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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more about your favorite Plaid products? Search our frequently asked question library for answers on how to use our craft paints, decoupage products, stitchery kits, and more.

Is a sealer or varnish needed with FolkArt® Outdoor™ paint?

No, unless used on a water saturated surface, such as a bird bath. The FolkArt® lacquers are ideal for outdoor use and are compatible with FolkArt® Outdoor™ paint.

Can I basecoat with FolkArt® Outdoor™ paint?

Yes. If you are basecoating concrete, for example for a bird bath or statue, a lime neutralizer is needed. Household vinegar works fine. Coat the concrete with vinegar, let it dry, wash it off, dry thoroughly, then it's ready to paint. It is not ideal to basecoat a large co...

How can I apply FolkArt Outdoor colors?

You can stencil, sponge or brush on opaque and metallic colors. Brush-on colors can be stroked and blended like other FolkArt paints.

Can FolkArt® Outdoor™ be used with other paint products?

No, mixing FolkArt® Outdoor™ with other paint polymers will compromise the color, durability and other key features of the paint. Water should not be used with FolkArt® Outdoor™. Adding water will interfere with the durability and paint adhesion properties.

Can I use FolkArt paint on plaster?

Yes, you can use both FolkArt paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.

I want to paint on fabric using FolkArt® Acrylic Colors. How do I make sure it will adhere and remain durable?

When using FolkArt® Acrylic Colors or Apple Barrel paint on fabric we suggest that you also use our FolkArt Textile Medium. The medium helps to keep the paint soft, flexible, and fade resistant. When using FolkArt, FolkArt Artists’ Pigments, or Apple Barrel paints, create a ...

How resistant to fading are FolkArt® Acrylic Colors and FolkArt® Artists' Pigments?

Paints are rated on a light-fastness scale that runs from 1 to 5. 1=Excellent 2=Very good 3=Good 4=Fair 5=Poor All of the FolkArt Acrylic Colors and FolkArt Artists' Pigments are rated Excellent or Very Good (1 or 2). These paints are made from some of the purest pigment ava...

How are FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments different from FolkArt Acrylics?

FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments are compared to FolkArt Acrylics in that they are both acrylic, water-based paint formulas.  However, the paints differ in their consistencies, dry times, cure times, pigments, and overall paint formula. FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments are developed t...

On what types of surfaces can I use FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments?

FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments can be painted on canvas, wood and other porous surfaces. 7.0.3
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