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There’s nothing mysterious about paint; paint has been around for a long time. “Cave paintings” are really paintings; they’re made from a mixture of materials that, when combined, form a crude kind of paint. And given that some cave paintings are 50,000 – 100,000 years old, the paint used by the earliest artists must have […]
What’s the purpose of a primer and when do you need to apply one? The good news is that for glass paint projects, you don’t need to apply a primer because Glassprimer™ glass paint is a self-priming paint. Even so, here are some things to think about when painting. The need for priming surfaces when […]
Glass furniture?! Sure! Glass makes a great decorating surface, and glass furniture can really complement any décor. When you think about furniture, glass probably doesn’t immediately come to mind, but glass is actually heavily used in decorating, and it’s quickly becoming the go-to decorating option in both commercial and residential settings. Dress up your glass […]
In my last post, we looked at neutral cure silicone adhesives, and why they’re preferred for mounting glass paint projects. The other common kind of silicone adhesive is called acetoxy-cure silicone adhesive, and we do not recommend their use for mounting glass paint projects to various substrates. Let’s take a look at the differences between […]
In my last post, I discussed different methods of installing a backpainted glass project. One option is to use a neutral-cure silicone adhesive. When you’re looking for adhesives at the store, you’ll be presented with a number of silicone adhesives, so it’s important to know the difference between them. Why use neutral-cure silicone adhesives? What […]
Installing backpainted glass is easy, and you have a few options for hanging your painted glass project. Here are a few tips for installing your backpainted glass. Options for installing backpainted glass Mirror mastic. You can use mirror mastic to install your backpainted glass project. Do not use the “caulk tube”-style mirror mastic that you […]
Painting isn’t difficult, but sometimes the end result might not be what you had in mind. Can you correct imperfections in glass paint? If so, what’s the best way to go about repairing an error? Several options for correcting imperfections The start often determines the finish, so starting out well is the best way to […]
There are a number of ways to apply glass paint to glass. Regardless of what method you use to apply the paint, it’s possible that some paint will get transferred to the edges of the glass or the glazed side of your glass. Is it possible to remove glass paint once it’s been applied? If […]
If you’re looking for a quick, cost-effective update to your kitchen, consider installing glass countertops. Glass is an excellent material for kitchen duty, because it is resistant to all of the most common kitchen perils – heat, scratching and staining. Glass is also impervious, which means that germs, bacteria and other undesirables won’t be hanging […]
If you have ever seen a sheet of glass from the side, you probably noticed that it had a green tint. What is this green tint, where does it come from and how can it affect your glass paint project? “Clear” glass is so obviously green that it’s hard to believe it’s not deliberately tinted. […]
Glass Paint – self-priming/permanent-bonding glass paint began outside of the USA in early 1997. In late 2003 Glass Paint moved to the USA for distribution in North America.
