Can you use acrylic paint to paint wood and block outside?

Hello. They do you sell outdoor exterior grade acrylic paints meant for outside use. We commonly use that on out decking and lattice.

Take a look at your acrylic container to make sure it is exterior grade acrylic and you should be good.

Sandy: Home Depot or Lowes can counsel you on a good brand of outdoor acrylic paint. They do know their stuff!

If you are unsure read the label, see if it says exterior. if not then it is not made for the outside, it will not hold up under weather conditions because it is water based.Hopefully you have the right product.

Sandy

Here is painting info for you.

https://www.thespruce.com/exterior-paint-satin-or-flat-1821061

https://www.wikihow.com/Protect-Acrylic-Paint-on-Wood

You can add a few coats of exterior polyurethane just to be sure.

I agree, only use exterior paint for outdoors. They also make sealers for exterior use. Good luck and stay safe!

If it is outside I would use lacquer spray to seal the color in.

Here is some information about waterproofing acrylic paint:

https://createlet.com/how-to-make-an-acrylic-painting-waterproof/#:~:text=Acrylic%20paints%20are%20great%20for,the%20paint%20will%20wash%20off.

If it’s exterior grade acrylic you’ll be just fine. :)

Hi Sandy, here is some information about using acrylic paint outdoors.

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Oct 16, 2019 - In this article I share my 8 favorite tips for how to use acrylic paint. ... If I can get away with using acrylic craft paint, even on a furniture re-do, I will. ... Amazing color palettes; Comes in many types (Enamels for glass, Fabric, Outdoor, etc) ... type paper then use concrete block adhesive to stick it to the wall.

Can you use acrylic paint on wood?

Yes you can! The type of acrylic paint you'll use depends on the type of project you're doing. I typically use a higher end acrylic craft paint for my projects, even for furniture refinishing.

How do you seal acrylic paint on wood?

Does the bottle say for outdoors? I doubt the young people were trying to mess you up just to make a sale..

If it isn't exterior grade - not all of your hard work is lost. You can cover it with a sealant when you are done.

Hello Sandy,

You should use either a fence paint or stain or primer , undercoat and gloss top coat for wood, and Masonry paint for Blocks. At the very worst it wont last more than the season, or at the best, you will have primed it all ready for the top coat.

Hi Sandy, here is some information on sealing acrylic paint, hope it helps you out

https://createlet.com/how-to-make-an-acrylic-painting-waterproof/

Use an outdoor grade sealant and it should be fine