A back-painted glass is a glass that has been painted on the reverse. You can paint different types of glass, including fused, laminated, and tempered glass.
How to paint
You should start by mixing paint and catalyst. You then need to clean the back of the glass by wiping an alcohol-soaked paper towel over the glass. To start painting, you need to pour the paint mixture into the gun. For ideal results, you should run the paint through the strainer as you pour it into the gun.
Next you need to apply a coat with the gun. You should paint with the movement up and down and wait about five minutes.
After five minutes, you need to add another coat of paint. You should repeat this until you have applied at least four coats. In order for the paint to adhere to the glass, you must wait 48 hours.
If there is overspray, you should use a light steel wool to remove the overspray at the edges. If there is any paint on the front of the glass, you should use lacquer thinner to clean it off.
If the overspray is too thick, you should scrape it off with a single-edged utility knife. If necessary, you should follow the scraping with steel wool and lacquer thinner.
Once you are done, you need to clean the glass paint from the paint gun. The best item to use is a lacquer thinner. All you need to do is spray the lacquer thinner through the paint gun for at least 30 seconds.
If you want your paint gun to be completely clean, you must disassemble the gun and clean the entire inside with lacquer thinner.
Retropainted glass installation
There are many ways to install backpainted glass. Some of the most effective ways include:
channel system: used in conjunction with tapes and adhesives. The good thing about this method is that it is permanent. For best results, you should ensure that your glass is installed by a professional glazier or glass contractor.
framing system– There are two main ways you can install glass using this method: aluminum and wood. The nice thing about this method is that the glass is supported on all four sides creating a great look.
conclusion
Here’s what you need to know about backpainted glass. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of painting the glass yourself, you can buy pre-painted glass.