Painting your wood sign is extremely important and the product you use is even more important. I have used several different types of paint and I want to ensure you don’t make the same costly mistakes I have made.
Depending on the purpose of the painting project you are doing on your wood sign will decide the paint you use. Are you just filling in carved letters?
I will break down the types below for your consideration if you are looking to purchase paint for your wood sign project.
Top Recommend Paints/Primer For Wood Signs
Rus-Oleum offers great primers for painting you sign whether it be background, stenciling, or lettering. You definitely want the primer versus the paint version. The paint version will take a lot longer to dry, is more costly and when sanding your wood sign it doesn’t remove easily.
I used this extensively for the majority of my signs. Buying through Amazon is generally cheaper than going to local hardware store. Additionally if you buy a six pack it is great deal. Below are my top recommendations.
- Ideal for use on interior/exterior surfaces including wood, plastic, plaster, metal, masonry and unglazed ceramic
- Oil-based formula is low odor, resist chips and provides long-lasting protection
- Dries to touch in 20 minutes and covers up to 12 sq. ft. per can
- Durable formula provides excellent hide and goes on smoothly
- Satin finish minimizes surface imperfections and provides excellent hide
- SPRAY PAINT AND PRIMER – Krylon COLORmaxx Spray Paint and Primer delivers premium coverage and superior color with adhesion and durability. This primer and spray paint can be used on wood, metal, wicker, most plastics, glass, plaster/ceramic and more.
- INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUST PROTECTION – Whether your spray paint project is inside or outdoors, this gloss white spray paint offers rust protection for a variety of DIY and craft projects including craft foam, hard surfaces, paper mache, fabric and paper.
- GLOSS BLACK SPRAY PAINT – Color changes everything – from a furniture refresh to creative touch-up. Black gloss spray paint has a modern, sleek finish. Black color spray paint can be used for a variety of projects, and the gloss finish has a shiny sheen.
- EASY USE – The easy push big button spray tip on this all-purpose spray paint can helps you spray any way, even upside down. Dry to the touch in 20 minutes or less for fast coverage to get projects done. 12 oz. can spray paint covers up to 25 sq. feet.
- AMERICA’S FIRST SPRAY COATING – Krylon spray paint has been trusted by consumers since 1947. COLORmaxx features the widest color offering in the Krylon product family, to help restore, refresh and recolor any project. With Krylon, today we spray.
- Ideal for use on interior/exterior surfaces including wood, plastic, plaster, metal, masonry and unglazed ceramic
- Oil-based formula is low odor, resist chips and provides long-lasting protection
- Dries to touch in 20 minutes and covers up to 12 sq. ft. per can
- Durable formula provides excellent hide and goes on smoothly
- Flat primer provides a surface ready for painting
Alternative Paint – Air Brush Painting And Paint
If you are looking to be a little more creative in your painting you might look at the Master Air Brush Kit. This kit has been pivotal to me for mixing up color, capability, appearance, sanding and finished product . It is a beginners Air Brush kit with all that you need to get started.
Having the capability of creating wood signs with more color options broadens your client base and what you can offer to your family and customer.
Master Airbrush Cool Runner II – How to Guide – I have had an excellent experience with the Master Air Brush Kit and highly recommend it if you are wanting an easier experience.
Paint Tray Set, 4 inch Paint Roller, Paint Tray – This small roller set is very flexible and easy to clean. I have used these rollers on many of my wood sign projects and highly recommend them.
9 Inch Paint Brush, Paint Tray, Roller Paint Brush, 11 Piece Home Painting Supplies, Foam Brush – This roller set is very flexible and easy to clean. Although a large regular set for painting walls in your home they are very valuable for wood sign projects as well.
Gorilla Grip Original Drawer and Shelf Liner, Non Adhesive Roll, 12 Inch x 20 FT – This item seems strange but I use it all the time in the wood shop. It allows me to place wood signs on the bench and work on them without them moving all over the place. I do use grips, however sometimes when doing finishing work this works the best.
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape, 2090, 0.94 inch x 60 yard, 6 Rolls – When painting you are always using tape to get the most crisp lines and block the other areas of the wood sign from the paint. I also use this tape for cutting the wood signs and this helps with the cut and not getting splinters on the edge.
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