How to Seal Painted Rocks for Outdoors
Painting rocks is easier than any other thing. Once you start to paint the rocks, you will fall in love with it. It’s literally an addicting thing, and I am also a victim thing. With some simple tactics, you may have learned some easy tactics and started to make wonderful designs on the rocks. But have learned how to maintain them. It might be easy to make wonderful designs, but honestly, maintaining them is hard. All your effort will be in vain within no time. But as now you are here, you won’t have to worry about this problem because I am going to show you how to seal painted rock for outdoors.
Honestly, I faced this problem too. I give my best to make a wonderful design, and it really came out. All praised my rock designs, but within a few times, they fade away. I was sad, but then I took a step forward and found some simple tactics for preserving the painted rocks for outdoor. So, why not share them with you. You might also be facing the same issue. Let’s have a look at them.
How to Seal Painted Rock for Outdoors
Let your rocks dry completely before diving into deep. I suggest letting the rocks dry overnight, but if they are already dry, follow these simple techniques.
Spread your rocks on a flat surface (on the floor). Make sure to leave enough space between each of the rocks.
Next, spray a light mist coat. I used to spray the mist by keeping more than eight-inch distance and spray on the stones only. You should follow the same technique if you are using a brush or sealer. No matters what you use, ensure a nice thin coat first.
Once the coat has dried up, turn the stones over and spray the mist again on the opposite side. Do not use more mist than needed. The case is the same, even if you are using a brush or a sealer. Remember, the second coat should be thick but shouldn’t oversaturate the rocks.
If this newer coat has dried up, check if you need further coating or you like this finish. If needed, you can add another coat on the other side.
Sealing is when you cover something in a material to protect it. It’s important to choose a material that won’t stick to the thing you’re sealing, or it will be hard to remove later. You can use parchment paper or something similar.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you have understood the entire process. But I will suggest you use some high-quality products for sealing your stones. These are specially made for this purpose and retain your paint for a long-time.
Elizabeth Davis
Elizabeth is a creative writer and digital editor based in the United States. She has a passion for the arts and crafts, which she developed from a young age. Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. When she started blogging, she knew that DIYquickly would be the perfect platform to share her tutorials and tips. She's been writing for the blog from the beginning, and her readers love her helpful advice and easy-to-follow instructions. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
