Can I paint something, then put it outside?
December 1st, 2009 at 15:51We are making a kennel for our dog, and we want to paint it hot pink.
It will be in shelter but the rain could possibly go onto it.
Will the paint peel off if we put it out in the rain?
Thanks.
Posted by admin,
in Home & Garden
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Just use a high quality exterior latex or oil based paint. A hot pink color will have a tendency to fade a bit quicker in sunlight (just due to the properties of the tints needed to make that color). Just make sure that you prime the kennel building material (metal or wood) with the appropriate primer before you topcoat. Just ask the paint store for the appropriate primer. Good luck!
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
yes
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Use a paint that is for EXTERIOR USE—ask the guy at the paint store.
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Depends on the type of paint you use… most outdoor paints don’t come in particularly vibrant shades like hot pink, but if you did get an outdoor paint mixed to the shade you want, it should do OK out of doors.
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Prime it with a water-based primer first….2 coats. Let dry and paint with an exterior latex paint.
If using an oil based paint then prime first with oil-based primer.
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
If you use out door paint no problem. I would use chalking in open cracks before painting to seal.
December 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Use an "exterior" paint and fully cover all exposed wood surfaces and your doghouse will last for many, many years. The primary purpose of exterior paint is to protect the underlying material (wood, metal, etc) from exposure to the elements. That’s why we paint houses and bridges and boats and lots of other things that are exposed to the elements. Interior paint is used for aesthetic purposes whereas exterior paint is used primarily for protection from the elements.