Rosco Clear Glazes & Protective Coats — Acrylic Glaze & Premier Clear (AU & NZ)
Rosco clear glazes & protective coats · AU & NZ
Seal it, protect it, and set the sheen.
You've painted the scenery — now make it last and make it look right. Rosco's clear glazes and protective coats seal and protect scenic paint, let you dial the finish from dead flat to full gloss, and stand up to the traffic a floor or a touring set throws at them. From a light protective glaze to a bulletproof floor-grade clear, here's what each one does and when to reach for it.
What they fix
The finishing problems these solve
✗ Your beautifully painted scenery scuffs, marks and rubs off in handling.
Rosco fix: A clear protective glaze seals the paint so it survives touch-ups, handling and touring.
✗ The finish is too shiny (or too flat) and reads wrong under lights.
Rosco fix: Choose your sheen — flat, satin or gloss — and change the look without repainting.
✗ A painted floor or high-traffic piece wears through fast.
Rosco fix: Premier Clear is a high-durability coat built to take foot traffic and heavy use.
✗ You want translucent glaze layers, antiquing or a wet look.
Rosco fix: Thin a clear glaze or mix it with paint for washes, glazes and antiquing that stay translucent.
✗ You need to lock in a chroma or projection surface without changing its colour.
Rosco fix: A neutral clear coat protects the surface while keeping the colour and finish true.
The everyday clear
Clear Acrylic Glaze — the scenic workhorse
Rosco Clear Acrylic is the water-based clear you'll reach for most: a versatile glaze and sealer that protects scenic paint and lets you set the sheen. Brush or spray it neat as a protective top-coat, or thin it and mix it with paint for translucent washes, glazes and antiquing. Available in Gloss (5580) and Flat (5581).
- Water-based clear glaze, sealer and top-coat
- Gloss (5580) or Flat (5581) — set the finish you want
- Thin it for translucent washes, glazes and antiquing
- Protects scenic paint from scuffs and handling
- 3.8L jug or 19L pail for bigger jobs
Maximum durability
Premier Clear — when it has to take a beating
When the surface will be walked on, leaned on or toured hard, step up to Premier Clear — a high-durability scenic clear coat built to protect floors and high-traffic scenery. Same choice of finish, far tougher wear. Available in Gloss (6810), Satin (6820) and Flat (6830).
- High-durability clear built for floors & high-traffic pieces
- Gloss (6810), Satin (6820) or Flat (6830)
- Seals and protects against foot traffic and heavy handling
- Available in 0.95L and 3.8L
- The go-to clear when standard glaze isn't tough enough
At a glance
Clear Acrylic Glaze vs Premier Clear
| Clear Acrylic Glaze (5580/5581) | Premier Clear (6810/6820/6830) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sealing & glazing scenic paint, washes, antiquing | Floors & high-traffic scenery that must resist wear |
| Finishes | Gloss, Flat | Gloss, Satin, Flat |
| Durability | Everyday scenic protection | High-durability, foot-traffic rated |
| Thin & tint? | Yes — ideal for glazes & washes | Best used as a protective top-coat |
| Sizes | 3.8L, 19L | 0.95L, 3.8L |
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Clear Acrylic Glaze
The everyday water-based clear — seal, glaze and set the sheen. Add your finish and size to cart.
Clear Acrylic Gloss (5580)
Glossy water-based clear glaze and sealer — protect scenic paint or thin for translucent gloss glazes.
Clear Acrylic Flat (5581)
Matte water-based clear glaze and sealer — seal and protect with a dead-flat, non-reflective finish.
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Premier Clear — high-durability
The tough clear for floors and high-traffic scenery. Choose your sheen.
Premier Clear Gloss (6810)
High-durability gloss clear coat for floors and heavily-handled scenery.
Premier Clear Satin (6820)
The versatile mid-sheen — tough protection with a soft, low-glare satin finish.
Premier Clear Flat (6830)
Dead-matte high-durability clear — protection with no shine for floors and sets.
Good to know
Clears & glazes FAQs
Which one should I use on a painted stage floor?
What's the difference between a glaze and a clear coat here?
Can I change the sheen of an existing painted surface?
Can I tint or thin them for glazes and antiquing?
Brush or spray?
Protect the work and nail the finish.
From an everyday sealing glaze to a floor-grade clear, in the exact sheen your lights want — add to cart above, or tell us the surface and we'll match the coat.
Not sure which clear your job needs?
Tell us the surface, the traffic and the finish you want and we'll match the right glaze or coat. Exclusive Rosco distributor for Australia & New Zealand.