Polyvine Crackle Glaze

Polyvine Crackle Glaze is an acrylic medium that is designed to produce a consistent cracking effect when applied to emulsion paint. Ideal for use on interior furniture, skirting, architrave, pottery, picture frames an more. It's easy to apply, quick drying and low odour.

• Low odour
• Produces consistent cracking
• Quick drying
• Easy to use

Ensure the surface is clean and free from grease and any contamination.

Always try the technique on a test piece before embarking on the project to ensure you are happy with the finished results.

• Apply a matt emulsion/latex as a base coat, this will be the colour of the cracks.
• Allow the base coat to dry.
• Apply the glaze in one direction with a good quality brush.
• Ensure to apply a smooth and even coat, if not remove the glaze with a damp cloth and reapply.
• Allow to dry.
• Apply a top coat of a matt emulsion/latex thinned with 10% water.
• Load a good quality brush with generous amounts of paint and apply in one pass.
• Apply at right angles to the crackle glaze coat.
• The thickness of the top coat will determine the size of the cracks. Do not over brush as this will cause the glaze and paint to mix and no cracks will appear.
• Leave to dry for 24 hours and protect with Polyvine Decorators Varnish.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions found on the container.

Protect from extremes of temperature during storage and application.

Q. Is Polyvine Crackle Glaze product clear?

A. Yes, the idea is to apply the emulsion paint as a base coat and then apply the crackle glaze over the top, the cracks will then start to appear. Crack sizes may vary due to thickness of the glaze. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product.

Delivery

All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £3.99 for express delivery.

Special Delivery

You can now choose some special delivery options. 

• AM Delivery: Get your order by 12pm
  If placed on a working day before 3pm, the AM Delivery will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday AM (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM. All orders have a charge of £12.99 for AM delivery.

• Late Cut-Off: Get an extra hour to place your order for Next Working Day delivery.
  Orders placed on a working day before 4pm will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 4pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £5.99 for Late Cut-Off delivery.

• Saturday Delivery: Get your order on Saturday
  Option available on Fridays. Orders placed on Friday before 3pm will be delivered on Saturday. All orders have a charge of £9.95 for Saturday delivery.

Exceptions

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a no quibble 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. 

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by the contact form below or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

Please note any bespoke or mixed to order items can not be returned, if you are unsure this is your product please check the listing or contact us for details. 

We always recommend getting samples or contacting us for free of charge colourcharts. We do our best to represent colours as accurately as possible however screens variations and different surfaces can alter this. Unfortunately in the event you do not like the colour we are unable to accept the product back if they it has been opened.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

If you find a fault with your product, we can offer a full refund or exchange within 30 days. We test every product that is returned to us, sadly if a product is found to have no fault we cannot refund this and the you will be given the option to have this returned to you. Please get in touch to discuss these options. If you find fault after 30 days of purchase you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly as they will be able to offer support with the product.