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Glassprimer™ glass paint’s 10-year warranty

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Glassprimer™ glass paint's 10-year warranty

Glassprimer™ glass paint’s 10-year warranty

Think of the last five things you’ve purchased. How long was the warranty? 90 days? 1 year? 5 years? Glassprimer™ glass paint comes with a 10-year limited warranty that guarantees that our glass paint will give exceptional performance for a full 10 years.

What’s in Glassprimer™ glass paint’s warranty

Glassprimer™ glass paint can be used for either interior or exterior applications, and it will deliver superior performance in either case, but the warranty applies only to interior applications. Glassprimer™ glass paint offers exceptional UV-light resistance, which means that it won’t chip, crack or fade, even when exposed to direct sunlight.

In an interior application, UV light resistance is important because UV light may not be distributed evenly. Some areas of a painted project may receive near-constant exposure, while other parts of the same application may receive virtually none. Ordinary paints will fade in this circumstance, leaving a project with uneven coloration and surface performance over time.

With Glassprimer™ glass paint’s 10-year warranty, you can be confident that the paint will retain its beautiful appearance for at least a decade, when applied according to the terms of the warranty.

Glassprimer™ glass paint can be applied with a high-volume, low-pressure paint sprayer, a paint roller or a paint brush. To take advantage of the warranty, the paint must be applied using a sprayer. While you can choose your preferred application method, we recommend spray application because a sprayer can apply the paint in easily controlled, uniform layers. The uniformity of the layer controls the drying and curing times of the paint, and in some cases the final appearance of the project. Using a sprayer, you can apply between 3 and 8 coats of paint to a glass surface to achieve the desired final appearance.

The warranty is also limited by who applies the paint. The warranty specifies that the product must be applied by trained personnel. Glassprimer provides training for individuals who wish to become certified Glasspaint specialists. Being able to offer a 10-year warranty on backpainted glass products can give a provider a distinct competitive advantage!

If you’d like more information about the Glassprimer™ glass paint warranty or available training, please give us a call at (888) 619-2226. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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UV resistance from glass paint

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UV resistance from glass paint

UV resistance from glass paint

When we talk about UV resistance in terms of glass paint, we think of the way that sunlight interacts with the paint itself. UV light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. It’s invisible to the human eye, but its effects are not!

UV resistance is key to avoiding damage

UV light is generated by the Sun, and contains a lot of energy. Because it has so much energy, it can cause some serious health problems for us. It’s responsible for sunburns and can cause cataracts, so we know that it damages living tissues. It also damages objects. UV light has enough energy to break chemical bonds, and it can cause objects to fade, deteriorate and change color with prolonged exposure.

UV light’s ability to break chemical bonds causes problems for paints. Ordinary paints break down easily in sunlight. You can see the effects of UV light when paint fades, peels and cracks. Once a paint has been damaged by UV light, it can’t be “fixed;” it needs to be replaced. If the UV light exposure isn’t corrected, the paint will fade and fail again.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is specially formulated to resist UV light. This can be beneficial in more than one way! With its built-in resistance to UV light, Glassprimer™ glass paint will resist fading, peeling and cracking. Backpainted glass that gets regular exposure to sunlight will remain bright for years. You can install backpainted glass anywhere in your home –even in areas that receive direct sunlight – without worrying about sunlight damage over the years.

Backpainting isn’t the only way that you can use Glassprimer™ glass paint. Applied to a window, for example, Glassprimer™ will not only stay bright, but also it can also reduce UV light penetration through the glass. As a window coating, Glassprimer™ glass paint can help reduce fading on furniture, carpeting and paint by reducing UV light penetration through glass. It’s a great solution for “problem” windows that permit extended exposure to sunlight.

If you’d like more information about working with Glassprimer™ glass paint, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Commercial Glass and Glassprimer™ products

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Commercial Glass and Glassprimer™ products

Commercial Glass and Glassprimer™ products

Glassprimer™ glass paint and products are often featured in home decorating plans, but they aren’t designed just for homes! The Glassprimer™ product line is right at home in commercial settings, too! Glass is used heavily in office spaces, hotels, medical facilities and retail spaces, and is valued for its durability, flexibility and availability.

Decorating with commercial glass

Whether you’re working with a residential or commercial space, glass is an excellent medium for decorating and can be incorporated in a number of ways. In the commercial space, glass is found in windows, doors and curtain walls, all of which can be decorated or enhanced with glass paint.

UV-inkjet printing directly on glass can also be used on interior or exterior glass. The UV-inkjet printing technique can be used to enhance signage, and allows photorealistic imagery in a wide range of colors to be applied permanently to the surface of any glass. UV-inkjet printing does not require any additional curing or special surface preparation, making it a highly cost effective option for commercial glass installations.

Glassprimer™ molecular surface activator is a special glass surface primer that allows UV-inkjet printing and commercial urethane paints to bond directly to glass similarly to Glassprimer™ glass paint. The Glassprimer™ molecular activator enhances the durability of UV-inkjet printing and opens a range of branding and marketing opportunities using available glass surfaces in any commercial space.

Glassprimer™ glass paint can also be used to create a frosted effect on interior or exterior glass. Glassprimer™ glass paint offers superior resistance to UV light, and can be applied directly to interior or exterior windows. Used as a cost-effective alternative to true frosted glass, glass paint can improve the usability of offices and conference rooms by reducing distractions while still permitting natural light to penetrate the space.

In commercial glass applications, glass paint can be used to complement glass walls, glass partitions and frameless glass doors. Glassprimer™ glass paint will not interfere with operable windows or aluminum-framed glass doors.

Glass paint is an ideal complement for commercial decorating applications. If you’d like more information about working with glass paint, please check out the rest of our website. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Exterior glass paint projects

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Exterior glass paint projects

Exterior glass paint projects

The last couple of posts have gotten us thinking about working with glass paint outside. Glassprimer™ glass paint provides superior UV protection and is extremely durable. That’s part of what makes Glassprimer™ glass paint ideal for exterior painting projects. Glassprimer™ glass paint can also be tinted to match virtually any color, so no matter what projects you have in mind, Glassprimer™ glass paint can be part of your painting plan.

Why use glass paint on exterior projects?

One of the first concerns about choosing a paint for outdoor use is its UV resistance. Glassprimer™ glass paint has that covered! Everyone likes sunlight, but it’s very harsh! Colors tend to fade quickly. The fading is one of the first signs of aging. Yellowing is also a sign of failure, and as you probably have observed, it doesn’t take long for a surface to yellow in the sun. Glassprimer™ is specially formulated to resist the impact of UV light, and will stand up to sunlight for years. It will also perform in temperatures up to 350° F! It’s tougher than ordinary, polymer-based exterior paint, so it’s a natural choice for exterior surfaces.

But what if you don’t intend to paint glass? Glass paint can protect a variety of surfaces other than glass. It’s designed especially for glass, but you can apply it to glass, plastic, metal, stone, masonry and other common exterior surfaces and get the same great results. Its nano-bonding properties mean that you can get great, long-lasting coverage on a range of porous and non-porous surfaces.

Glassprimer™ glass paint is a low-VOC paint, so its easier to work with and more environmentally friendly than other kinds of exterior paints. Glassprimer™ glass paint cleans up with acetone, which is readily available in home improvement and hardware stores. Additionally, we produce a water-based version of Glassprimer™ glass paint that offers the same great nano-bonding technology, high UV resistance and low VOC content as our solvent-based paint, but cleans up with water.

If you’d like more information about working with Glassprimer™ glass paint, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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JHU makes a special kind of glass paint

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JHU makes a special kind of glass paint

JHU makes a special kind of glass paint

Usually, when we talk about “glass paint” on this site, we’re talking about Glassprimer™ glass paint. A new kind of “glass paint” is making waves because it’s actually made from glass! This new “glass paint” is actually a high-tech coating, and is intended for metal surfaces to keep them cool in high heat conditions. This coating isn’t made by Glassprimer™; in fact, it’s not in production at all. It was developed at Johns Hopkins University, and was originally presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society in late 2015.

Glassprimer™ glass paint has some qualities in common!

One of the biggest problems with metal surfaces is that they heat up in the sun. This causes problems for buildings with metal roofs, ships and “working” metal surfaces like bleachers. If you’ve ever sat on metal bleachers in the sun, you know how uncomfortable they can get! The accumulation of heat on these surfaces makes metal difficult to work with outdoors, prematurely ages them and can require additional energy to cool them off. The newly developed coating from JHU is glass-based. It rejects light and allows the surface temperature of the object to remain at the same temperature as the surrounding air! The coated metal is actually cool enough to touch.

Glassprimer™ glass paint isn’t made from glass; it’s made for glass, and its formulation is designed to make nanoscopic modifications to the surface of the glass that allows the paint to create a permanent bond with glass. Nonetheless, it does have some qualities in common with JHU’s glass coating.

The new coating and Glassprimer™ glass paint are both UV-resistant. Being able to stand up to the intense energy of the sun means that Glassprimer™ glass paint will last for a long time, without fading, peeling or cracking. Ordinary paints break down in sunlight, so Glassprimer™ glass paint is a great choice for projects where sunlight will be a major factor.

Polymer based paints tend to give off a lot of volatile organic compounds (VOC), which make them unpleasant to work with, and can cause health problems in confined spaces. The JHU coating is mostly inorganic, which means few VOCs. Glassprimer™ glass paint is also a low-VOC paint. You can work with it comfortably in enclosed spaces, and it doesn’t emit noxious odors during application or drying.

JHU’s glass-based coating will have some fantastic industrial applications once it hits the market. In the meantime, Glassprimer™ glass paint is already here and offers some outstanding benefits for a wide range of surfaces. If you’d like more information about Glassprimer™ glass paint, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Summer painting tips for glass paint

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Summer painting tips for glass paint

Summer painting tips for glass paint

There’s no doubt about it – summer rocks! And with summer fast approaching, you may be planning your seasonal home improvement projects. If glass paint is part of your summer home improvement plan – and we at Glassprimer™ certainly hope it is – here are some tips for helping you get the best possible results from your glass paint projects.

Paint like a pro with glass paint

Here are a few tips to help make your summer glass paint plans a success!
Nothing takes the place of surface prep! Don’t cut corners by not doing proper surface preparation for glass paint. Use isopropyl alcohol and fine steel wool (#000). Dry the surface with ordinary paper towels until the surface squeaks. Work in a clean, dry area with good ventilation.

Right time, right temperature! Check the weather before you start painting! Glassprimer™ glass paint is intended to be applied at temperatures above 40° F. That’s not hard to achieve during the summer, but you should watch the dew point, especially if you’re working in the morning. The glass surface should be at least 3° F above the dew point when the glass paint is applied to it.

The drying time for Glassprimer™ glass paint is based on ideal temperature conditions of 75° F at 50% humidity. If the relative humidity is much higher than 50% (or much lower) and the temperature is much higher or lower, the drying time of the paint will be affected. If the relative humidity is super high – 70% or better – you may want to wait until the relative humidity drops a bit to start painting. A large amount of moisture in the air will affect how the solvents dissipate – which affects how the paint dries and cures. The closer you are to the 50% ideal humidity, the better drying results you can expect.

Good things come to those who wait. With glass paint projects, time is of the essence, but that doesn’t mean rushing through each step. Allow each coat the appropriate amount of time to dry, adjusting for variations in temperature and humidity. With spray application, you may need to wait as much as 5 hours between coats. Roller and brush applications aren’t as precisely controlled, so you may need to wait even longer to get a completely dry coat. Do not paint wet paint! You’ll simply increase the drying time. And wait until the paint is cured – typically 24-72 hours – before installing the finished glass paint piece.

If you’d like more information about working with glass paint, check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Glass paint: hiring it done v DIY

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Glass paint: hiring it done v DIY

Glass paint: hiring it done v DIY

If you don’t have a lot of experience with painting, you may think that a glass paint project is too much to handle. You may be trying to weigh hiring it done v do-it-yourself. Exactly how much work is involved in a glass paint project? What tools are required? How much time will it take?

Glass paint is easy to work with

With the right tools and the right approach to the project, you can easily complete a glass paint project as a DIY job. Beyond that, working with glass paint isn’t really any different than working with any other kind of paint. So what tools do you need and what’s the right approach to the project?

Glass paint will work on any kind of glass. Whether you’re working with tempered glass or plate glass, glass paint will create the same permanent bond with the glass surface. Ordinary glass tends to have a green cast, and the thicker the glass, the more noticeable the green tint will be. Glass isn’t tinted, but iron in the glass creates the color when the glass is manufactured. If a green tint isn’t a bother, then use ordinary glass. If the green tint will be problematic, choose low-iron glass instead. Low iron class is also marketed under the name “Starphire” glass. This glass is made with low-iron components, which minimizes the greenish tint.

With a glass paint project, surface preparation is one key to a successful outcome. Fortunately, the surface preparation for glass paint is easy. Use alcohol, fine grit steel wool and inexpensive paper towels. (Pro tip: don’t use “lint-free” paper towels!) Dry the surface until it’s “squeaky clean.”

Apply glass paint with a good quality mohair roller, brush or preferably a high-volume, low-pressure sprayer. Apply in thin coats, and allow each coat to dry fully before applying the next coat – at least 4 hours. Plan to use between 3 and 8 coats for the best results. You can clean rollers and brushes using acetone. You can also use acetone to clean up small drips, overspray or repair smudges or imperfections on the glass surface.

Once the paint is cured, you can install your glass paint project on any surface using paint-can style mirror mastic, neutral-cure silicone adhesive or double-sided mounting tape. The adhesive will not show through the glass paint project.

Working with glass paint can really be that simple, and the results can really distinguish your home! If you’d like more information about working with glass paint, please check out the rest of our website. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Can you use latex paint on glass?

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Can you use latex paint on glass?

Can you use latex paint on glass?

You may wonder whether you can use an ordinary paint on glass. Will ordinary paint dry? Will it stick to glass? The short answer is that latex paint (and other kinds of paint) will dry on glass. But drying on glass isn’t the same thing as sticking to glass. If you want the paint to hang around temporarily, you can use any ordinary paint. If you want the paint to stay put, you’ll need to use paint that’s specially formulated to bond with glass. That’s the big difference between glass paint and ordinary paint.

Latex paint on glass won’t last long

Latex paint is good for a lot of things, and can work well it many situations, but painting on glass isn’t one of them. Latex paint on glass won’t tolerate being handled very well. Because the paint can’t bond to the glass surface, even gentle handling can disturb the paint.

In addition to not being very rugged, latex paint will absorb humidity from the air. This reabsorption of moisture will cause the paint to lift away from the glass. If the paint is only meant to be temporary, this may not be a big deal to you, but it also means that you don’t want to use latex paint on glass in areas where paint flaking or peeling is undesirable, such as the kitchen.

A better solution is to use a paint that’s specially formulated to adhere to glass. Glassprimer™ glass paint uses nanotechnology to create a permanent bond with the glass surface. Once cured, Glassprimer™ glass paint will not peel, flake, crack or bubble, and will last for years. Glassprimer™ will work on any kind of glass, and can be used to create opaque and translucent effects. It’s also a cost-effective alternative to frosted glass.

If you’d like more information about decorating with glass paint, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Creating privacy with frosted glass

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Creating privacy with frosted glass

Creating privacy with frosted glass

In yesterday’s post, we looked at the use of interior doors made of glass, or doors that incorporate glass. Glass paint is a natural decorative medium for glass doors, whether they’re in a commercial or residential setting. Today, we’ll look at ways to use glass paint to create privacy.

Frosted glass on a budget

The great thing about frosted glass as a decorative medium is that you can use it anywhere. Typically, you see frosted glass in the bathroom, but frosted glass can be used in both residential and commercial spaces. It can certainly be used on windows, but it can also be used for purely decorative purposes.

True frosted glass is created by sandblasting ordinary glass, or by etching a glass surface with chemicals. Because the frosting process requires additional, specialized handling, frosted glass is expensive. You can create a frosted effect on window glass using glass paint. The great benefit of using glass paint to create frosted glass is that you can use any color to create the frosted effect. With mechanically produced frosted glass, you have no control over the color of the finished product. When you use glass paint, however, you choose the color you apply to the glass, so you can create frosted effects that aren’t possible with traditional frosted glass.

You can use frosted glass to improve your view. If you have a window that provides an aesthetically unpleasant view, but you also value the light the window provides, you can frost the window using glass paint. You no longer have the unpleasant view, but you still get the benefit of light from the window.

You can also use glass paint to create a frosted effect on a glass-paned room divider. The glass paint will allow you to create translucent panes of glass in any color that can effectively divide a room and provide some privacy.

In a commercial setting, you can use frosted paint to eliminate the distraction of “fishbowl” conference rooms, workspaces or offices. By backpainting the glass with glass paint, you can create a light frosted effect that increases privacy, decreases distractions and still transmits adequate light into the space. Likewise, if you have a conference room that typically overheats due to a southern or western exposure, using glass paint to frost the windows can help make the room more comfortable.

If you’d like more information about working with glass paint to create a frosted glass effect for a fraction of the cost of true frosted glass, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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Decorating Interior Doors With Glass Paint

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Decorating Interior Doors With Glass Paint

Decorating Interior Doors With Glass Paint

When you think of decorating with glass inside your home, the kitchen and bath are naturals. Glass is an excellent working surface and can be used to decorate walls and cabinet faces, as well as countertops and dining furniture. Another place in your home décor where glass is right at home is in doors.

Glass interior doors are uncommonly elegant

In many homes, interior doors are made of solid wood, so you may not immediately think of the decorating potential of glass in doorways. Whether the doorway is wood-framed or frameless glass, it will make a statement that a solid wood door simply can’t.

French doors are probably the most common “glass door” installation in residences. French doors are often found in offices and libraries or master bedrooms, but glass is versatile enough to be used in any room – even the bathroom!

You can decorate glass panels with glass paint to create a frosted or etched glass look on any doorway where privacy is desired, or to make a more aesthetic presentation. For example, a glass door on a kitchen pantry, utility room or closet can be backpainted to enhance the décor of the room.

You can also use glass paint to add decorative framing to a glass door, or just a splash of color to the glass panels in a door to give your home a unique touch.

In commercial settings, glass doors can be painted, or enhanced using UV inkjet printing. Using Glassprimer™ glass surface molecular activator as a primer, you can apply inkjet printing, adhesives or urethane coatings to achieve a permanent bond between the glass and your preferred coating. Your printed or applied images will stand up to the wear and tear you can expect in a commercial space.

If you’d like more information about decorating with glass paint, please check out the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint or Glassprimer™ glass surface molecular activator, please visit our online store .

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