On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:51 -0400, Keith Nuttle
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
>bronze numbers from the local hardware store.
>
>Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
>life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.
http://www.bronzeplaquesblog.com/
Regards,
Tom Watson
http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1/
On Jul 7, 1:17=A0pm, Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am making a sign for house numbers. =A0 I planned to use the standard
> bronze numbers from the local hardware store.
>
> Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
> life. =A0 ie. wax, varnish, etc.
Linseed oil.
On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:51 -0400, Keith Nuttle
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I am making a sign for house numbers. I planned to use the standard
>bronze numbers from the local hardware store.
>
>Could some recommend what they should be coated with to extend their
>life. ie. wax, varnish, etc.
Clear lacquer should keep them shiny, at least for a few years. A
spray can should be enough for 100 numerals. Forget it if you have
salty air.