KREUL Primer for Leaf Metal is a special water-based adhesive designed for applying decorative gold, silver, and copper leaf. It provides reliable adhesion for ultra-thin metal leaf on a wide range of surfaces, making it easy to achieve luxurious metallic finishes.

Its liquid consistency makes it easy to apply with a brush. It is ideal for covering entire surfaces as well as creating decorative brush strokes and textured effects. When used together with KREUL Leaf Metal, it allows you to decorate picture frames, wooden objects, greeting cards, decorative accessories, and many other DIY projects.

Suitable for absorbent and porous surfaces such as wood, paper, canvas, cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic, ceramics, porcelain, glass, cured concrete, terracotta, and leather.

Features

• Special adhesive for KREUL Leaf Metal
• Water-based
• Easy to apply with a brush
• Provides excellent adhesion for metal leaf
• For indoor use
• Suitable for a wide range of absorbent and porous surfaces
• Capacity: 20 ml (20 g)

Instructions

1. Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from dust and grease.
2. Apply the adhesive evenly with a brush.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry until completely transparent (at least 20 minutes). Highly absorbent surfaces should be coated twice.
4. Carefully place the KREUL Leaf Metal sheet onto the surface and press it gently with a soft, dry brush.
5. Remove any excess leaf using a soft brush or cloth.
6. After at least 12 hours, polish the surface with a soft polishing cloth or cotton wool.

To protect decorated objects from oxidation, apply KREUL Coating Varnish for Leaf Metal after several days. For outdoor use and for concrete, plaster, terracotta, or clay surfaces, use KREUL Zapon Varnish.