For 500 ml sizes and above, quantity limit of (4) please. Contact us to make special arrangements for large orders
BEST VALUE: Get more for your money with the 500ml size! It offers 5 times the varnish of the 100ml for less than 3 times the cost—plus, shipping is a better deal too!
Polyvine Top Coat Craquelure System
Achieve a Classic Aged Finish with Cracked Varnish
To achieve an authentic traditional aged finish, our top-quality Polyvine product offers a remarkable cracked varnish effect. This effect is created using a straightforward two-part system that incorporates the use of a base coat and a top coat, both of which are clear acrylic.
This system beautifully replicates the intricate crazed patterns commonly found on old porcelain glazes.
To enhance the crackle effect achieved by our craquelure system, consider using our crack highlighter, available in either white or dark brown. This will add an extra touch of antiquity to your finish.
Please remember that both the base coat and the top coat are required to create this stunning effect. Simply make your selections in the drop-down box to get started.
Need a larger size?
Polyvine Craquelure Base Coat is available in in both 500 ml and 1 Liter bottles. The Top Coat is available in 500 ml size. These large sizes are not kept in stock. For assistance, please use our store contact form. We are happy to arrange drop-ship orders directly from our Polyvine distributor.
Information from the manufacturer:
DS - Technical Data Sheet
MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
⚠ Important: Compatibility Test Recommended
Every finishing project is a system involving wood type, surface preparation, application method, and the combination of products used together. Always apply a small test area (on a hidden spot or scrap) using your full product stack — stain or paint followed by Polyvine — before coating the entire project. This confirms compatibility between layers; you are not just testing Polyvine, but the interaction of all materials used in the project.
Caution: If any base product contains oil or wax (including many products with “oil” or “wax” in the name), allow adequate time for full cure before applying a water-based finish. Follow the other manufacturer’s cure-time guidance, then allow additional buffer time within your test period. Some products that feel “dry” may still be curing, and water-based topcoats can be less forgiving if wax- or oil-based solvents are still evaporating (out-gassing) from the layer beneath.
