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I recently have been asked to paint a logo and kennel name on a huge boulder. I would like some pointers on how to prepare the boulder for painting and what paint is the best to use. I am in the Northeast and winters can be quite harsh. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. Currently I am using One Shot Paints but don't know if they are the best for this kind of job. Thanks Joe Harvey Fredonia NY
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Joe, One Shot should be just fine. Prep as for any other "wall" surface. Steel brush if necessary, good cleaning agent, and degreaser if near a busy road which may indicate petroleum airbornes. Allow extra drying time for cleaning agents and degreaser in case stone is more porous than you think. Paint just like you would a block wall.
If the customer wants to spend a little more, this is a good one for sandblasting. You can either rent a setup, or sub out the blast to exterior sandblast outfit. Then paint as before.
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I have painted a rock before and enjoyed it very much. Clean the rock, use a pounce pattrern, foam brushes and 1-shot and it will do fine, harsh weather or not. Its cold today in Michigan.
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