Sealer help???

[Former_Member]

Hi does anybody use polycrylic to seal their signs??? If so, do you have an issue with the paint on your sign smearing from the application of the polycrylic??? I have been having that issue lately. Any recommendations on what else to use as an alternative??

[Former_Member]

What paint are you using that is smearing and why is there a need to seal it?

[Former_Member]

I am using black acrylic paint for the lettering and i apply a sealer to all my signs to prevent any wear and tear and to make it last

[Former_Member]

The sealer might be an unnecessary step, signs usually just hang on a wall and the acrylic should hold up just fine indoors. Acrylic will not work outdoors and neither will Polycrylic. The addition of the sealer will make for a nicer sign though. I'm not sure why the Polycrylic is smearing the acrylic. How long are you waiting to apply the Polycrylic? Are you using a stencil or a mask? How are you applying the acrylic? My guess is the acrylic isn't completely dry and the Polycrylic is breaking it down. I've found some brands of acrylic take longer to dry than others.