How are slate house sign Swansea made?


Do you want to give your home an authentic look?  Available in various shapes and sizes “Slate House Signs” are the perfect accessories to decorate a garden or home. Slate is a durable material, and using it to display signs gives any premise a beautiful look. The sign carved on it has a span of several years.

So, if you are planning to get a slate house sign then either opt for the professionals or follow the given steps to get it done.

You can follow the same procedure to make a slated painted house number.

Materials needed:

Slate
Drill
Slate Cutter
Protective Oil
Grey Screw and Raw Plugs
Paint
Screwdriver
Acrylic Spray

Procedure:

1. Get a preferable piece of slate: The slate you choose can either be green or black. It can be smooth or rough. Keep in mind that the back of the slate must be flat for easy fixing. You can purchase the slate from a slate mine, specialist, or a company. 

2. Cut the slate according to your requirement. It is a very important stage as there is a chance of breakage. Mark the needed size. Always use either a scalpel or a blade to do this. Be very careful while cutting. It is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves just in case the slate breaks in the process. Use a sharpened blade to avoid cracking or splitting. 

3. Cover the place where the screw hole will be with the help of duct tape. This helps to prevent cracks. Mark and measure a drill hole on either end of the sign. Drill the sign carefully in the place marked. You can place some scrap wood underneath the slate so that you can drill through the slate while the wood supports the slate.

4. With the help of damp cloth, clean the slate. If you wish to make slate painted house numbers or signs draw by hand or you can do it on the computer. 

5. Choose colours. Using a good quality acrylic paint and invest in decent paintbrushes of suitable size. Apply 2-3 layers of thin coating of paint. Leave it to get dry. 

6. Apply a thin coat of acrylic spray to ensure that the sign lasts for long. Leave the sign to get dry. And the sign is ready!

Hopefully, this information helps you to make a slate house sign. You can also contact a professional in Swansea to make things go better. Visit the websites of several reliable service providers in Swansea and get the best designs, ideas and solutions for all requirements. 

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