diff --git a/terminatorlib/terminator.py b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
index ed3f2f23..d04725d5 100755
--- a/terminatorlib/terminator.py
+++ b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
@@ -161,13 +161,6 @@ class Terminator:
     if borderless or self.conf.borderless:
       self.window.set_decorated (False)
 
-    # Set RGBA colormap if possible so VTE can use real alpha
-    # channels for transparency.
-    screen = self.window.get_screen()
-    colormap = screen.get_rgba_colormap()
-    if colormap:
-      self.window.set_colormap(colormap)
-
     # Start out with just one terminal
     # FIXME: This should be really be decided from some kind of profile
     term = (TerminatorTerm (self, self.profile, self.command))