Craig’s Gold Leaf 30ml
Craig's Gold Leaf by GOLDFARBEN is a professional gold lettering paint that delivers a leaf gold effect with extreme UV stability and durability.
| Category: | Colors for stone |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 0.1 kg |
| Profession: | stone mason, sculptor |
Craig's Gold Leaf (30 ml) – Groundbreaking Gold Paint for Stonemasons by Goldfarben
Are you looking for an alternative to complex traditional gold leaf gilding that offers the same luxurious shine, but at a fraction of the effort and cost? Craig's Gold Leaf from the renowned British manufacturer Goldfarben represents an absolute technological breakthrough in decorating tombstones, memorial plaques, and monuments.
This special single-component paint was developed based on detailed insights from the manufacturer's official documentation, specifically for demanding stonemasonry applications. It offers a long-lasting brilliant shine and color fastness that until now only classic gold leaf could provide, but with an incomparably simpler and faster application directly in the field. Thanks to advanced pigmentation technology, the paint is immune to tarnishing (oxidation), UV radiation, and the harshest weather conditions. The lettering will remain as good as new year after year.
Why professional stonemasons choose Craig's Gold Leaf:
- More durable than gold leaf: It creates a robust surface that easily withstands shocks, mechanical cleaning, and accidental careless handling.
- No need to dismantle the monument: No more transporting heavy stones to the workshop. You can apply the paint directly at the cemetery in almost any weather.
- Perfect flow and coverage: Exceptional opacity (covering power) and flow properties ensure that the paint instantly penetrates even the deepest pores of the engraved lettering and its side walls.
- Guaranteed results: The shade and high brilliant shine you see in liquid form in the can will remain exactly the same after complete drying.
- Zero waste: The stable formulation guarantees that the paint does not form a skin on the surface, does not thicken in the packaging, and can be completely consumed.
Instructions for Use
To achieve the maximum declared lifetime and a mirror-like shine, strictly follow the professional procedure recommended by the manufacturer:
1. Surface preparation – do not underestimate the foundation of success
- The stone surface and the lettering itself must be 100% clean, dry, and free of dust or grease before painting.
- Removal of old layers: Completely remove all residues of previous paints and varnishes from the inscription. We recommend using a suitable paint stripper and a plastic brush (never use wire brushes, which could damage the polished surfaces of the stone).
- Thorough rinsing: After chemical cleaning, rinse the lettering with a large amount of clean water so that no chemical residues remain in the pores.
- Important notice: After rinsing, you must allow the stone to dry thoroughly. The stone must not show any internal moisture, otherwise the paint loses its adhesion.
- You can read the full and detailed procedure in our article: Restoration of old text on a monument: Procedure, equipment, and everything you need to restore lettering
2. Paint application
- Forget about primers: Craig's Gold Leaf is applied directly to clean stone. There is no need to use any primer or base coat.
- Before opening and during work, stir the paint thoroughly so that the heavy metallic pigments are evenly dispersed.
- We recommend applying 2 optimal coats.
- The paint is ready for direct application with a fine brush or for spraying.
3. Thinning and cleaning of tools
- To clean brushes and spray guns, use exclusively mineral spirits (white spirit).
- If you need to adjust the paint for spraying, adjust the viscosity by carefully adding mineral spirits – however, up to a maximum of 10% of the volume. Always add drop by drop according to the rule: "less is more".
Approximate drying chart
The drying speed depends on the ambient temperature, airflow, and humidity. A warm, sunny day with a gentle breeze is ideal. The times below serve as an approximate guide for planning field work:
| Ambient Temperature | Touch Dry | Through Dry |
|---|---|---|
| 30 °C | 15 minutes | 24 hours |
| 20 °C | 30 minutes | 24 hours |
| 10 °C | 1.5 hours | 36 hours |
| 5 °C | 3 hours | 48 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it necessary to coat the lettering with a clear topcoat?
No. Craig's Gold Leaf is designed as a highly durable final coat system. The UV-stable pigments and special solvent binder do not need additional protection, and the paint will not lose its shine even without varnishing.
Can I mix this paint with other shades?
Yes. The paint is fully compatible with other shades of professional stonemasonry paints from the CraigsTone range by the same manufacturer. You can mix them together to achieve the exact shade according to the customer's request.
Can I use the paint on materials other than stone?
Yes, the paint has extraordinary adhesion and is very versatile – you will achieve fantastic results with it on other exterior and interior substrates as well.
Product Technical Parameters:
| Manufacturer: | Goldfarben Ltd (United Kingdom) |
| Volume: | 30 ml |
| Formulation Type: | 1-component ready to use (solvent-based) |
| Paint Shade: | Gold Leaf Shade (intense, bright shade of pure gold) |
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