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spray paint vs regular paint...which easier?helppp
me:
well...thanks everyone... ;)
did not get the wood pieces yet..anybody went with pre laminate by the way...i dont want the install new laminate....tooo much work...and i dont think i can pull it off....so anyone went with pre laminate...my local hardware sell 35$ a sheets(4x8)...so i was thinking if i use jigsaw..then would it break...any idea anyone...thanks in advance...and i dont think i will go with spray paint >:(...since i heard some stuff....well thanks for looking.. ;D
tubuku01:
i cut the laminate, by using a rotozip. i should have returned it immediately, because i only used it for this job. :(
anyways, not that i'd recommend that method, cause it would be dishonest ;) buuuuttt, it beats spending about 70 bucks only for a one job tool.
it's damn easy to install, just buy laminate cement, smear it some on the cab, some on the laminate, wait about 15-20 minutes, then put both pieces together...enjoy!!! :o
that's it, no runs no paint to worry about......perfect! ;D
but's these are my opinions, of course. :)
me:
well...your opinion well works...but the question is?there are simple ways?? ????... say i buy pre laminate then cut with jigsaw....would it chip out from the corner...who has done this way...thanks to anyone reading..and writing ofcourse...i dont feel like installing new laminate because each big sheet cost 47$..so i need atleast 2...and pre laminate wood cost only 35$ a sheet..so if anyone worked with PRE LAMINATE....please post result and any helpfull info....thanks ;)
Howard_Casto:
Woah! Hold up! Regardless of what other people say spray painting will give you a nice even finish. (If your surface is properly sanded that is.) The thing is most people don't know how to spray paint and they screw it up.
Keep the can in a full upright position at all times. Move the cabinet, not the can.
Keep the can at least 14 inches from the surface at all times or the paint will go on too thick and it will run.
This part is the key... ALWAYS keep the can moving. This means if there's a sport that isn't taking paint you DO NOT set there and hold it on the spot, but rather make several even swipes at it. If you hold the can in one place for more than a split second it will run.
I spray painted my cab with 8 cans of paint, not including the back. I got a perfect surface that's evenly coated and still shows the texture of the wood grain underneath. (Which was the intention.)
These pics are horrible quality but hopefully you'll get the idea.
www.howardcasto.freeservers.com/ragingdragon/
PCC:
I wouldn't cut laminate with a jigsaw; I'd use a router.
On large surfaces, I feel that it is harder to get a perfect finish with cans of spray paint.
I had a house painter with a professional spray gun do my final coat (which worked out nice). In addition, I used laminate on the sides (it's easier than you would think).