i AM LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE ON PAINTING GATORFOAM. I HAVE 2 SETS OF LETTERS THAT MY CUSTOMER WANTS IN FLAT BLACK. I AM ASSUMING YOU MUST FIRST PRIME BEFORE PAINTING, BUT HOW WILL THE PAINT ADHERE TO THE SIDES OF THE LETTERS?
Posted by Graham Parsons (Member # 1129) on :
For inside use, we just use regular flat latex - no need to prime - though you'll probably need a couple of coats.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Graham's right about the interior usage, but if they're going outside, spraying them with a sandable grey auto primer, sanding and spraying flat black auto aersols works pretty well. Dries quick, too.
Hope this helps... Rapid
Posted by W. R. Pickett (Member # 3842) on :
...Water base paint will work fine. If this is your first time doing this, make an experimental sample letter.
Posted by John Arnott (Member # 215) on :
Most of us roll flat latex with at least 2 coats. No primer. Make a sample letter. I have a whole wall full.
Posted by Paul Luszcz (Member # 4042) on :
Use black gatorfoam and leave the edges a natural "black" (actually a nice dark charcoal gray).
For perfect looking letters, apply matte black vinyl prior to routing, leave the edges natural black and don't paint at all.
We paint gatorfoam when we need a color other than black or white. We do not prime the foam. No amount of primer will fill that foam. Just use latex paint on white foam.
Posted by Bruce Eggleston (Member # 3144) on :
