6 Easy Steps To Make An Outdoor Sign Waterproof
The steps to make an Outdoor sign waterproof are as follows:
- Sanding: The first step is to sand the wood panels, the sanding will help to make the wood panel smoother and will also prevent the retention of the water on the surface and moisture from dew, rain, or even humidity that sticks to chippings and grains .
- Wood Putty: The next step is to apply the wood putty with the putty knife, this will help to remove any gouges and scratches. Then allow the putty to dry completely. When it is completely dried then move to light sanding on the putty area.
- Water Repellent: Before applying the Water Repellent the surface area should be clean, then apply the coating of the water repellent. It will help to increase the Outdoor sign's resistance to outdoor conditions and as well as the life of any paint that the customer chooses to add. However, the user needs to make sure that the Water Repellent should have the proper consistency for painting over.
- Paint: Now the user can apply the paint of the choice, it is one of the important Step. Usually, the user can use the high-quality, acrylic-based paint as it has better adhesion, the paint will also protect the sign from the fading remove and weathering. Apply the few thin coats of the paint, but apply the second coat after the first coat is completely dried.
- Sealer: Once the paint is completely dry then apply the Sealer with the soft and clean brush, apply the two coats and allow the first to dry then go for the second coat.
- Edge Caps: One of the important steps is to add the plastic Edge Caps, this is important because the edge of the exposed grain will retain more water.