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  1. Question Ants and HDU

    I have to replace some ant-infested wood sign panels in a stone wall and would like to use Duna instead of wood after I treat the area with insecticide. I've had issues with carpenter ants in foam insulation and foam roof panels, but haven't been able to find anything online about HDU and...
  2. City wants STRAPS sewn through banner

    Thanks all: I was just looking for a supplier. Now I have several I can call if this comes up again. I gave the gig to a local shop.
  3. City wants STRAPS sewn through banner

    I'm looking for a quote for a banner : 4' x 20' 18 oz vinyl with 5/16" nylon STRAPS sewn into the top and bottom and wind pockets. All I've been able to find is ropes and the city wants straps. I'm going strappy trying to get this done. Full color digital print, vector art supplied...
  4. 42" diameter Sand blast cut

    Looking for a supplier who can cut a 42" diameter sand blast mask graphic for multi stage blast on glass. Our plotter is too small for this one. Can provide vector artwork. PM with cost estimate please or for more details. Thanks, Carol
  5. Goldl leaf wrought iron fence ornaments

    We have been asked to bid on gilding the ornaments on a totally over the top wrought iron entry gate and 2 side gates. My question is: patent or loose leaf? We'll be gilding the decorative finial caps on each rail plus flowers and deeleybobs all over the place-nothing flat. Gate is 14' wide, 7'...
  6. New Nova Artists Paint

    I am hoping to use Nova paint on some HDU carved/gold leaf signs. We used to use Duron Weathershield which had a number of "off the shelf" colors in a deep pigment base. These have been discontinued, and the neutral base paints are awful. We've also had some gold leaf failures-and in 20 years...
  7. Admit it, you know you've used it!!!!

    Back in the early '80's I worked for a guy who would not allow us to use Helvetica for anything. He would argue with customers about it to the point of losing gigs. He was also colorblind, which made color choice interesting.
  8. Anti graffiti coating for mural

    Thanks very much. Joe, I've always enjoyed seeing your murals and it's great that it's a family tradition. I'll keep researching the anti graffiti information. I've had luck with Ronan Water Clear for UV protection, but would love to try one of the coatings that will not allow any paint to adhere.
  9. Anti graffiti coating for mural

    Sorry-hand painted. It's going into a bus kiosk, so it's fair game.
  10. Anti graffiti coating for mural

    Can anyone recommend an anti graffiti clear coat for wall murals? I've been looking online and have found several but much prefer to hear about what you folks have used and found effective and not too toxic. Thanks.
  11. Preserve old hand painted sign

    Hello all: I'm looking for input on what I can use to preserve an old hand painted sign. Customer doesn't want to have it repainted, but just preserved to keep in the family. Some flaking paint, some peel on bottom edge, but otherwise in pretty good shape. Anyone have a favorite product that...
  12. Printing Posters / "The cheapest sign you have"

    Kinko's, Office Depot, and now UPS Store all offer that kind of stuff. We just send them there. We do what we do-sometimes the good will generated by the referral will bring them back when they want something more substantial.
  13. Why do people try to haggle with sign shops?

    If a customer wants a cheaper price, we offer cheaper options. When they hear what is available, they can choose the price point they want and that's the end of the problem. When we agree on a price, they sign the estimate. The haggling goes before the signature, and the signature binds the...
  14. Oil or Acrylic Latex?

    Something to consider: if you only paint one side of the plywood, it may warp.
  15. Paint question for Dibond

    iprint: thanks for the link. I've been looking for it. Here's a link to the kind of stuff they are doing. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=barn+quilts&qpvt=barn+quilts&FORM=IGRE Personally, I prefer plywood panels, which age really nicely, but they need framing and are heavy. Also, thanks...
  16. Paint question for Dibond

    Thanks for the input. Most of these people use oils/turps/linseed oil regularly. This is just bigger and a substrate they don't normally use. I'm gonna get a sample of Dibond and do an unscientific grip test: we have a shop full of different kinds of paints and primers, so I can see what works...
  17. Paint question for Dibond

    Hello all: our friends at the Arts Center are creating 4' x 4' painted quilt blocks that are going to be mounted on local barns. They have purchased Dibond panels for this and the center members will paint them. Is there a primer for Dibond that will adhere and allow them to do the top painting...
  18. Wooden sign for cafe - advice please :-)

    we have used Sikkens Marine Cetol for a large mahogany sign: read directions carefully. It's to be used on bare wood, so no paint or stain unless its compatible. Sikkens makes a gloss UV topcoat that goes with their product. For cedar & redwood, try stain products made for decks and...
  19. adhesive question

    Was kind of hoping to set studs in old holes and then glue letters to pads after the silicone sets, but if I must, I'll make a paper pattern. We included the PITA factor into estimate for either method, just trying to find best adhesive. We have sample letters to play with while we wait for...
  20. adhesive question

    I am installing Gemini Minnesota letters on an old wall that has the old drill holes for original letters installed 20 yrs ago. I have ordered letters to replace but must glue the pads on myself since I must match to existing holes. What adhesive can I use for pads on letters? This is exterior...
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