FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Are your Cosmic Ceiling Kits re-usable ?

Yes. The items and designs we have included in our kits can be used many times. Replacement paints are available to buy on this web site.

Can I use a DIY kit to start-up a small business ?

No they are not suitable for that purpose. The good news is that we now produce a special Professional Kit, a comprehensive business-in-a-box, that includes all the special equipment needed for a professional operation, in fact everything needed to set-up a small part-time business of your own.

The Glow-in-the-Dark technology used to create Starglow paints is the most advanced in the world which means a Starglow FX Cosmic Ceiling can last for 20 years.

You may have seen glow-in-the-dark toys and gizmos that only glow for a few minutes. The technology used in Starglow paints is so good, that the best of the paints (green) can glow for over 20 hours

With a good charge of UV light (Blacklight), your Starglow FX Cosmic Ceiling will glow all night long.

How long does it take to create a cosmic ceiling ?

This depends on the individual doing the work. Typically your first ceiling will take you a few hours as you become familiar with the techniques involved. Once you are comfortable with doing them, a typical cosmic ceiling should take 3 - 4 hours.

How many ceilings will your Kits do ?

There are sufficient paints included to create a medium - large  cosmic ceiling. However if your ceilings are relatively small and you use the paint sparingly, you should get two ceilings out of the kit.

Will I have to paint my ceiling black first ?

No. The underlying principle of a cosmic ceiling, is that it is created using special paints which are 'white' in daylight and therefore virtually invisible when applied to a white ceiling. At night the ceiling becomes a jet black background to a breathtaking cosmic vista.

Will my ceiling look as good as the one in the photo ?

Every Cosmic Ceiling will look different from the next. Like any piece of artwork, no two will ever be the same. Also the ceiling in the photograph was fully charged before the picture was taken. This involves using a UV rich Blacklight to 'energise' the ceiling artwork.  If you want your ceiling to look like the one in the photo you will need to use your Blacklight to charge it up. 

Without a full charge it takes on a more gentle ethereal effect, which whilst not as dramatic, is perhaps a better way to help encourage a good nights sleep.  (See also next question / answer)

We only have a small lamp in our bedroom. Will this be OK?

The invisible paints used to create the ceiling charge-up on Ultra-Violet (UV) light.  Ordinary lamp bulbs do not give out much in the way of UV.  The see the ceiling at its most dramatic, it would need a good charge, we would recommend using a Blacklight unit to properly charge up the ceiling. 

We have included a suitable blacklight unit with each DIY kit to both help with its creation and afterwards, when you want your Cosmic Ceiling glowing at its most dramatic.

Having said that. Under low light (i.e low UV) conditions, the ceiling takes on a more gentle, ethereal effect actually preferred by many. Whilst this 'toned down' version is less colourful, it is in many ways more realistic and soothing to the eye. So which ever version of your cosmic Ceiling your prefer; 'soothing' or 'WoW', your sure to be delighted.

Can anyone create a cosmic ceiling ?

If you can comb your hair while stood on a ladder, you can create a cosmic ceiling.  They are really easy to do, are great fun and very rewarding.

Are your paints safe for children ?

Yes, they are completely safe. Starglow paints represent many years of development to make a range of very high performance glow paints that were non-radioactive, non-toxic and odourless.

Can I buy more paints from you ?

Yes. we have replacement paints available to buy online at this web site.  Click here.

Can you see the paint in daytime ?

As the Paints dry 'white' or off-white, when applied to a white or near white ceiling. The finished cosmic ceiling should be invisible under normal lighting.

Can you create a cosmic ceiling on a textured ceiling ?

In many respects a textured ceiling is the ideal surface for a cosmic ceiling.  The pattern helps break up and hide the cosmic artwork unlike smooth flat ceilings which can reveal paint-on-paint in certain lighting conditions.

Do you offer a Franchise ?

We do not offer a Franchise as such. What we do offer is a comprehensive Business package; a kind of Business-in-a-Box. Inside is everything you will need to set-up a new business providing a professional Starglow Cosmic Ceiling service.  Included are all the special 'Professional' equipment and essential tools-of-the-trade along with all the paints and other materials required.

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