Cheap Waterproofing For Inkjet Signs

[GP-9_Man11786]

I just waterproofed a sign made with a signmaker program and printed on an inkjet printer. I used inexpensive heat-seal laminating pouches available from Offce Max, Staples or other office supply stores. I used an iron to seal the pouch. The sign has been sitting under water over night and the ink still has not run. The only drawback is the sign must be small enough for the pouch to completly seal it in.

[Puckdropper]

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The only drawback is the sign must be small enough for the pouch to completly seal it in.

How big is that? Sounds like a good plan for those who need waterproofed signs. (I usually spray paint photos with clear paint before putting them up. It makes them resistant to water but not water-proof.)

[GP-9_Man11786]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Puckdropper

QUOTE:
The only drawback is the sign must be small enough for the pouch to completly seal it in.

How big is that? Sounds like a good plan for those who need waterproofed signs. (I usually spray paint photos with clear paint before putting them up. It makes them resistant to water but not water-proof.)

About the size of a businss card. They probably sell bigger pouches though.

[John Busby]

Hi all
i spray mine with a spray artists sealer
then give them a couple of spray-es with exterior grade polyurethane
varnish.
regards John

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby

Hi all
i spray mine with a spray artists sealer
then give them a couple of spray-es with exterior grade polyurethane
varnish.
regards John

Hi John, [;)][;)]

Yeah that's good, but how often does it rain where you are??[:o)][;)][:o)][:D]

[John Busby]

Hi RhB_HJ
Often enough to justify the expense of getting the Exterior grade varnish
with three coats its fine.
Will not survive the golf ball sized hail stones we get though that usually takes the structure as well.
Will be getting the serious summer rains soon Just as well the line is 9"
above ground level
Would love to know where the idea we don't get any rain comes from.
regards John
PS Just getting out his rain coat to take SWMBO shopping

[GP-9_Man11786]

Well The sign I waterproofed with the laminating pouch survived being completly submerged for 24 hours straight.

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby

Hi RhB_HJ
.........................................
Would love to know where the idea we don't get any rain comes from.
regards John
PS Just getting out his rain coat to take SWMBO shopping

John,

That's an urban legend......... it doesn't rain between Cook and Kalgoorlie! Too straight and flat! [:o)][;)][:D][:D]

[Anonymous]

You could have solved one of my problems! Just of to Staples (UK) to see if they do the pouches
Grateful thanks
Greenfingerjohn

[FJ and G]

I would think that regular laminating paper (8.5 X 11) would cover signs of most sizes and dimensions. Might coat it with dullcoate if you want an oldtime look.

[Rene Schweitzer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by GP-9_Man11786

QUOTE: Originally posted by Puckdropper

QUOTE:
The only drawback is the sign must be small enough for the pouch to completly seal it in.

How big is that? Sounds like a good plan for those who need waterproofed signs. (I usually spray paint photos with clear paint before putting them up. It makes them resistant to water but not water-proof.)

Guys, I was in Kmart and noticed they have these pouches in a bigger size: 8.5 x 11. The price was good, too. $3.99 for 5 pouches.
About the size of a businss card. They probably sell bigger pouches though.