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I've started hand routing some signs, and would like to know what is the recommended / best paint to use for outdoor signs made from wood. On my first sign I went to Benjamin Moore and bought 2 quarts of their best exterior paint (2 colors, so 2 quarts). The problem is that I only used about 1 or 2 oz max of each, and now have lots left that probably won't be used for a long time. Now I am doing another sign and need different colors, and don't want to spend another $45.00.
I picked up some regular acrylic paint from Hobby Lobby in the colors I needed. I also hit Lowes and picked up some Premium Valspar interior/exterior Latex Enamel. I liked this option because they are little 1/2 pint cans, and I won't waste or spend nearly as much at $5 each. I think the Valspar is the better choice over the simple acrylic paint, but wanted to know what many of the professionals use when painting wooden signs.
I have searched and haven't found the answer to this question. Thanks for your help.
Jaim Wolfe
I picked up some regular acrylic paint from Hobby Lobby in the colors I needed. I also hit Lowes and picked up some Premium Valspar interior/exterior Latex Enamel. I liked this option because they are little 1/2 pint cans, and I won't waste or spend nearly as much at $5 each. I think the Valspar is the better choice over the simple acrylic paint, but wanted to know what many of the professionals use when painting wooden signs.
I have searched and haven't found the answer to this question. Thanks for your help.
Jaim Wolfe