Recently, I won a case of Rust-Oleum Glitter Interior Wall Paint in Harvest Gold in the ‘Spray Your Way to Rust-Oleum Fame’ activity. I decided to paint the gold sections of the Union Jack flag in our toilet area. I love how the gold looked as it is, but who says there’s anything wrong with jazzing up a good thing! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this new glitter paint, and decided to do a bit of research before I hit paint to wall. Besides reading the directions on the can, I did some Googling, watched a couple of YouTube videos, and read some online reviews. Here are a few of my observations and suggestions:

This paint is stinky….make sure you have plenty of ventilation, and a floor fan is highly recommended!
To get the expected results, paint the glitter over a like color (for instance, Harvest Gold over gold), or a very pale color. Using a white primer would save a lot of time too.
The first coat goes on in one direction, second in a different direction, and alternate for any additional coats. This guarantees even coverage.
Wait about 5 minutes after you apply a coat and check for any dribbles on the painted area. If you see any, smooth them out, otherwise you’ll have a thick dribble full of glitter, which is very noticeable.
Expect to apply at least 3 coats of glitter paint to get the desired effect (check photos to see how the glitter looked after each coat).
If the glitter paint starts to dribble onto outlying areas, it is easily wiped up with a paper towel.
If you’re expecting a smooth finish, you’ll be surprised that the dried paint has a gritty texture to it.
The 1-quart can will do a very small wall area. Make sure you have plenty on hand if planning on doing a larger space.

Bottom line: I was expecting a glitter paint that would wow me. It’s glittery, but not what I was expecting. I used 3 coats of paint to get close to the look I was wanting, though it could’ve used a 4th coat. A lot of time and work was involved, and for the project I was doing, it wasn’t worth it. On the other hand, it would have more impact on a much smaller project, which I will do in the near future. Regardless, I do see more of a shininess to the wall, but if I want to see the glitter, then I have to look at it from a side angle.

Harvest Gold Glitter Paint - My Thoughts