On uneven surfaces such as those that have siding or barn board, wood strips may need to be installed to the surface first with exterior screws, and then the barn quilt would be screwed to the strips.On smooth surfaces, the barn quilt may be installed directly to the surface with the recommended exterior screws.For larger barn quilts, a scissor lift or bucket truck may be needed.For barn quilt sizes up to 4x4, installations may be done with a ladder.For installations on taller structures, the committee will work with the City to obtain an installation contractor.įor individuals desiring to do their own installations, the following advice is provided: The Chatt Hills Barn Quilt committee will coordinate the installation of barn quilts on its trails. Draw your pattern in each grid and label its color.
Draw the grid pattern on your composite sheet with light pencil marks.Count the number of squares across and down to determine the quilt block grid pattern.Print a colored copy of your quilt pattern.Apply two coats of the background color.Apply two coats of exterior (water based) primer.Remove dust with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.Do not grind through the coating to the aluminum metal. Scuff the surface with a sanding block or sand paper, preferably using a grain size of 360 grit.Pre-clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol, using non-colored cloth for best results.Remove the protective film from each side slowly and carefully to avoid static build-up.Once your sheet is the desired size, follow these steps:
#Barn quilt patterns how to#
If your finished quilt block requires a smaller size than the 4’x8’ sheet, the Alabama Barn Quilt Trail has a video that shows how to cut the composite sheets. However, we take the extra step to prime it again. The recommended Aluminum Composite Sheet comes already primed on both sides. We have also used Behr Ultra Exterior Latex from Home Depot but found that some of the colors stick to the yellow frog tape we use during painting, and so we have switched to Valspar. This board has been used by the sign industry for years and is highly recommended for its durability.įor the paint, we recommend Valspar DurMax Exterior Latex (Semi-Gloss) from Lowes. As a result, more and more barn quilt trails are using a light weight Aluminum Composite Board instead of plywood. Additionally, plywood is very heavy, which makes it difficult to install. However quilt trail groups have reported that over time those materials have warped and not held the paint as well. Traditionally, barn quilts were painted on exterior plywood or MDO, a special coated plywood. Of particular importance is the quality of the sign board and paint, as they will determine the quality and longevity of the barn quilt. A volunteer from the quilt trail can assist with your choice, and also help “digitize” your pattern so you can view different color combinations.Ĭheck the list of materials and suppliers included in this guide. Or check your family quilts for a pattern you like. Requests for other sizes may be approved under special circumstances.įor inspiration in selecting a pattern, the internet is a great resource. Additionally, these sizes help us economize the projects, since the sign board we used comes in the standard size of 4’x8’. These two sizes work well for both large barns and structures and smaller outbuildings. Recommended sizes for barn quilts on the trail are 4’x4’ or 8’x8’. Structures closer to the road can display more complex quilt patterns, while those farther away should use simpler quilt patterns with more contrasting colors to be seen well.
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