Exterior safe "popcorn" texture?

[Big EZ Signs LLC]

Howdy all, got a question I hope someone here can answer. I'm painting a faux monument style sign, and I want to add some texture to it. Now I've noticed there are other signs in my area, where the sign maker put a "popcorn" type texture on the poles, base, etc. Problem is, I can't figure out what it is?

I've tried knockdown spray texture in a can, and that melted off in the first rain. So did a "textured" style spraypaint.

Oh, and because I know someone will ask, I can't find out from the other sign maker, because the are out of business.

Anyhow, any help or advice is welcome. I'm at my wits end, I've checked with Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams, and they came up empty.

Thanks!

 

[Billct2]

I think you may want a "drivet" type finish. It's a masonry product.

 

[Pat Whatley]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Homax-Sand-Texture-Paint-Additive-8474/202061377

Paint texture additives come in fine, medium, and coarse. I usually use medium. Any paint store will have it. You mix it with your paint, roll it on, and you're done.

 

[neato]

I've tried knockdown spray texture in a can, and that melted off in the first rain. So did a "textured" style spraypaint.

Did you prime it and paint over it with an exterior latex acrylic paint? If so, I can't imagine it would wash off. If not, I think that was the issue.

 

[Big EZ Signs LLC]

Thanks guys, I'll check those out!

 

[nikdoobs]

We use Triko Plex

http://lynxx.com/triko-plex-data-guide.php