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 […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpg00eileen/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpgeileen2016-06-30 12:00:532016-06-25 15:10:18Get professional results from glass paint
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 […]
/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpg00eileen/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpgeileen2016-06-28 12:00:252016-06-25 15:05:46Preparing glass for a glass paint project
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 […]
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 […]
Some architectural materials never go out of style, and that’s one really good reason to consider decorating with glass in your home. Glass is appealing for a number of reasons. Here are a few of them. Glass offers many advantages Glass is environmentally friendly. Glass is a combination of a number of naturally occurring materials. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpg00eileen/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/glassprimer1-300x38.jpgeileen2016-06-18 12:00:512016-06-18 03:22:16Why glass is making a comeback
Glass is one of the most versatile decorating surfaces available today. While you can find colored glass, an easier way to incorporate “colored” glass into your decorating scheme is to apply glass paint to plate glass. If you’ve never heard of glass paint, it’s paint that’s specially formulated to adhere to glass. As you might […]
Using Plexiglas™ with Glassprimer™ glass paint
/in Glass PaintIn 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
/in Glass PaintGlass 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
/in Glass PaintWhen 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
/in Glass PaintNo 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
/in Glass Paint, Interior PaintingMost 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
/in Glass PaintPreparing 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
/in Glass PaintA 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
/in Glass Paint, Interior PaintingGlass 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 […]
Why glass is making a comeback
/in Glass PaintSome architectural materials never go out of style, and that’s one really good reason to consider decorating with glass in your home. Glass is appealing for a number of reasons. Here are a few of them. Glass offers many advantages Glass is environmentally friendly. Glass is a combination of a number of naturally occurring materials. […]
Decorating with glass paint
/in Glass PaintGlass is one of the most versatile decorating surfaces available today. While you can find colored glass, an easier way to incorporate “colored” glass into your decorating scheme is to apply glass paint to plate glass. If you’ve never heard of glass paint, it’s paint that’s specially formulated to adhere to glass. As you might […]