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Rooms
take on a comfortable, relaxed personality
when the walls, woodwork or furniture
are finished with Weathered Crackle
Glaze. The technique is easy to master.
With just a few steps, it duplicates
the effects of years of weathering
on a surface. Re-create the look of
your favorite antiques or rustic homes
with very little expense. The weathered
crackle look is easy to achieve. Choose
contrasting Base Coat and Flat Coat
colors. The top layer will crack,
revealing the bottom color. For a
neutral look, select a light top coat
and a darker Base Coat. If you prefer
darker colors, choose a deep color
top and a white or off-white Base.
Apply you Base Coat and allow it to
dry. Apply an even coat of Weathered
Crackle Glaze. When it is dry, apply
Flat Coat. As it begins to dry, the
cracks will form in the tip coat showing
the Base Coat beneath. You will have
captured years of natural aging in
just a day.
Step
One:
Tape off areas such as woodwork, ceilings
ro floors where you are not applying
the technique. Using a paint roller
with 3/8" nap, apply the Base
Coat of your choice following directions
on label. Allow to dry for at least
4 hours, or overnight. Remove tape
if you are leaving the project overnight.
Tape left on too long may lift off
some of the Base Coat.
Step
Two:
Reapply tape, if necessary. Using
a roller with ¼" nap or a premium
quality nylon paintbrush, apply an
even coat of Special Effects Weathered
Crackle Glaze. Apply a generous coat
– do not spread too thin. Remove tape
and allow the glaze to dry for 1 to
4 hours before applying the topcoat.
Do not wait longer than 4 hours
before applying Flat Coat.
If you wait too long, you will need
to reapply the crackle glaze.
Step
Three:
Reapply tape. Using a roller or nylon
brush, apply Flat Coat. For best results,
apply in one direction. Do not overwork
the top coat. Remove tape and allow
to dry. If you want a finely cracked,
delicate look, we suggest using the
roller. If you want a more pronounced
effect, use the brush. The top coat
will begin to crack a few minutes
after application, revealing glimpses
of the Base Coat underneath, but the
full crackle effect will not be visible
for a few hours.
Professional Tip:
Protect your crackle finish and wood
trim from stains, spills fingerprints
by applying McCloskey Polyurethane
Water Base Finish in you choice of
sheens. For wall and other large areas
subjected to heavy traffic, roll on
McCloskey Clear Coat in satin or gloss
for clear, non-yellowing protection.
Wait 3-7 days before applying clear
protective coatings over crackle finishes.
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