Beautiful lighting effects in the interior are very popular among children and adults. Wall decorations, pictures and murals can be painted with black light paint and are often used for the interior design of darkened discos, bars and gaming rooms. Fluorescent wall coverings are also suitable for the home, especially for creatively designed bedrooms.
The black light color and its properties
The human eye only sees a limited spectrum of light, which includes colors from violet to dark red. Colors that are outside this range cannot be perceived. Nevertheless, fluorescent substances become visible through a black light or UV radiation and get a special light effect - they shine. The fluorescent or neon colors are seen under a special lamp that emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Read on to find some inspiring glowing interiors and discover more uses of blacklight paint.
For the wall
Living rooms with decorations in fluorescent wall colors bring a specialmystical moodinto the apartment. If you have a talent for painting, you can even try making the wall decorations yourself. All you need is black light paints, UV lamps and your own imagination. Please note that the wall uses a paint that is not suitable for skin. If you would like to paint black light tattoos on your skin, purchase an appropriate UV body paint for this purpose.
Starry sky on the ceiling
Bright black light colors can be either visible or transparent. The visible stains are striking even without the UV light, although they have a stronger lighting effect under the light. On the other hand, the transparent blacklight colors can only be seen with the help of the special lamp. The latter are suitable for ceiling pictures in the bedroom, for example depicting a starry sky.
WithNeonWall colors can be used to paint impressive 3D ceiling pictures, the design of which creates a mystical effect in the room. However, a luminous color for the walls or ceiling does not fit in every room. You should avoid fluorescent colors in living rooms or kitchens.
Painting a mural with neon colors
If you don't want to completely decorate your wall with a mural, you can instead paint a mural on a canvas with neon colors. You can either rely on your own skills or use a ready-made template that can be quickly transferred to the canvas with fluorescent spray paint.
Abstract art
Many artists engage in painting abstract images that have a deeper meaning. Such works of art are sometimes painted with neon colors, whereby the colors are visible in normal light but change in black light.
If you are looking for a suitable lighting effect for the home cinema, then a ceiling image of a starry sky is a suitable decision. The lamps can be easily hidden as indirect lighting and do not have a strong light that will interfere with watching films. You also get the feeling that you are in the open air.
Bright colors are often used for bar interiors that have a special atmosphere. Oriental-style establishments often have subtle lighting, perfect for such glowing effects.
Laser Tag is a trendy game from the USA that is often played in game rooms with fluorescent lighting. In the big cities you can also find bowling centers and mini golf courses that are located in a darkened room with black light colors. Such playgrounds offer visitors a special experience that is particularly valued by children.
You can use an airbrush (also called a spray gun) to paint large rooms. The airbrush paints and fluorescent wall paints are only suitable for indoor use.
Many small children are afraid of the dark and cannot fall asleep peacefully. For this reason, parents often choose bright colors for the children's room to paint starry skies, popular characters or other decorations.
Children's rooms can be designed creatively and individually. First, you should make sure that the room is completely dark in the evening. Street lamps and lighting from other rooms will significantly reduce the lighting effect. If this requirement is met, every detail of the mural will be clearly visible.
Wall decorations for children's rooms that look different in daylight and black light can be painted using transparent colors. In this case, the black light lamp is necessary to see the lighting effects in the evening.
Before you start applying the fluorescent wall paint, you should cover the furniture in the room with masking film to protect it from discoloration. Try to decorate the children's room so that the pictures look beautiful both during the day and in the evening.
The neon colors create a 3D effect that delights children. Larger murals located in a party room or indoor playground are usually painted with visible colors so that they are visible in both broad daylight and black light.
Fluorescent colors are used in the decorative interior design of thematic establishments. For the greatest possible effect, the surface of the wall or ceiling should be primed with white paint. This trick achieves a stronger and more intense lighting effect.
With this you can make a creative decoration for the party yourself. What you need: a few glass containers, fluorescent art paints, and a black light lamp. You can either paint the glass containers colorfully or add decorative elements. Decorate the table or a shelf with it, place the UV lamp nearby and your homemade decoration for the party is ready.
With neon colors you can paint beautiful pictures with the children on a cardboard or sheet of paper. The process is the same as painting with other colors, but the drawings glow under black light. Do not forget that these UV colors are not suitable for the skin and do not leave small children unsupervised while painting with them.
The invisible black light color is also used as a security measure to make items as counterfeit-proof as possible. For banknotes, for example, a fluorescent printing ink is used as a security feature that can only be seen under UV light. Some passports also have such protection to make forging more difficult.
