"Don Marshall"writes:


What's the best wood and paint for outdoor signs exposed fully to the
elements? Best sealer after painting?

I'd use mdo plywood, you are on your own for paint. Try talking to a sign
painter.


--
Lew

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Don is right. Use MDO, I use 1/2", then use a good oil based paint. Also
be sure to paint the edges and inside any holes you may drill for mounting.

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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"Don Marshall"writes:


What's the best wood and paint for outdoor signs exposed fully to the
elements? Best sealer after painting?

I'd use mdo plywood, you are on your own for paint. Try talking to a sign
painter.


--
Lew

S/A: Challenge, The Bullet Proof Boat, (Under Construction in the
Southland)
Visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~lewhodgett for Pictures

Don Marshall wrote:

Hi,

What's the best wood and paint for outdoor signs exposed fully to the
elements? Best sealer after painting?


Don

When I was in the biz, we used MDO, filled the edges with spackle then
primed them with alcohol base primer. Then painted the whole panel,
front and back with a foam roller using "Ronan" brand enamel.
http://www.ronanpaints.com/graphic.htm No sealer necessary. You'd be
surprised at the incredible finish you can get with a foam roller once
you get the hang of it.

--
Donnie Vazquez
Sunderland, MD

On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 14:29:33 -0500, Donnie Vazquez
wrote:
You'd be
surprised at the incredible finish you can get with a foam roller once
you get the hang of it.

I wouldn't! G

I've found them to be awesome for painting metal doors.

Barry