DescriptionAntique Crackle easily creates that aged, cracked effect on your project.An effortless way to achieve the complex textured look of weathered surfaces on furniture, picture frames, walls or signs. Brush on our Antique Crackle before the final coat of paint for an instant “alligator” or crackled look.To achieve an immediate antique look on surfaces painted with Milk Paint and other water based finishes. This natural gelatin product is brushed on before the final coat of paint for an instant “alligator” or crackled look. Non-toxic. FDA approved mildewcide. Comes in pints, quarts, and gallons.one pintliquid measurecovers approximately 25 sq. ftone quartliquid measurecovers approximately 50 sq. ftone gallonliquid measurecovers approximately 200 sq.ft Please Note: Decorative finishing is an art and not a science. Instructions for use are not precise due to the many variables, such as type of surface, temperature, humidity, personal taste, etc. However two rules should always be followed in the application of the ANTIQUE CRACKLE, or any other finish for that matter: Make sure the surface is perfectly clean.Always test ANTIQUE CRACKLE on a scrap piece of the same or similar material as the surface to be finished.Apply ANTIQUE CRACKLE in a generous even coat. If painting on vertical surfaces, you may need less to prevent sagging. A stiff brush is preferred.The ANTIQUE CRACKLE flows easiest at room temperature, or a bit warmer. If cold, the container of crackle medium may be placed in a tub of hot or warm water which may help it flow easier. After drying, flow the final coat of paint over the CRACKLE with full brush strokes in one direction. Use enough paint so you don’t have to go over the same area twice. This could disturb the crackles that form as the paint dries. If the paint is thin, crackles will be smaller. Thicker paint will make larger crackles. If the paint is too thick or thin, or if there is too much paint on the final coat, crackles may not appear at all. With a little testing and practice you can become proficient in a short amount of time.If the crackled surface will be exposed to any water spotting, the surface should be protected with a clear finish such as Watco oil, polyurethane, wax, or other non-water borne finish. Water could spoil the effect you have just created.ADVANTAGESWorks with either Milk Paint or some other water-based finishesAdheres to most clean surfacesCompletely environmentally safe and non-toxicNon-flammableA variety of crackle effects can be achievedNo odor when dryEasily cleaned up with waterFast dryingLong shelf life PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Color: Light Camel; dries clear/satin VOC’S: Maximum = 0.08 Lbs./Gal, 9.28 Grams/LiterGenerally a “low VOC” paint has less than 50 grams per liter (g/L) per the (California) South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 113 (Feb 2016). Consistency: Viscosity of syrup Clean Up: Warm Water Temperature: -30° F to 500° F Drying Time: Approximately 2 to 3 hours Combustibility: Non-combustible Freeze/Thaw Stability: Excellent Shelf Life: 1 to 2 years at room temperature. Indefinite, if refrigerated or frozen.
