Color Coating

Glass Bottles with

Custom Finishes

What Is Color Coating on Glass?

Color coating is a spray application process that allows glass bottles and jars to be finished in a wide range of custom colors and opacities. Instead of sourcing specialty glass, brands can achieve the exact look they want by applying color directly to the surface of the bottle. This approach expands design possibilities across wine, spirits, skincare, wellness, and specialty food packaging, making it easier to create distinctive, custom-colored glass without the limitations of standard bottle manufacturing.

Why Use Color Coating for Glass Packaging Design

Color coating gives brands full control over the appearance of their packaging while also supporting functional performance where needed.

Achieves custom glass colors without requiring specialty glass production.
Offers a range of finishes including opaque, translucent, transparent, gloss, and semi-gloss coatings.
Creates bold, distinctive looks from deep blacks to soft tinted finishes.
Enhances shelf presence with fully customized bottle aesthetics.
Can help protect light-sensitive products, such as olive oil, by reducing UV exposure.
Ideal for skincare, wellness, olive oil, spirits, and specialty food packaging.

How Color Coating Works with Glass Decoration Methods

Color coating is often used as a foundation layer that can be combined with other decoration techniques to create a complete packaging system.

Can be paired with UV ink direct-to-glass printing for detailed, full-color graphics.
Compatible with labels for additional flexibility or variable content.
Allows brands to build layered packaging designs that combine color, texture, and print.
Supports both design-driven customization and production efficiency.
Allows brands to use standard bottles while achieving a fully custom, branded look.

To see how color coating is used across different glass packaging styles and finishes, visit our Showcase Page to explore examples.