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Clear Bonding Primer - Chalk Style Furniture Paint Surface Prep Clear Primer Base Coat
Clear Bonding Primer - Chalk Style Furniture Paint Surface Prep Clear Primer Base Coat
When painting a very slick or smooth surface (e.g., laminate furniture, glass, metal) you may need some extra help with adhesion to ensure the paint will stick and stay put for years to come.
Our Clear Bonding Primer takes the stress out of painting those tricky surfaces. It is ultra low VOC and contains no harmful solvents, making it safer than many other primers. And because this primer is clear, you can still see the natural wood color underneath which is perfect if you’re going for a whitewashed or distressed look!
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Clear Bonding Primer Product Features:
- Bonding agents allow the paint to adhere to any smooth surface.
- Very easy to apply -- just brush it on
- Eco-Friendly: Clear Bonding Primer is Green Wise Certified, ultra low VOC so you don’t have to worry about harsh smells or chemical content.
- Dries completely clear.
- Contains NO harsh chemical additives such as phthalates, formaldehyde, heavy metals, or solvents*.
*Click here to view our VOC test results on this product.
PLEASE NOTE: Does not block bleed-through from tannins or nicotine.
Superior adhesion & coverage
Chalky, matte finish
Suitable for indoor & outdoor projects
Ultra low VOC
Eco-conscious with no harsh chemicals
Furniture Makeovers with the Best Products
Country Chic Paint is manufactured by a trusted paint supplier with over 80 years of experience, so you can rest assured that our product quality is top-notch. Country Chic Paint products are environmentally-conscious, very easy to work with, and there’s little to no prep work involved. When you choose Country Chic Paint for your next project, we are here to support you. Our customer’s success is our priority. Browse more of our products for inspiration.
Easy Checkout and Shipping Options
We ship from multiple locations across Canada and the United States.
- Free shipping on orders over CA$79 within Canada
- Free shipping on orders over US$79 within the continental United States
Orders are typically processed within 1 business day, regardless of the shipping option selected at checkout. Orders ship Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
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Our Story
A love of all things DIY and crafty inspired husband-and-wife team Jan and Rosanne Korteland set out with a clear and simple goal in mind; to make painting easier and more fun. The result is a unique line of eco-friendly chalk style furniture paint that is easy to use, offers superior adhesion and has a matte finish that’s easy to distress. Read more about our story!
Giving Back
We have chosen to donate a portion of our yearly proceeds to two charities (Food Banks Canada and Feeding America) that feed those in need in Canada and the USA. Many of those in our own communities go without the necessities of life, including many children, and we want to do our part in making a small difference in their lives. See how else we give back!
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Super easy to apply with the sponge, and a little bit goes a long way. I used it for my bathroom cabinets, and it made the paint adhere much better.
I’ve used this binder twice and loved it so much I ordered more. I only needed one coat both times and it goes a long way! I ordered the sample size and even after using it on 2 pieces of furniture I still have about 1/3 of the jar left. I see it on super shiny smooth surfaces and the adhered perfectly. Love it!!
The chalk paint was applied with the sponge I purchased, my first time using a sponge on furniture. It was so easy to apply with the sponge and no paint lines were visible on the finished piece. I love the quality of all their products and I use them with all my furniture projects.Thanks Country Chic for your quality products !!
I love using clear bonding primer when I need a little extra adhering. It’s clean and easy to apply without changing you base color.
I got this for my new shutters and front door to make sure the paint stayed on well. Worked great & the new shutters just went through a crazy storm yesterday and the paint is still perfect
I really love this color, looks even greater with some gold accents. I will definitely be using this color again.
I’m more likely to use BIN primer than this for the price. I used it and it is basic. Hardware stores have primers that work great and are way cheaper.
The primer was so simple to apply. I used it on a small cabinet we put our keurig on that the top was destroyed from. I cleaned it up and applied the primer so we wouldn’t have the same issues moving forward. I painted it with the pebble beach and applied the graphite glaze. Looks fabulous! I’m glad all of my hard work won’t get to waste now that it primer safe!
I used this on a dresser project the dresser was in really bad shape. It had water stains and cup ring stains. I used the primer and nothing seeped through... I did sand first as well. I really liked the product it went on smoothly and it was easy to clean brushes after.
Easy to use, went on really nice, made the rest of my painting project super fantastic! I used it over a price that was waxed instead of washing down with mineral spirits.
Used it over a very glossy dresser before painting it.
I absolutely LOVE this primer. It works wonderfully. I paint on glass a lot and the bonding primer really works to get the paint to adhere. I will use this primer as my “go to” primer for all of my projects. I really love that it is clear as well. The fact that it is very low in VOC and doesn’t have a bad smell makes me super happy. I feel really good about how non-toxic their products are, In addition to how well they work!
I loved working with the clear bonding primer. It went on so easily and seemed to dry so quickly. I like that you get right to the wood when distressing.
I’ve struggled with primer choices when using darker paints on surfaces that need a bonding primer yet I want to distress. This solves all the problems and was a game changer for me!
I painted an old bookshelf with Old Mustard chalk paint. Unfortunately, I realized a bit late that I should have used a primer so I ordered some with an extra jar of paint . It did make a difference, I had used 4 coats on the majority of the shelf but only needed 2 or 3 with the primer. I might even try 2 coats of primer next time to save on the actual paint.
I used the Primer before applying the first coat of Licorice Chalk Paint with your round sponge. The application was the easiest coat I’ve ever done. Highly recommend these products for beginner and experienced painters.
I purchased this bonding primer to help me paint a super slick piece of furniture. When I did my test patch of paint alone, it scraped right off with my fingernail. After applying coat of this primer, my paint stuck perfectly. I couldn’t stretch it off! This primer made an unpaintable piece paintable. It brushed easily and leveled out leaving almost 0 brush strokes.
