my customer thinks "glossy" paint looks cheap/flashy and has asked for a matte look on their banner. i've got matte finish banner material, but what's the best way to "flatten" the gloss on the 1-shot?
Do I flatten the paint or do I paint a matte varnish over the whole thing?
Also, are there any reasons for NOT making a matte finish?
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Scooter why not use One Shot Poster paint????
Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
I don't think the Poster Paint is intended for long term outdoor use. This banner is intended to last at least 3 years.
Posted by Richard Bustamante (Member # 370) on :
Scooter, Go to your local paint store and ask for some "deglosser". Then paint as usual. Good luck.
-Rich
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Add Flatening Powder to One Shot and you will get the flat finish you are looking for. available at most sign supply store, I get mine at canadian Signcrafters Supply. You can also use Magic waterbased paint for a banner, stick very good on banners without prep and dries fast.
Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
thanks!
so, how much powder? and will it affect the way i use the paint, drying time, flow, its durability, or anything like that?
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
The quantity requested is depending of how flat you want your paint. You would probably have to ran a few test before. It won't affect the paint, the flow and the drying time neither the durability. You will have to stir and shake a lot as it is a little hard to mix, but it works perfect. I used it in Deka waterbased, Magic paint and One Shot (long time ago).
