Barn Quilt

[steve ramsey]

Wife want a barn quilt for the garage. I want to use somethin that stands up to the weather and will hold latex paint. I'm seeing poly/metal panels but not sure how the latex will adhere. Quilt will be around 48"x48". Looking for options, any advice.

 

[Darren Wright]

I'd think the poly would hold fine, not sure about the metal with latex, will probably just depend on the primers and prep done. Of course weather is always a factor too. I'll be interested to know what you decide, I know my wife is wanting to do one here as well.

 

[Ted Calver]

Maybe somerhing like this PVC panel? Although I'm not sure the description is accurate. Seems cheap for the size.

 

[Darren Wright]

If you have a Grimco or other sign supplier near by, they may have some good options as well. @Leo Voisine Are you using any specific kinds of paints on your outdoor signs?

 

[steve ramsey]

Wife is wanting to use plywood, I'm really trying to discourage her from that.

Maybe somerhing like this PVC panel? Although I'm not sure the description is accurate. Seems cheap for the size.

Not sure about how it would hold paint.
Closest Lowes is 90 miles away, Big orange is 120 and M is 70. I don't do these unless absolutely necessary.

 

[Frank Fusco]

What is a "barn quilt"?

 

[Don Baer]

What is a "barn quilt"?

If You See a Quilt Pattern on a Barn, This Is What It Means

People travel all over the United States and Canada to see barn quilts.

www.tasteofhome.com

 

[Paul Douglass]

I think really baltic birch plywood would hold up well, but Can't you buy the material they use for road signs somewhere? I forget what it is called.

 

[Jim DeLaney]

Medium Density Overlay (MDO). It's used by many states/counties, etc. for road signs. Comes in 4X8 sheets. Has a coating that takes and holds paint well, and its very weather resistant.

 

[Ryan Mooney]

If you have to have it shipped the Aluminum Composite Sign Panel stuff might end up cheaper in the end due to freight. It's also super light so putting it up is pretty easy.

 

[Darren Wright]

Our lumber yard will special order in materials weekly, might cost more than getting from the borgs, but when you factor in fuel/time, probably cheaper.