I was able to canvas the top today, a 19' piece of canvas. Whew ! I'm glad thats over !
I cut it to length, and draped it over the TD. I had made a mark (red line) down the left side to give me a guide when I was ready to cut it. I used thinned TB 2 on about a 2" stripe where I thought I was going to cut it. Since that shrunk the canvas, I sprayed the whole canvas while draped using a weed sprayer. It shrunk about 3/4 of an inch in width.
![111441](http://tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?mode=thumbnail&image_id=111441)
After letting it dry overnight , I used two fence boards since they were lightweight and 6' long , and rolled the canvas to the top of the TD.
I jacked the front of the TD up high so it was easier to apply the glue, and reach closer to the top.
![111442](http://tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?mode=thumbnail&image_id=111442)
I painted full strength TB2 and unrolled the canvas.
![111443](http://tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?mode=thumbnail&image_id=111443)
I used a plastic craper, and my hands to smooth the canvas. I lined the canvas up on the right hand side, and smoothed to the left. I then trimmed the canvas on the left using a razor, and smoothed everything down
![111444](http://tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?mode=thumbnail&image_id=111444)
The canvas extends under the front and back of the TD and is glued to the wood frame. All foam is completly enclosed in canvas.
![111445](http://tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?mode=thumbnail&image_id=111445)
What type of paint should I use on the outside ?
Can I use interior Semi-gloss latex ? I have several gallons already setting around...
or should it be exterior paint ? semi gloss ? Oil based ?
I welcome all comments or thoughts !