Jwest Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hello All, I'm in the process of designing a built in cabinet/adjustable shelving unit for a co-worker. They want it white to match the trim work in the house. I'd rather not use the melamine stuff from HD because it seems to sag over time and doesn't appear to be as sturdy. I'd rather use birch plywood or something similar, but I'm not sure about the best way to finish it. Sure, I could just paint it white but will that hold up over time? Do you guys have any recommendations for the best way to give it a white finish that would look like and handle a little surface abuse like melamine, but without using melamine. Thanks for the advice. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Formica? -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I know it SAYS BLACK (couldn't find a picture of the white).....they have a pigmented "white poly" If you have the ability to spray....a coat or two of the undercoat for a good foundation, then a coat or two of the white poly. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwest Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Great, I'll definately look into the undercoat and white poly. I don't have an HVLP system or anything, but I was thinking about purchasing one of the turbine spray systems, but saving up for it right now. Could I wipe it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 If brushing is your boogie...try the General Finishes Milk Paint, it's made for wood...then for extra protection you could apply General Finishes High Performance or Polyacrylic, as your topcoat over the paint. I'm suggesting General Finishes, because that is what I like to use. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Touch up everything really well, paint doesn't hide anything. Prime and sand. Paint and lightly sand. Paint again. Buy good paint, or the white poly mentioned above (I need to try that sometime). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 the white poly mentioned above (I need to try that sometime). The white poly is awesome. Problem is, the smallest they sell is by the gallon. But if doing mdf, the white undercoat applied first, would be my suggestion. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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