So I'm going to be making a 5'x5' barn quilt for my barn. I'm trying to figure out the best material and also best paint to use for long term durability. Luckily it's on a North facing wall so it doesn't get much sun which will help. I had thought about wrapping it with that 3m clear protector afterwards to help protect it, what's your guys thoughts? It normally wouldn't be that big of a deal and I'd just wing it but this will have sentimental value.
Barn quilt help
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Kaizen
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Might want to explain what a barn quilt is. Painting? Outside?
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LB-1911
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Sorry thought it was more wide known. Lb 1911 got it, thanks for the link
Kaizen
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Nope not around here. We make real quilts lol.
Suppose the higher it is under an overhang will get less weather.
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Stuart in MN
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Barn quilts are kind of a regional thing.
Aren't they typically painted right on the barn siding? I would imagine you just use whatever exterior paint you prefer, and as it weathers it will look more authentic.
Aren't they typically painted right on the barn siding? I would imagine you just use whatever exterior paint you prefer, and as it weathers it will look more authentic.
nadogail
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IMHO, you will get greater satisfaction by winging it.
My experience doesn't include Barn Quilts. Good luck on your endeavors.
My experience doesn't include Barn Quilts. Good luck on your endeavors.
I guess I'm looking for something that when I move, I can take it with me
LB-1911
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Give MDO plywood and pvc trim a look , General MDO info @
https://www.clp-inc.com/what-is-mdo-plywood/
One source of PVC Trim info @
https://www.plygem.com/trim-and-moulding/
matt_i
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Supposing you could find the right source, I'd try for glazed ceramic tiles glued on to a metal frame with 100% silicone caulk, or the urethane that glues in windshields. No grout.
A potential problem with paint is you have to buy several colors of exterior paint which could add up...thinking those are mostly sold in gallon sizes and the more $$ you spend per gallon the longer lasting the paint. Not saying the tiles wouldn't add up but I feel like its a more permanent installation and easy to get "a few".
A potential problem with paint is you have to buy several colors of exterior paint which could add up...thinking those are mostly sold in gallon sizes and the more $$ you spend per gallon the longer lasting the paint. Not saying the tiles wouldn't add up but I feel like its a more permanent installation and easy to get "a few".
Sweet, that's just what I was looking for. Thank you
Marctrees
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Look into "Bullseye" sign painters paint.
Edit - I meant to say "1 shot"
https://www.google.com/search?q=one.....69i57j0l7.4872j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.1shot.com/One-Shot/Products/Topcoats.aspx
Marc
Edit - I meant to say "1 shot"
https://www.google.com/search?q=one.....69i57j0l7.4872j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.1shot.com/One-Shot/Products/Topcoats.aspx
Marc
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Kevin54
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Barn quilts around my area are a huge deal. My BIL has one, but someone made it for him. I'll see if he has any info on it. Our area has barn quilt tours. Basically it's a day of snacks at each barn, showcasing the barn, and getting to know people.
You also might want to talk with the Amish if you have any around your area about it.
You also might want to talk with the Amish if you have any around your area about it.
Lots of amish but none have barn quilts. There's only a handful in this area that I have seen. I see a ton when traveling south and really like the looks of some of them
A local tattoo artist does awesome hand drawn signs and pin striping for locals, he always said he uses 1 shot paint, never even thought of that. Thanks
Figured i would update this, I ended up using 3/4 MDO wood for the quilt, and brushed on rustoleum oil based paint for the design. The frame I made out of 2x2 tubing and also painted it with rustoleum. I like it as it makes it a little unique.
Jayman17
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Nice job, it looks great hanging on your shop.
Jay
Jay
coljar
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That turned out great! It really enhances the front of your building.
homebuilt burner
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My wife made on for my father a 7 or 8 years ago. Regular outdoor plywood, 2 coats of latex primer, 2 coats of latex base coat, then 2 coats of each color. It still looks like new.
Homebody
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Looks great!
I would have suggested latex as it flexes with the weather but too late now.
It looks phenomenal though, keep us updated as it ages.
Innovate1
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It's popular in some areas around here. Kind of hit and miss. Wife wants to do one for the front of the new shop building. I have a sheet of good quality exterior plywood that was a sign for a commercial construction project just during construction. It is well sealed so will probably just sand it a bit and paint on it.
Lynden
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Is that an actual quilt block design? If it is, what is the name of the block?
Homebody
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That should work just fine. Quilts are pretty popular in the N. IL S.WI area. They even have self guided Barn Quilt Tours in some areas.
We were fortunate enough to have this done to our barn back in 18.
DJI_0446 by Laine Olson, on FlickrNo name, here's a couple better pictures. The frame really sharpened it up, I like this design because if you look at it close it seems like the lines are weaving behind eachother/moving sort of. Barn quilts aren't really popular around here, but there is a few.
