How to repaint lettering on a headstone
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- I cleaned this headstone and the customer asked if the lettering was going to come back!!! I was hoping it was going to be visible once it dried but that wasn’t the case… so I went back and painted in the lettering! And I think it looks great!
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There is a long forgotten cemetery in Irondale Missouri, very old. I only know what's there. Cause I found some headstones in the fence line between it and the Railroad. Tracks.
when I was a kid.
I learned something new today!! :) I didn't realize that you could redo the paint.. THANKS..
Absolutely! It seems very difficult but it really isn’t… just a bit scary! Lol!
That is pretty cool! Didn’t know there was a way to bring back the letter’s.
It’s a pretty simple process! The paint I bought to do this one is crap! I’ll be getting different paint for sure!
Great Job man. She'll be pleased.
I hope so! Thanks for watching!
looks great
I think it turned out great! I think I’ll get some faster drying paint for the next one though!
That looks really good/nice , am going to repaint my wifes dads stone , your video did help me , Thanks
No problem 👍
Looks fantastic! ❤️ ~ Kali
Thanks Kali!
Why would they have frosted the letters instead of deep cutting is beyond me. Both are sandblasted processes, so not like it would be anymore labor intensive. It just seems like a needlessly half-assed approach to monument lettering. Thankfully, you came along and repainted it so it's legible again. Nice job!
Yea… I always wonder the same thing… it’s really all about what the customer wants. If something looks nicer than something else to someone that’s what they will go with.
Razor blades work fine for removing the excess paint on those polished stones.
Thanks very nice job
Thank you
I was walking the fence line if my little country cemetery -244 graves. As I looked just over the fence in the thicket I saw a headstone. I have to get it back in the cemetery somehow. I'll get help because at my age I can't do it alone. I''m making slow, but steady progress.
Where is it located?
@@Headstoneman I'm just south of Portage, MI. It had to be vandalism, because it's just tossed over the fence. This is my retirement task. I love doing this stuff.
I’m going to be in Athens some time in the next couple weeks! Maybe I can stop by and give you a hand!
@@Headstoneman I would love to show this little cemetery . It has lots to look at and the stories of some of these folks is fantastic. Let me know.
Would be great to have you give a tour! Could make a nice little video out of it!
That looks great! Can you please post a link to where the Titanium Oxide can be purchased? I looked on Amazon but wasn't sure if some of the products that came up were the same as what you were using.
I bought it at Michaels craft store.
You need to be very careful, granite monuments have imperfections of quartz and other elements that allow the paint to seep in lower than the granite surface . The paint will remain in these imperfections when you scrape it off
Yup! This technique only works on granite that has a very smooth polished surface
Could I use black paint? My dad is also there in black and want them to match.
Oh yes… any color you like
There is a difference between paint and pigment. Pigment is a concentrated color in a small amount of binder. Paint is pigment that is in a binder that is intended to adhere. Be sure to get paint…
Good point!
I need to cover up a letter and put another letter in place of the letter
You would need to call a monument lettering company to do that. The letters are usually cut in with sandblasting equipment and would have to be filled with granite dust before creating the new letter
Impressive, could I use spray paint...?
Yup! Sure can!
I have a family member marble headstone it's has the 4 tellytubbies on it what paint should i use to paint them any help would be appreciated
Get a good oil based enamel paint… you shouldn’t have any problems with that for a long time.
I have few questions.
Can this be done on frosted granite as well or polished only ?
Also can the paint you used be bought in black as well?
This process only works with polished granite… the rougher stuff should be done using molasses to deter paint from binding to the raised rough surfaces.
Molasses is the cheap fix. To do it properly iit needs to be done by a real professional. It gets taken to the shop, repainted, the letters then get filled with a clay. The paint gets sandblasted away and the panel gets re-hilited. Then just rinse the clay out of the letters. Brand new
The molasses trick is a trick that’s used by professionals…. Which is exactly where I learned it. The result is the same with much less time and material invested
Dwayne Merry, you must own a "professional" monument shop.......
@Chuckles Lovefist I've been making and refurbishing markers for over 20 years. You would be amazed at some of the things people do to their stones because the don't want to pay to do it correctly.
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Thanks for your video! Where do you find that cuttlefish bone? What's the usage, normally? A razor blade wouldn't do the job?
Pet shop, it’s usually for in birdcages. A razor blade won’t do the job with anywhere near the efficiency. Just make sure you let the paint dry thoroughly before removing.
A hockey puck, a nice rag and some acetone. Also it's best to use monument paint if you want it to last
Hi May I know what paint you used? I need to repaint my parents headstones in India. Appreciate an early apply. I’m in Singapore at the moment, I might get the paint here. Thanks. Pamela
Any oil based paint works good!
Hi, just take a scrapper or sharp utility knife blade and it will be faster with less effort ☺️
You still have to run over it with the cuttle bone to clean it up.
@@HeadstonemanAre you talking about bird food when you say cuttle bone?
@@secretariat1703yes
Hi is this weather proof also Would i be able to use this paint on stone lettering trying to look for it in the uk
I would use an oil based enamel paint… works much better in my opinion, and dries faster
Would this not work if you just used a rag and wiped it while it's still wet? No disrespect intended.
No… it’s oil based paint so wiping while it’s still wet is just going to smear it… also waiting for it to dry and removing it will help make sure you get the paint out of all the little nooks and crannies that aren’t the lettering.
Does this work on green marble as well ?
This should not be done on marble
Thank you
How long would the refreshed lettering last for?
I’m not sure… time will tell. At least as long as it lasted the first time is my guess. The paint I used was much better than the original
@@Headstoneman Thanks. Is it ok to do on a cremation stone? So a stone that lies flat on the ground rather than standing upright. Just thinking if it would wash out more easily being a flat stone.
@annieanonymous611 it really depends on what the finish of the stone is like… that determines how you paint it. Putting paint on the stone is no problem… but the method of applying it is different if it’s not a smooth polished finish.
Could you tell me the name of this ink you used to paint the letters in granite?thanks
It is just a white oil based paint. I believe I said the name in the video… but I won’t use that exact kind again.
@@Headstoneman thank you for your feedback 😀😀
You’re welcome
Thanks
You should always used "Past away" its 2 letters cheaper.
But that’s not grammatically correct!