ktbb

don't forget that reds fade faster than most other colors...you might check with a paint store to find out which other colors are better for reducing fading and use them.

KalamaQuilts

Sunflowers have deep meaning for me, so I chose a sunflower block, and did it in my colors.
I looked at 1000s of blocks before I decided. I have a file full of good possibilities. And a massive failute. I found it was nearly impossible to mask of curves. I spent nearly 2 weeks mapping out this stylized sunflower block and finally splash painted the darn thing in about 10 minutes It lives on the goat barn.

institches33

If you are thinking of getting the sample cans of paints used for determining color, I would like to share the advise I received from our Sherwin-Williams store. They said the base for the sample paints is recycled (old paint, refused colors and returns). The color is removed and the remains used as a base for the samples. The paint is not durable.

Were they telling me this so I would buy a lot of much more expensive paint? Didn't take the chance, purchased the better paint.

judykay

That's a scary thought (the paint being recycled) as my grandson just made me a flag barn quilt to hang on my porch and that is the paint we used. I hope it holds up as he put so much work and love into it.

Anniedeb

Were they telling me this so I would buy a lot of much more expensive paint? Didn't take the chance, purchased the better paint.[/QUOTE]

Interesting! We were just told something similar by a salesperson regarding small cans of Minwax stain. They said the stain would not be the same color as the larger cans, or the "sample". We bought the small cans anyway, and our project turned out exactly as I wanted. I have used the small sample cans of paint and had no durability problem.

KalamaQuilts

I think the salesperson was pulling your leg. Or your pocketbook
https://www.google.com/search?q=is+r...hrome&ie=UTF-8

that is the point of the sealer anyway, preserving the color

tesspug

To help with fading try a finish with UV protection.

JanieH

Definitely agree - spectacular barn quilt!

onemoe

Home Depot has the best in small cans. tell them your need and they will help. my son used Kurdy Board, foam board for tiles.[ATTACH=CONFIG]601218[/ATTACH]

wildyard

I used small cans of exterior Rustoleum for mine. I got them very cheap at the dollar store so I was happy. I bought one can of purple and one of white which I used to make the different shades of purple. Then I bought one green for the leaves. I used a sealer on the wood first, but not after as the paint was meant to be outdoors.[ATTACH=CONFIG]601250[/ATTACH]