Painting On Glass

Types of Paint for Glass

Acrylic Enamel Paints

Acrylic enamel paints can be transparent or opaque and offer glossy and frosted window glass colors.

Acrylic Paints for Glass

These types of acrylic paints are specially manufactured for glass painting and can be applied to a variety of surfaces including glass.

Solvent-Based Paints

These are used more by professionals as they tend to be more expensive and are more toxic.

How to Paint Glass Windows

Cleaning and Preparing the Glass

Glass surfaces need to be cleaned before you start painting. 

Applying the Paint

Brush on the paint evenly and depending on the look you want; you might have to paint on two or more layers of paint.

Curing and Sealing the Painted Glass

To improve the durability, you can use an acrylic sealant that is made for glass surfaces.