Main > Main Forum
Painting. Do I do more or leave it?
anewcomb:
I need some advice on what to do next (if anything) for my cabinet finish. Here is what I have done so far ...
1) Filled and sanded any screw/nail holes.
2) Applied 2 coats of tinted latex primer (something called ZAP from Lowes) thinned with Flotrol.
3) Sanded smooth with 220 grit sandpaper.
4) Applied 3 coats of black semi-gloss latex paint thinned with Flotrol.
I used a low volume sprayer attachment (found at Harbor Freight Tools) with my small compressor. It seems to work alright, but I have never used a sprayer like this before. The cabinet looks alright from a distance, but when you are up close and the light is shining on it it looks like this (see attached image).
The question I have is should I live with the finish the way it is, or is there a way to even out the finish without applying another coat?
Lutus:
I've always rolled on the paint. To spray it on definently requires a steady hand. Looks like it was too thick when it was sprayed on.
boogieman:
Not sure on cabinets, but I know on other stuff, if you get an orange peel finish like that, you can sand it with fine paper till it's smooth then give it another coat of paint. I know on motorcycle stuff you can wet sand, not sure on wood.
WunderCade:
--- Quote from: anewcomb on May 01, 2008, 09:50:03 pm ---I need some advice on what to do next (if anything) for my cabinet finish. Here is what I have done so far ...
1) Filled and sanded any screw/nail holes.
2) Applied 2 coats of tinted latex primer (something called ZAP from Lowes) thinned with Flotrol.
3) Sanded smooth with 220 grit sandpaper.
4) Applied 3 coats of black semi-gloss latex paint thinned with Flotrol.
I used a low volume sprayer attachment (found at Harbor Freight Tools) with my small compressor. It seems to work alright, but I have never used a sprayer like this before. The cabinet looks alright from a distance, but when you are up close and the light is shining on it it looks like this (see attached image).
The question I have is should I live with the finish the way it is, or is there a way to even out the finish without applying another coat?
--- End quote ---
It looks like you didn't sand it really smooth BEFORE applying the primer. Is that the case?
anewcomb:
Yeah. I thought it was too thick when it was going on, but since I had never used one before I wasn't sure. I did some tests before I started, but I got too antsy and just went for it. I have some wet sanding paper that I thought I might try once the paint cures, but I would like to avoid doing another top coat.
I did sand the primer very well (but not through to the wood) before I started the top coat.