How to Paint Exterior Signs
Businesses often use exterior signs as a form of advertisement. Business owners can paint these signs to attract potential customers into their business to purchase a service or item. Painting an exterior sign is the ideal way to advertise in a creative and attractive way. Painting exterior signs is a relatively simple process once you have all the right equipment. Whether the sign is made from wood, metal or glass, every exterior sign is painted with the same general techniques.
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Things You'll Need
- 3/4 inch plywood, 36 inches by 60 inches
- Exterior paints
- Paint roller
- Paint tray
- Paint brushes
- Polyurethane
- Sponge roller
Instructions
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Roll on a base coat of paint. If you plan to work with bright colored letters, consider a black or white base coat. Cover the entire front side of the plywood to create a finished work surface. Allow paint to dry before continuing.
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Paint on your business name, address and phone number using a paint brush. Ideally, you will want to use a one- to two-inch thick brush to display the business information in a legible manner. Allow paint to dry.
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Paint on a business logo or design. The design should capture on-lookers' attention to attract them to your business . Allow paint to dry for three to four hours before continuing.
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Cover the entire exterior design with polyurethane. Use a foam roller to apply an even clear coat over the sign. The polyurethane will further protect the sign from water damage.
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Tips & Warnings
Use acrylic paints for metal or glass signs and coat with a clear polyurethane.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit sign. welcome sign image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
