A crackle finish accentuates your décor with an antique, weathered look. We recommend this technique for use on Interior surfaces such as trim, molding, baseboards, cabinets, furniture
and picture frames. If there is already a finish on what your want to paint that you would like to keep as a base coat, make sure your lightly sand it before applying crackle. If you would like to use a different base coat, make sure your prime the surface first and let dry. Then apply your base coat and let it dry at least 4 hours.

Tools and Materials

• 1/4” Nap Roller
• Foam or Nylon/Polyester Paintbrush
• Painters Tape
• Gloves
• Drop Cloth
• Paint Tray
• Interior Paint
• Crackle Paint

Choosing Color:

Check your local paint store for crackle paint color choices.

To Apply:

• Apply Base Color using Interior Flat paint, Eggshell or Satin sheens and
allow to dry approximately four hours.

• Using a brush or roller, apply an even coat of Crackle liberally over the surface. Allow to dry approximately one hour.

• Apply top color quickly using no more than a few strokes. Make sure to ONLY USE Interior Flat paint for your top coat. The finish will begin to crack within minutes of applying your top coat. Too many strokes will disturb the cracks from forming. Allow to dry approximately 24 hours then apply a polyeurothane coat to prevserve the finish.

• For best results, use the crackle product at 75º and less than 50% humidity.

• For small cracks, apply a thin amount of the top color with a roller. For larger, more
weathered looking cracks, apply a heavier amount of the top color with a brush.

• After topcoat has cured 24 hours, apply a Clear Water Based Polyurethane for
added durability and protection.

Tip:

1. Before starting your project, use a practice board to test your technique and to confirm
your selected colors.

2. If applying Crackle over a previously painted Semi-Gloss or Hi-Gloss Base Color, lightly sand the surface to ensure that the Crackle will grip the surface. Wipe away dust with a cloth.