Craigs Brilliant White 30ml
Professional white stone paint Craigs Brilliant White by Goldfarben. Extremely high-coverage, UV-stable, and durable paint for restoring lettering on monuments without yellowing.
| Category: | Colors for stone |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 0.1 kg |
| Profession: | stone mason, sculptor |
Craig's Brilliant White (30 ml) – Bright white stone mason paint with extreme coverage by Goldfarben
Are you looking for an uncompromising white paint for restoring lettering on monuments that won't yellow or grey over time and reliably covers even dark granite surfaces? Craig's Brilliant White from the renowned British manufacturer Goldfarben represents the absolute pinnacle in the field of professional stone marking and lettering restoration.
This special single-component solvent-based paint was developed based on detailed information from the manufacturer's official documentation, specifically for demanding outdoor applications. It offers a deep, clean, and bright white shade with an extraordinary concentration of pigment, thanks to which it achieves unrivaled opacity (covering power). Advanced binder technology ensures that the paint is completely immune to UV radiation, contains no components prone to yellowing, and withstands the harshest weather conditions, smog, and acid rain. Carved or sandblasted lettering thus remains perfectly legible and brilliant for many years.
Why professional stone masons choose Craig's Brilliant White:
- Maximum snow-white contrast: It creates a perfectly matte to semi-matte vibrant surface that provides an excellent, highly legible contrast on dark granite or marble.
- Absolute resistance to yellowing: Unlike conventional synthetic paints, this special stone mason formula does not lose its brightness and does not yellow under the influence of sunlight.
- Perfect flow into pores: Exceptional viscosity and flow properties ensure that the paint immediately and evenly penetrates even the deepest pores of the engraved lettering and completely covers its side walls.
- No need to dismantle the monument: No more transporting heavy stones to the workshop. Thanks to its stable formulation, you can apply the paint directly at the cemetery in almost any weather.
- Zero waste and stability: The paint does not form a skin on the surface inside the tin, does not thicken during storage, and can be completely used up to the very last drop.
Instructions for use
To achieve the maximum declared lifespan and snow-white effect, 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 remnants of previous damaged paints from the lettering. We recommend using a suitable paint stripper and a plastic brush (never use wire brushes, which could scratch the polished stone surfaces).
- Thorough rinsing: After chemical cleaning, flush the lettering with plenty of clean water so that no chemical residues remain in the pores.
- Important notice: After rinsing, you must let the stone dry thoroughly. The stone must not show any internal moisture, otherwise the white paint will lose adhesion and could start to peel.
- You can read the full and detailed procedure in our article: Restoration of old text on a monument. Procedure, equipment, and everything necessary that you need to restore lettering
2. Painting application
- Forget about primers: Craig's Brilliant White is applied directly onto clean raw stone. There is no need to use any primer or undercoat.
- Before opening and during work, stir (shake) the paint thoroughly so that the dense white pigments are evenly dispersed.
- For 100% coverage, especially on dark and highly absorbent materials, we recommend applying 2 optimal coats.
- The paint is ready for direct application with a fine brush or for spraying.
3. Thinning and cleaning tools
- To clean brushes, the spray gun, and for any cleanup of excess paint from the polished surface, use exclusively mineral spirits (White Spirit).
- If you need to adjust the paint for spraying, adjust the viscosity by carefully adding white spirit – however, up to a maximum of 10% of the volume. Always add drop by drop according to the rule: "less is more".
Estimated drying chart
Drying speed depends on ambient temperature, airflow, and humidity. A warm, dry day 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 white lettering with a clear topcoat?
No. Craig's Brilliant White is a completely self-sealing and highly durable final system. The special solvent binder does not need additional protection, and the white paint will maintain its stability and coverage even without topcoating.
Can I mix this paint with other shades?
Yes. The paint is fully compatible with other shades of professional stone mason paints from the CraigsTone range (e.g., black, silver, gold) by the same manufacturer. You can mix them together to achieve, for example, various shades of grey or muted pastel tones as needed.
Can I use the paint on materials other than natural stone?
Yes, the paint exhibits excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates – you will achieve great results with it on concrete, artificial stone (terrazzo), metal, wood, or plaster, both outdoors and indoors.
Product Technical Parameters:
| Manufacturer: | Goldfarben Ltd (United Kingdom) |
| Volume: | 30 ml |
| Formulation Type: | 1-component ready for use (solvent-based) |
| Paint Shade: | Brilliant White (pure, vivid snow-white with high coverage) |
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