best wood, paint

[Don Marshall]

Hi,

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

Don

[Lew Hodgett]

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

[Phil]

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.

[Donnie Vazquez]

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.

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.

[B a r r y B u r k e J r .]

On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 14:29:33 -0500, Donnie Vazquez wrote: You'd be

I wouldn't!

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

Barry