--- product_id: 255530212 title: "General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects, 1 Quart, Winter White 1 Quart GZ.VDB.Q" brand: "general finishes" price: "£155.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255530212-general-finishes-water-based-glaze-effects-1-quart-winter-white store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Extended open time for flawless blending Translucent water-based colors Compatible with cured finishes & layering General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects, 1 Quart, Winter White 1 Quart GZ.VDB.Q **Brand:** general finishes **Price:** £155.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your craft with translucent glaze magic—don’t just paint, create a masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects, 1 Quart, Winter White 1 Quart GZ.VDB.Q by general finishes - **How much does it cost?** £155.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255530212-general-finishes-water-based-glaze-effects-1-quart-winter-white) ## Best For - general finishes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted general finishes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Use confidently over water-based stains and milk paints - • **Professional-Grade Quality:** Trusted by artisans since 2014 for consistent, vibrant results - • **Versatile Layering & Custom Colors:** Mix or layer to craft unique, rich hues that stand out - • **Create Stunning Decorative Finishes:** Achieve marble, shabby chic, wood graining & more with ease - • **Longer Open Time for Perfect Blends:** Formulated for extended workability—no rush, just creativity ## Overview General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects in Winter White is a translucent, water-based glaze designed for decorative finishes like distressing and wood graining. It offers extended open time for better blending, works over fully cured finishes including water-based stains and milk paints, and allows for custom color mixing and layering to achieve rich, professional results. ## Description Glaze Effects are translucent water based colors used to create beautiful decorative finishes such as distressing, marble, shabby chic, burnishing, color washing, rag rolling and wood graining. Use over Water Based Wood Stains, and Milk Paints. Glaze Effects can be inter-mixed or layered to create custom colors. They may also be layered over one another to create deeper, richer looks. It highly recommended to utilize Extender to increase open time and workability. ## Features - Translucent colors used to create beautiful decorative finishes - Specially formulated to give you a longer open time - Use over any completely cured finish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00JJ33OY8 | | Date First Available | 9 September 2014 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Model Number | B068-L Quart | | Manufacturer | General Finishes | | Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 11.43 x 12.38 cm; 1.17 kg | ## Product Details - **Brand:** General Finishes - **Colour:** Van Dyke Brown - **Material:** water based - **Model name:** B068-L Quart - **Surface recommendation:** Wood ## Images ![General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects, 1 Quart, Winter White 1 Quart GZ.VDB.Q - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iI-kjt5dL.jpg) ![General Finishes Water Based Glaze Effects, 1 Quart, Winter White 1 Quart GZ.VDB.Q - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+QHNst09L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do I need to put a poly acrylic top coat over this product? Thank you!** A: You really should. The top coat will protect the hard work you just did painting the piece. And it's easier to clean when there's a nice smooth, glossy surface. **Q: will this knock down the yellow tone of my golden oak cabinets? or should I try their gel stain for that?** A: This glaze product dries very fast. it is for sticking in the ridges, cracks and edges of your work to provide depth and maybe an aged look. It wouldn't be best used to coat like a stain although you can. Van Dyke brown will tone down the color if it's too yellow but the Gel stain will give you more "open" time to work with the piece. Not sure if you have a single piece or many surfaces. Cabinets should be treated with a stain that won't dry fast to allow you to take it off if it doesn't look good. Or layered in thin coats to get the effect your looking for. **Q: I have a China hutch that I want an antique look can apply this directly over the stain that's on it or do I need to sand it off and start from scratc** A: For antiquing, I apply directly over the paint or stain and then wipe off the excess. Only if the wood is damaged (scratched or gouged) would you need to start over, but those very "faults" can increase the antique look. **Q: I want to age parts of my newly painted buffet. Is this what I am looking for?** A: This product is AMAZING. It can be however, there is a skill to it that I would advise practice several times on a less expensive scraps of wood. As a perfectionist myself, I was not able to achieve it. I ended up with the most beautiful black kitchen cabinets myself, and finished them with the water base clear coat of the same line, and the best way I can describe my cabinets to the touch is: Lux buttery delicious (if that makes any sense). Try this: apply a mix of vinegar previously soaked with wool fibers (YouTube it) to a lightly sanded surface (free of clear coat) and this will age the surface of the stained wood according to it's natural texture. This worked for me however, fell in love with the jet black look instead which I kept. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice glaze for beautiful decorative finishes *by on Reviewed in the United States 5 December 2025* I have used this over milk paint and latex, and the results are amazing. It is very important that your topcoat is fully cured before attempting to apply glaze. There are a variety of ways to apply this product which all produce different results. Some of the options include sealing or not before application, sealing or not sealing after application, and scuffing or sanding before or after application for example. It might be advisable to review these instructions on the can and even do a test area if you are interested in the different possible looks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great paint, easy to work with *by on Reviewed in the United States 31 August 2026* Have used this brand for years and really like it. We are painting our older bedroom set a light grey color and dry brushing with the Van Dyke Brown . Really like how it is coming out. It was packaged very well. Would order this product from Amazon again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect finish every time! *by on Reviewed in the United States 18 March 2016* Love this product! I am all about DIY'ing my own chalk paint, but you cannot duplicate this glaze - it is absolutely perfect for the antique look that is so popular in painted furniture and SO much easier to achieve the desired result than with wax. It is a favorite on my furniture rehab supply list!!I get the best results when I use a damp (wrung out) cloth to wipe it on and have another handy to wipe away excess. One can usually gets me through 4-5 large pieces of furniture. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255530212-general-finishes-water-based-glaze-effects-1-quart-winter-white](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255530212-general-finishes-water-based-glaze-effects-1-quart-winter-white) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-09-21*