I live in Ohio and am doing some signs for a bed and breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey. One is a painted MDO board with a 3" frame around it. Could anyone suggest a type of wood i should use for the frame that will endure the salty air off the ocean or is this a factor?
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on October 17, 2002 09:04 AM:
Bruce, Salt is not a factor. But like every where else its moisture. Western red cedar or redwood will work great...3 coats of primer (thin the first a little) and two top coats work great for me. I'm sure you'll get a few more opinions to pick from!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by BRUCE EGGLESTON (Member # 3144) on October 17, 2002 09:17 AM:
Thanks, Joe, for your quick response!Is clear coating neccesary for prolonging the life of the sign?
[ October 17, 2002, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: BRUCE EGGLESTON ]
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on October 17, 2002 06:35 PM:
Clearcoat......not necessary.....anyway, don't you want some repeat business???? The only other thing I could add is to put a small bead of silicon calk where the frame meets the MDO as an added moisture keeper outter....ya gotta keep it out....unless the sign is RED, then a UV clear will help. Thats my recomendation....I can't believe no one else is gonna chime in .....I can't handle the pressure...Sheese!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on October 17, 2002 07:10 PM:
One more thing! Don't sand the frame like it's going in your living room! 80 grit is fine! sand lightly between coats of primer. Thats it.
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! In Atlantic City!
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on October 18, 2002 06:57 AM:
Nothing to add Joe, you gave the best advice... Only thing I could add is ... Hell NO! to clearcoats for signs. Never liked the idea... and it never worked any better than good prep and finish.
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on October 19, 2002 06:02 PM:
As Joe said, salt air is not as much of a factor as is moisture and UV exposure, both of which exist in Ohio to my knowledge. Route and chamfer your frame so it fits nice and snug on the MDO, and use a good epoxy adhesive or gorilla glue. You'll be surprised at how long good quality MDO, properly sealed and finished, will last in a shoreline climate.
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