What kind of paint should I use for an outdoor art project?

by Tmik

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I want to paint an art piece for my patio. The art will get rained on so I need to protect it. Can I use acrylic and spray clear coat?

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Sharon on Jul 26, 2015
I'm wondering the same thing so following for answers.

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Joyce Bell on Jul 26, 2015
I am waiting for answers too!!

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Barbara Null on Jul 26, 2015
I use "patio paint" or an outdoor kind of acrylic paint. and then I spray several , several layers of a protective. Patio paint or an outdoor paint can be found in craft stores and the spray paint clear cover is found in most hardware stores like valu, home depot.. places like that and sometimes you can get it on sale. lol

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Joyce Bell on Jul 26, 2015
Is patio paint same as waterproof one?

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Eileen B. on Jul 26, 2015
I use acrylic paint and seal with varathane.

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Eileen B. on Jul 26, 2015
You can also use Krylon they have a lot of brilliant colors and you can get coloured varathane

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Linda on Jul 26, 2015
I used DecoArt Patio Paint to do this gecko on my patio. I didn't put any type of sealer on it & it still looks great after 2 years. I'm in Phoenix, AZ so it gets a lot of sun & the color is holding up well.

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Janet Pizaro on Jul 27, 2015
rustoleum always works.

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Betsy on Oct 05, 2023

Hi Tmik: Is it metal or wood or something else? Check this site for some ideas: How To Weather Proof Indoor Art For Outdoor Use - A Pretty Fix

For metal: Make it Last: How to Protect and Preserve Your Garden Art (happygardens.com)

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Johnavallance82 on Oct 06, 2023

I think you might need exterior quality or even Yatch Varnish to make weather proof.

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