ragamuffin

The one man on pinterest said the outdoor paint does not need sealed. Some of the clear finishes turns darker over time. I have made 6 in the past 2 weeks and taught ladies and kids (2 -7 yr olds) and all turned out great. The one I liked the best is Tumbling Blocks in pastels, and Stars and Checkers. I plan to sell mine but I have a small barn outback that needs one. Using the initial in the middle or the corners really helps some of them. I go to estate sales and buy up the left over house paint. I got 3 gallons and 2 quarts for $3 yesterday. Check it out. Good luck to all.

QuiltBoy

Two coats of primer... two coats if you brush it on & one coat if you mask and spray.... two coats of sealer .... with all that like anything that is outside exposed to the weather (in Michigan) it won’t last forever .... this one has been on my front porch for 6 years

Rhonda Lee

What an interesting and informative thread. Thank you, I've learned something new. I love the barn quilts you all shared.

cindyb

I see a couple of barn quilts mounted on point onto brick. How is that done?

QuiltBoy

Drill into the mortar joint with a mason bit.... use a plastic sheetrock anchor into the hole & for outdoor use use a stainless steel screw into the anchor..... if mounted in a windy location use a faster at top & bottom.... mine is just attached at the top
https://www.amazon.com/Sheetrock-Ass...ds=molly+screw

onemoe

or use concrete screws , add a washer under the screw head and paint.

onemoe

or use concrete screws, washer under screw head and paint to blend in

quiltlady1941

Ok everyone talked about what paint and what sealer to use on a barn quilt, but nothing was said about the wood, what kind do you use? Thanks

KalamaQuilts

I pulled up this thread because I needed a photo of mine to show someone.

My experience only... all my small ones were made from exterior plywood, cut to 24" square, (porch patch size where normally they'd be protected) all primed and sealed as noted in post #2. Not one has survived being hung in the weather (gates/fences) for four years, all separated. To my mind this shouldn't have happened but it did.

The one noted above on the barn, I used this wood product from either Lowe's or Home Depot. They are thick and round, mine is 36" across. Lovely. Not big enough for a 'real' huge barn, but perfect for my small one and the rounds do come in smaller sizes. I have two more I'm going to paint this winter, one for my big entry gate and one to gift my neighbor who is pet sitting my little hens while we are gone playing for three months.