Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Can I use acrylic paints on an outdoor wood item to withstand any weather?

Yeah, go for it. Use a sealer to try to make it last as long as possible. No matter what, everything needs a touch up sometime. Good luck.Can I use acrylic paints on an outdoor wood item to withstand any weather?
Yes, they are very strong, just make sure that none of the grain of the wood is exposed to keep water from getting under and raising the grain which will cause peeling. Using the acrylic medium after you are done with your color to seal it is a good idea. I once used it to patch a place on my car where the clear coat chipped off and it withstood the weather for years until I sold the car.Can I use acrylic paints on an outdoor wood item to withstand any weather?
yes. acrylic is plastic, but make sure nothing can seep up around it to peel it off, cuz you want it to last forever, eventho the wood never will unless you bury it, but then no one will be able to see it, so what would be the point of doing that?
Clear Coat it
My friend did it and it lasted for years, gel medium it too.
yes you can do this although you have to put a clear coat over it to withstand the weather
yea. use acrylic enamel specifically for wood. you sacrifice on the pigment but gives you better weather resistance.
acrylic paints can be used ..check the can if it doesn't say exterior, it probably won't make it. If you use exterior latex paint be sure to buy cheaper painting tools (brush etc) that way you don't have to fight with clean up. Beacuse latex takes forever to clean up. Good luck
I Think You Would Be Better Off With Proper Paint.

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