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Translucent Window Clear Glaze
SKU 675033001326
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
Colorantic™ Glazes are available in several colours: Chocolate Cake, Clear Glaze Translucent Window, Cloud White and Kitten Grey. They are also available in different formats (8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 58 oz and gallon).
Long before varnish was invented, glaze was the most common product used to protect furniture (as was wax). The only difference with varnish is that glaze dries a little more slowly than varnish.
Our Chocolate Cake, Cloud White and Kitten Grey colours are already pre-mixed. They can also be used as a more or less opaque dye, depending on the number of coats applied. If you want to see the wood grain, just apply one coat of your tinted glaze and you're done!
Translucent Window clear glaze, meanwhile, can be mixed with any Colorantic™ chalk paint colour. The recipe is simple: 3/4 glaze to 1/4 paint. You can create your own "coloured opaque dye" to suit your needs.
You can also use a coloured glaze over a coat of Colorantic™ paint. Simply wipe off the glaze with a clean, dry cloth. In this way, you can create a linear effect.
The Different Uses of Glaze
- Wood staining
- Create a linear effect
- Layering technique
- Painting fabric
- Apply glitter
(see How to/Blogs section for instructions)
Where to Buy Colorantic Chalk Paint
Find your local Colorantic retailers to buy our chalk paints, brushes and other DIY accessories.
Tutorials, Tips and Techniques
Take a look at our tutorials to discover our tips, tricks and techniques!
Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.
