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  • JimD
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2003
    • 4187
    • Lexington, SC.
    #1

    Need Paint Help

    I am making plantation shutters and am getting close to applying finish (louvers are sanded, frame is not yet). I looked at my mail order catalogs and thought I had found something suitable in Muralo paint but Highland Hardware does not have it (despite having it in their catalog) and the closest dealer is a couple hours away.

    I kind of don't want to use even high quality latex because I do not think it will looke like a "professional" finish and I am worried about the durability. I will not be able to take the shutters apart once I glue the mortise and tenon joints and applying finish when they are glued up looks next to impossible. I want to do this once.

    I noticed Sherwin Williams has a "Proclassic Waterborne enamel" that seems like it might be better for this application than latex.

    Any experience with these products or other advice?

    Jim
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    • cabinetman
      Gone but not Forgotten RIP
      • Jun 2006
      • 15216
      • So. Florida
      • Delta
      #2
      Jim

      You didn't say if you have the ability to spray. If possible that would be my preferred way to apply paint. I've done many shutter jobs and have used lacquer, oil based enamel, and water based polyurethane. My last one I tinted clear WB poly with white, and it came out real nice. I'm dealing with high humidity here, and lacquer is a problem. I've drifted away from lacquer for health reasons, and still get good finishes with other media.

      If you don't have spray equipment, and are brushing, a good oil base enamel can't really be beat. It's a constant effort to check for runs, and have a dust/bug free drying area.

      I'm sure you can find a WB latex that would have some gloss. But, my advice is to do all your prep work and be totally ready for each ongoing step, and take your time. Rushing has its difficulties. What type of finish did you want to get?
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        • JimD
          Veteran Member
          • Feb 2003
          • 4187
          • Lexington, SC.
          #3
          Cabinetman,

          I can spray - I use a Wagner conversion gun. I like using Resisthane, a water based lacquer but I've successfully sprayed Minwax water based poly. I am interested in your comment that you tinted a WB poly white. Can you provide more informaiton? What water based poly and what you used to tint it?

          Jim

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            • cabinetman
              Gone but not Forgotten RIP
              • Jun 2006
              • 15216
              • So. Florida
              • Delta
              #4
              I used clear waterbase poly from Coronado Paints, Aqua Plastic Urethane #70-270, and added white water base. I've used a white tint also. Try adding white water base to Minwax Polycrylic. There is also a pure white water base pigment available. When I spray either, I dilute about 10% with water.
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                • JimD
                  Veteran Member
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 4187
                  • Lexington, SC.
                  #5
                  Cabinetman,

                  Thanks a lot. You inspired me to keep looking. I found an article about mixing paint 50% latex paint, 40% Resisthane, and 10% water. That sounds like it might be something like you did. Looking further, I found that Resisthane is available in white. I am low on Resisthane right now so I think I will order a gallon of white rather than try mixing something and then running out. Thanks again. This should be a lot more durable than latex paint and I know I can spray Resisthane - I can even touch up with a brush if I need to.

                  Jim

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