Entries by eileen

Using glass paint outside

Glassprimer&153; glass paint knocks it out of the park on interior projects in places like the kitchen and bathroom. It’s also unbeatable in commercial applications, but can it perform outside? Glassprimer™ glass paint can be used outside, and you’ll get great results on a variety of surfaces. . Glassprimer&153; glass paint is self-priming, and forms […]

Glass paint in the kitchen

Glass paint is remarkably durable, and is designed to stand up to even the toughest environments. Glass paint works well in the kitchen, where temperature and humidity can be very hard on ordinary paint. Tempered glass and glass paint You don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to realize that cooking […]

Using Plexiglas™ with Glassprimer™ glass paint

In the last post, we looked at backpainted glass. Glass is an exceptional surface material because it is easy to clean, unstainable and highly durable. But glass isn’t always ideal. Its weight sometimes makes it a less attractive choice for surface decoration. Enter Plexiglas™. Plexiglass™ as a glass substitute In some cases, Plexiglas™’s lightweight, transparent […]

How to create a backpainted glass backsplash

Glass can add a classic, luxurious look to any room. In the kitchen, glass is among the most practical of surfaces. It stands up to both food and household cleaners, won’t stain, doesn’t retain bacteria and looks great year after year. One way to decorate glass is using a technique called backpainting. Using Glassprimer™ glass […]

How to remove glass paint

When you’re painting, it’s very common to get a little overspray, or drip a bit of paint in a place you didn’t intend to. One question we get often is, “How do you remove glass paint?” Glass paint is designed to make a permanent bond with glass, so if you’re going to remove glass paint, […]

Glass paint cleaning tips

No painting project is complete until it’s cleaned up, and the same is true for a glass paint project. Cleaning up your glass paint project is easy, as long as you have the right materials on hand. Paint is solvent-based, and as the solvent dissipates, the paint dries and cures. Therefore, the quicker you act […]

Get professional results from glass paint

Most people don’t paint for a living, and they worry about making mistakes with premium paints. The good news is that Glassprimer™ glass paint is easy to work with, and even rookie painters can get professional results from glass paint. Consider these tips if you’re looking to get professional results from glass paint projects on […]

Preparing glass for a glass paint project

Preparing glass for a glass paint project is a critical step that will ensure your paint project goes smoothly. Glass paint is easy to work with and easy to clean up. The surface preparation isn’t complicated, but spending a few minutes preparing glass will allow you to get the most out of your glass paint […]

Glass paint coverage information

A gallon of Glassprimer™ glass paint can provide adequate coverage for as much as 265 square feet of surface. The amount of paint you need depends upon the number of coats you apply and how much surface you need to cover. We recommend applying between 3 and 8 coats of Glassprimer™ glass paint to glass […]

Backpainted glass on furniture

Glass is a very durable, versatile protective surface that works just as well on furniture as it does on walls. When you think about backpainted glass, you naturally think about backsplashes, but you can make a variety of improvements to furniture using custom cut, backpainted glass. Place backpainted glass on just about any furniture surface […]