Are there any brands/formulas of spraypaints that work well as the top coat for this crackle medium? I have tried several flat, economy spray paints with no luck. I can't find the words latex or acrylic on any cans of spray paint at Home Depot or Lowes...
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First off, only water based FLAT paints should be used. You can purchase a spray gun for about $25 on Amazon and use it in conjunction with an air compressor. This will allow you to use any water based paints. This is, if you want to get the most even and consistent crackle effect. You will be spinning your wheels experimenting with aerosol spray paints.
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I think you can use latex paint, though I haven't. I use automobile paint which sometimes is thick like latex and I have no problems with it.
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It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi gloss etc) it also will crackle more with thinner paints like the contractor grade type paints. It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi... » Read More It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi gloss etc) it also will crackle more with thinner paints like the contractor grade type paints. « Show Less
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I have used Annie Sloan Chalk paint and my own version of DIY chalk paint (with plaster of paris) with perfect results. I use a mesh strainer every time I use this machine to make sure there are no particles that can clog the nozzle. I would not use the unsanded grout version in this machine. I have also used Rustoleum chalkboard paint with superior results--perfect finish.
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Spray generally won't work (it will eat the Styrofoam), a good latex paint with either a brush or roller works real easy. If you have a large area you could set up a sprayer with latex paint, that would be fine. We did the open ceiling area on the ceiling with a brush, and the edges of the ceiling we did on a bench and installed them after the paint was dry. Good luck!
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I would suggest lightly sanding the black with 150- 220 grit paper so new paint will grip well. If you can prime with something other than Latex, be better off on metal, perhaps rustoleum. I f you can get the paint in oil , would be best, but unlikely. Use gloss at any rate as harder finish I believe. The last option...Move ! Kidding Mark
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Hey man, I actually sprayed a topper for my truck, and my truck is a unique tan, so I took off the gas cap and took it to Home Depot to get a color match and small tub of paint. Not the best place to go I've heard, but it definitely worked, just make sure it is not water-based paint. Also, when spraying it will come out lighter usually, so just make sure to use enough color when you mix the hardener and color. If you don't use enough color then it will be lighter, I noticed that after I sprayed it all on, which isn't too terrible, I think if I wanted to bad enough I could just spray over it and keep the texture. So bottom line, just make sure to use enough color when you mix it, don't overdo it, but better to have more of the exact color because the chance of being too dark is impossible if it's a color match.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "crackle finished"? Are you speaking of painted crackle effects or something involving heat? I would think any superficial treatment of paints and resists would not matter that the glass was tempered or not? If you are speaking of cracking the glass, as in fried marbles, then I would think not?
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I've only ever mixed it with resin which turn out quite well, i do have a paint product as well which i discovered is simply the powder in a translucent once dry paint but the powder was gritty not dissolved in the paint which is how I found out, so I'm not sure if it would actually disolve, though you have my interest, I make fairies that glow and a snow globe type of trinket would be very interesting, I believe I will do some mixing this afternoon and relate my findings
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Spray generally won't work (it will eat the Styrofoam), a good latex paint with either a brush or roller works real easy. If you have a large area you could set up a sprayer with latex paint, that would be fine. We did the open ceiling area on the ceiling with a brush, and the edges of the ceiling we did on a bench and installed them after the paint was dry.Good luck!
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Yes. I have sprayed one with Sherwin Williams oil-based enamel, and rolled another with regular latex wall paint. Both came out fine.
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This spray gun will not spray latex paint as sold. You would need to purchase lager needle and tip to do so. You will need to purchase a 1.7 or 2.0 tip and slightly thin the paint to spray it. With that said this is not the right spray gun to paint walls. You can also send me an email for more information. Dave Furniture.fixer@snet.net
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I never used it on metal, but I don't see why not. It's a nice smooth surface so it should crackle just fine. Put one color of base coat, let it dry. Then apply crackle, and your second color coat. Make sure to have it on a horizontal surface for it to crackle evenly and nicely. Soon you will see your first color coming through. Hint: If you want big, strong cracks, apply more crackle. If you want delicate, fine cracks, apply thin layer of crackle. I like both, so apply plenty.
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I used matted paint but it was a flat wall... Not textured. It was fairly easy to adhere using the tool supplied, a though i did have to go back and fix it a few times because it would bubble upon settling. It took some time but stuck. I actually tried using some indirect heat from a blow dryer too when I first did it. Not really sure if that helped.
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it might work / painted surface could be any formulation and this stuff will bond with latex acrylics best / go over surface with steel wool or scotch or sanding pad to get a fresh clean surface then coat with vermont stuff / 3 or more coats ,foam brush ,wipe on or spray ,fine scotch pad before final coat / good luck / what-a-ya got to lose ;Ron ps if it doesn't work try a light coat of shellac before the vermont
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It has a very fine almost plastic/laminate like finish. It would be best to ask at your local paint store which product will work best. My recommendation would be to rough the finish up with a fine sandpaper, clean the dust off, then use a good primer before painting it. I have tried painting similar products with an all in one primer/paint and had really poor results (weak adhesion), hence the separate primer suggestion.
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Might be able to use the plastic paint at Lowes or Home Depot in spray cans. I think Krylon makes such a paint. May need a plastic primer first though. Krylon may make this. Not sure.