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Hey all- been a while since I posted. I have a project where I am blasting some bricks and tiles with a sponsors name (it goes around a athletic field). I have seen this done before but I am not sure what the exact method used to fill the etch with black...and what paint. I've got about 100 of them to do, so something somewhat fast would be great. I tried a Krylon paint but it just soaks into the tile.
Thanks Scott
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I asked a similar question last year, over HERE
The advice I ended up following was to get a squeeze bottle from my plexiglas supplier. It comes with a needle, usually used for applying acrylic glue, but I filled it up with black oneshot.
It worked out well, but where I got a little too much paint in some areas, I was glad I could sand it afterwords. I suppose you may be able to do that too... but with a rough texture like brick, it may not work as well as it did for me with Corian.
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Scott, If you are blasting the copy into the brick and tile why try to fill them.
I do blast in brick and do monuments, blast the bricks and with rubber in place for the mask paint them with Lithichrome Stone Paint Black Shadow or any other color you want and your done.
I think it does come in aerosol if you were doing a short run.
I get mine from Granite City tool. Google them they will be there.
One pass is all it will take to give great coverage.
[ January 13, 2008, 07:28 AM: Message edited by: Sam Staffan ]
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I'd consider using Keim paints. They actually form a crystal structure that becomes one with the brick and are very long lasting. You don't want to be repainting these in a few years without the masks on. The Keim is thick and chalky and cleans up with water. They are a flat velvety looking finish. Google Keim mineral paints and contact them for more information.
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I am always amazed at how helpful everyone is and the response. Thanks! I'll look into the various paints you all mentioned...any other ideas feel free to post. Thanks again.
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We do stone signage alot around here, the other guy in the shop just got an order for 800 bricks all blasted and painted. But to answer your question use what Sam said. Lithichrome from Granite City tool.
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I had a similar job last year, I had slate tiles that I actually sandblasted, I clearcoated with krylon clear for the stencil adhesion, I posted on letterville on how to paint and finish, from their recommendations, (you could probably look up old posts on sandblasted slate) paint etch or blast area with bullseye shellac, then letter with one shot, It worked great and looked great.
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