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    Signwriting on slate question?

    Posted by Chris Sharps on December 18, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Hi All

    I have not done any signwriting since my college course about 15 years ago so need some advice.

    A customer has asked me to re letter a slate house name plaque. The existing paint is flaking off. It’s only a 6 letter name so I thought I would like to give it a try.

    Would lettering enamels like One Shot be OK and do I need to prepare the surface after removing the remains of the original paint?

    AJ mentioned HG Marble Impregnator in a previous post to use prior to painting. Any other tips or suggestions would be welcome.

    Thanks

    Chris

    Chris Sharps replied 15 years, 4 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Russell Pavey

    Member
    December 18, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Oneshot would be fine. Once you have removed all the old paint give the lettering a thin coat of oneshot to act as an undercoat – let it dry overnight then go over it again for the final coat. Sand down the whole face with wet and dry.

    Hope that helps

    Russ

  • Jill Marie Welsh

    Member
    December 18, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    I’ve painted plenty of slate with one shot. No problems!
    Love….Jill

  • Chris Sharps

    Member
    December 19, 2008 at 10:40 am

    Hi

    Thanks for your replies.

    Much appreciated.

    Chris

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