Barn quilt suggestion needed
#1
Barn quilt suggestion needed
I would like to paint a barn quilt on the side of my DH's shop. He removed a huge window, about 6' x 5', from his shop last summer and now it is just unpainted plywood- waiting to be a barn quilt. What do I do to protect the wood from weather and sun, (and snow and ice LOL)? Any suggestions on the type of paint to use? Oil base I assume. I am looking forward to designing it and choosing the colors- that's the fun part.
#2
With that uneven area to work with I would suggest doing a quilt rather than a quilt block. 60x72 you can use 12 inch blocks and make it a 4x5 layout and still have a border. Since the area is down low where you can see it closer that might be an option. Just my 2 cents worth!
Yes, probably oil based paint and layers of external poly to seal it good.
Yes, probably oil based paint and layers of external poly to seal it good.
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I would like to paint a barn quilt on the side of my DH's shop. He removed a huge window, about 6' x 5', from his shop last summer and now it is just unpainted plywood- waiting to be a barn quilt. What do I do to protect the wood from weather and sun, (and snow and ice LOL)? Any suggestions on the type of paint to use? Oil base I assume. I am looking forward to designing it and choosing the colors- that's the fun part.
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I did 6 - 4x4' for the side of our barn. I think one block is probably the best way to go. But I am not sure there is anything out there that will protect it from the elements. Mine were hung 3 1/2 years ago and all need to be taken
down and repainted. I didn't paint them onto the barn, I used Marine plywood, used a primer, painted with outdoor house paint then used a sealer, 2 or 3 coats . Good luck ! ! They really fun to do.
down and repainted. I didn't paint them onto the barn, I used Marine plywood, used a primer, painted with outdoor house paint then used a sealer, 2 or 3 coats . Good luck ! ! They really fun to do.
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