
Krylon paints offer consistent rose gold tone, while Valspar Metallic stands out with a preferred matte finish despite spray issues.
Design Master or Rustoleum Metallic for authentic gold; Krylon Dual for matte; Valspar Metallic for rose gold. Great coverage in just 2 coats!