Making an outdoor painting that can survive weather.
Have never done this and am not sure what to paint on (wood? canvas?) paint to use? sealer needed? how to hang it in the grouting? It's my neighbor's house wall-I've a garden home. I was thinking of painting a garden. But it'd have to survive hot hot summers, and cold winters, gusting winds, dust. Ideas?
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Z on Apr 21, 2014First of all you'd have to ask your neighbor if you could hang something on her wall. I know how close houses are in Lubbock, as we lived there from October '86 to December '87. We loved it, but it was too far from home. As for the painting, it would be best done in oils, but have you thought about adding a pretty stained glass looking cling to your window instead? https://www.google.com/search?q=window+glass+clings&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=3zpVU_qPMoOY2QXV_YHICA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAgHelpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 21, 2014Thank you for your response...yes, it's OK to hang things..and that's a good idea as well..I've a bunch of windows and a porch that faces that brown wall...sigh...and also thought possibly a mosaic piece...but a large painting or several would give most life and color I think, just need to learn of materials which might survive the outdoor elements... but will for sure go to your link:) Thank you!!!Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 21, 2014Thanks Becky...I keep thinking there'd be some way to paint on a big piece of wood, with house paints or ??? and then put some kind of a seal on it. And possibly prop it up on a wall or secure it with screws. But I've never done any of this before. I've a big piece of leftover roofing wood and there are some pallets in a recycle bin...and I keep thinking it'd be neat to paint a rich green bedded garden with colorful flowers. But these are just ideas and I'd love to find practical real-life advice!Helpful Reply
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Carolyn on Apr 21, 2014I had a similar problem in our previous home. Hubby created a 4'x5' "canvas" for me out of Hardie Board siding nailed to a frame which was then attached to our cedar fence. It was already primed so all I had to do was paint. I used the $2.99 sample sized jars from Lowes so that I could have lots of colors without a huge investment. It is an indoor-outdoor paint and they will mix up whatever colors you want. You might have to find a patient employee if you want a lot of colors like I did. :) I did not seal mine and it was there for three years before we moved with little evidence of deterioration.Helpful Reply
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Janice on Apr 21, 2014I've had regular oil paintings hanging outside for at least 5 years, all year round. I had bought them many years ago at one of those starving artist shows. I was really sick of them, but I hated to throw them out. They are under a roof, but they get hit by rain and snow, not to mention high winds. They still look new. Look in the thrift stores. If you don't like the pictures, you might be able to use the frames....or paint over them. As far as fasteners, there are special screws meant for masonary. Ask at you local building supply store.Helpful Reply
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Crystal Marie on Apr 21, 2014If you don't know how/don't want to use oil paints, use acrylic on wood and once you ar done seal it really well. It should hold up just fine!Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 22, 2014Thank you so much Carolyn and Janice and Crystal! Have any of you used a sealer that has worked well? I have eyed canvases at a thirft store thinking of painting over it...and have that piece of roofing board tucked in my garage...as well as an old battered peeling window I was thinking of attaching somehow a piece of wood or canvas to. I've a long, long brown wall so lots of space to hang things. But it's also a wind tunnel...and harsh harsh conditions.. Now to have courage to start..If there are any products you've used and work well, primers, sealers, brushes, I'd love to learn from you! Thank you!!Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 26, 2014Thank you! Yes the wall facing me is actually my neighborhood's house! But am thinking of using that sheet of wood left over from roofing...and propping it up...and may try as well finding an old painting in good will and painting over it! Great idea...!! And will just have to explore how to fasten it somehow so when the wind howls it won't crash over-smash! Thank you all!Helpful Reply
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Janice on Apr 27, 2014You can get masonary anchors at home depot or lowes.Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 29, 2014Thank you-that helps me know what to ask for!!Helpful Reply
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Pat S on Apr 30, 2014I do allot of acrylic paintings on wood and seal them depending on the size and wood with a poly finish... either spray or brush on. Years ago, I painted a sesame street theme and over the rainbow directly on two sides of a block garage... it lasted many years.Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Apr 30, 2014Thank you so Pat! Cool! Do you think acrylic paint is better to use than house paint?Helpful Reply
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Vicki on May 09, 2014Very very cool! Thank you...inspiring! and so brave!Helpful Reply
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Vicki on May 09, 2014Very cool....now to work up an design, bravery, and hunt for materials... inbetween the other work and projects! Must be done before next winter-when there aren't any flowers to be nourishing! Thank you!Helpful Reply
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