Subtle metallic sheen
Fine metallic grain and feathered movement create a calm, even shimmer that reads beautifully under both daylight and artificial light.
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Klondike Light
Refined metallic wall system — a soft, brushed-metal shimmer that feels contemporary and calm, with the option to integrate into waterproof artistic walls over E‑VOLUTION PLUS in wet zones.
PREMIUM METALLIC WALL SYSTEM · SUBTLE SHIMMER · CONTEMPORARY UK INTERIORS
How this finish behaves
Metallic presence without glare. Klondike Light is the metallic wall system for designers who prefer metal’s quiet register over statement shine. Ultra‑fine metallic grain diffuses light softly, creating an elegant brushed‑metal reading that feels like a material surface rather than a flat paint.
On dry walls it behaves as a premium metallic decorative coating. In wet and splash zones, Klondike Light can be used as the visible finish over the E‑VOLUTION PLUS Waterproof Artistic Walls body — allowing metallic feature walls to continue into bathrooms, spas and shower rooms within a fully engineered system.
System ready
Decorative on dry walls; part of a waterproof artistic wall when specified as the visible finish over E‑VOLUTION PLUS in wet and splash zones.
Palette harmony
Sits comfortably beside stone, concrete, timber and textiles — adding metallic depth without overpowering the material scheme.
“Metallic presence without glare — refined, luminous and composed, able to move from bedrooms into spa walls inside one system.”
Italian Surface FinishesWhere Klondike Light is used
Klondike Light is specified wherever a luxury metallic wall finish is required but the interior language needs to remain calm and architectural rather than overtly decorative.
Bedrooms & living spaces
Feature walls, headboards and lounge areas where a soft glow supports lighting and furnishings instead of competing with them.
Boutique retail & hospitality
Dressing rooms, spa reception, bar fronts and boutique stores requiring refined shimmer and a premium visual temperature.
Showrooms & galleries
Backdrops for objects, art and product where metallic nuance adds depth without stealing focus from the display itself.
In bathrooms, Klondike Light can continue through outer walls and non‑immersed zones as a decorative coating. For shower interiors and fully wet areas, it becomes part of the E‑VOLUTION PLUS Waterproof Artistic Walls system, with the waterproof body beneath and Klondike Light as the visible metallic surface.
Bedrooms & living spaces
Boutique retail & hospitality
Showrooms & galleries
Spa & bathrooms (within system)
Gallery & study views
Selected Klondike Light boards and project details showing shimmer, direction and how the finish sits next to stone, timber and concrete. Click any image to open a larger view.
System & build‑up
Klondike Light is specified differently for dry walls and for wet/water‑exposed zones. In both cases, it sits within a clear system so that the wall behaves predictably over time.
Dry walls & ceilings
Typical decorative cycle:
• Substrate made good — fill, skim and sand smooth.
• System primer / basecoat applied and allowed to dry.
• 1–2 coats of Klondike Light, brushed or spaltered to achieve the required movement.
• Optional clear sealer in higher‑traffic areas for enhanced cleanability.
Waterproof artistic walls
For showers, spas and fully wet zones, Klondike Light can be the visible metallic layer over the E‑VOLUTION PLUS Waterproof Artistic Walls system. In that case, substrate, waterproof body, reinforcement, and detailing are all defined by E‑VOLUTION PLUS; Klondike Light is tuned as the final decorative expression on top.
The precise build‑up is described in the Waterproof Artistic Walls documentation and should always be confirmed with Italian Surface Finishes for project‑specific detailing.
Italian research
Klondike family developed by Valpaint; metallic optics, binders and bases optimised together.
UK curation
Colours tinted and calibrated by Italian Surface Finishes in UK conditions and lighting.
Academy
Metallic modules at the Valpaint London Academy for installers and specifiers.
Network
Approved applicators familiar with both decorative and waterproof artistic wall systems.
One chain from Italian chemistry to UK specification, training and delivery — with Klondike Light as the metallic language.
Resources, studio visit & enquiry
Use this section when moving from research into a live Klondike Light project. The links gather everything you need: application method, technical data, waterproof artistic walls overview, tools and network support.
Discuss a project or visit the Studio
Share drawings and references, or arrange to see Klondike Light boards in the London Studio. We can help position it within a material palette and confirm when it should sit within the Waterproof Artistic Walls system.
Project resources for Klondike Light
Key links for designers, specifiers and applicators working with this metallic wall system, including its role in Waterproof Artistic Walls.
- Application guide Step‑by‑step method and brush technique for Klondike Light.
- Technical Data Sheet Performance, coverage and system build‑up for Klondike Light.
- Klondike Light FAQ Positioning, substrates and typical UK use‑cases.
- Waterproof Artistic Walls How Klondike Light integrates over E‑VOLUTION PLUS in wet zones.
- Catalogue library Download Klondike and metallic system catalogues.
- Tools & accessories Recommended brushes, spatlers and rollers for the system.
- Find an applicator Connect with applicators experienced in Klondike Light and E‑VOLUTION PLUS.