I recently completed a storage unit made from birch plywood. Based on things
I have read in this newsgroup in the past, I used an alxyd primer followed
by two coats of semi-gloss alkyd paint. I found the alkyd paint to be thick
enough where I saw brush marks in a few places after it dried. Probably
nobody but me will notice but you know how it is - you want your project to
be as perfect as you can. I choose alkyd because it really dries hard so I
shouldn't see marks from things sitting on top of the storage unit. If you
have done something similar would you have thinned it a little or would you
have used the semi gloss latex?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

If you have done something similar would you have thinned it a little or would you have used the semi gloss latex?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

If it could go in a gun, I would spray it. Unless you are going to
rub out a finish, that is the only way to get completely around brush
marks.

A couple of other things. Did you use the correct brush? For oil
based paints or finishes you should use a natural bristle brush. Your
paint store can put you in the right area for this kind of brush.
Contrary to popular belief, natural hair/bristle will last for years
when properly cleaned and stored.

And for me, I use Glidden industrial alkyd the most, and to have a
chance at a smooth finish I thin it by 10% to brush, a little more to
spray. Call the number on the can to see what tech support says or
call a paint store. Note I keep saying paint store, not the big box's
paint dept.

Give your project about 3 weeks to fully cure, then sand with 320 to
remove those brush strokes. When you have it smooth (remember that
any irregularities you leave behind will come right on through the new
coat) try another coat of thinned material with the correct brush.

Just my 0.02.

Robert

And a very helpful $.02 it was. I don't have a gun but I did use a natural
bristle brush. I've had it for 5+ years at least. I used Ben Moore as I
wanted to match the color of the walls behind the project which were done
with a Ben Moore latex. I guess the short answer is to thin it some but at
least I can fix it up in another week.

Thanks for your helpful advice!

Dick
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If you have done something similar would you have thinned it a little
or would you have used the semi gloss latex?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

If it could go in a gun, I would spray it. Unless you are going to
rub out a finish, that is the only way to get completely around brush
marks.

A couple of other things. Did you use the correct brush? For oil
based paints or finishes you should use a natural bristle brush. Your
paint store can put you in the right area for this kind of brush.
Contrary to popular belief, natural hair/bristle will last for years
when properly cleaned and stored.

And for me, I use Glidden industrial alkyd the most, and to have a
chance at a smooth finish I thin it by 10% to brush, a little more to
spray. Call the number on the can to see what tech support says or
call a paint store. Note I keep saying paint store, not the big box's
paint dept.

Give your project about 3 weeks to fully cure, then sand with 320 to
remove those brush strokes. When you have it smooth (remember that
any irregularities you leave behind will come right on through the new
coat) try another coat of thinned material with the correct brush.

Just my 0.02.

Robert

Dick Snyder wrote:

I recently completed a storage unit made from birch plywood. Based on things
I have read in this newsgroup in the past, I used an alxyd primer followed
by two coats of semi-gloss alkyd paint. I found the alkyd paint to be thick
enough where I saw brush marks in a few places after it dried. Probably
nobody but me will notice but you know how it is - you want your project to
be as perfect as you can. I choose alkyd because it really dries hard so I
shouldn't see marks from things sitting on top of the storage unit. If you
have done something similar would you have thinned it a little or would you
have used the semi gloss latex?

TIA.

Dick Snyder


I hate latex, but for flat on walls. I would definitely use alkyd on
furniture that takes any kind of wear. Let it cure completely, then
sand with fine sandpaper. Get some Penetrol to thin the paint, per
label instructions. If you have totally flat surfaces, you might get
better results using a foam roller.

Thu, Feb 22, 2007, 3:15pm (Dick*Snyder)
doth queryeth:
snip If you have done something similar would you have thinned it a
little or would you have used the semi gloss latex?

100 acrylic latex, yes.



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