How to make an canvas print waterproof?

3 years 11 months ago #683755 by Chris Grimm
Is there a way to make an existing canvas print 100% waterproof?  We have redone our deck and I have some wall spots I would like to mount some prints on.  But want that 'canvas' look.  Which means no go on metal prints.  So can a canvas print be converted to waterproof?  Worse case, can a new print be ordered 100% waterproof?

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3 years 11 months ago #683775 by Garbo
100% waterproof?  I don't think so.  General protection, yes, but not waterproof.

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3 years 11 months ago #683815 by Toby J
Don't forget the direct sun beating down on those colors too.  I don't think it's going to be cost wise on this project.  Might be better to go after a metal or acrylic  print. 


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3 years 11 months ago #683869 by Sawyer
Canvas is so porous, in order to make it waterproof, you would have to fill up all those holes, which would make this brittle in the sun.  I’d bet you would get some yellowing.  

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3 years 11 months ago #684000 by Baydream
MOD PODGE makes products that can seal canva. Here is the advise I found. I have the indoor and plan to get some outdoor. 

Do…use Outdoor Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer before applying Mod Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer.  If you would like added protection from the elements, then first apply a thin base layer of the Mod Podge outdoor waterbase sealer. After drying, follow this up with the Mod Podge clear acrylic spray sealer. The first will provide more waterproofing, while the second will seal that first layer in and provide a smooth, non-sticky surface finish.

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