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20th July 2008, 01:38 PM #1
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Choosing the right paints for a table
I have recently completed a table that will be used solely for beer games but have yet to find an appropriate type of alcohol resistant paint or even how to go about it really. Do I need to prime the table first before painting? Does it need a finishing?
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20th July 2008, 07:50 PM #2
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Welcome to the forums BT!
Have you got a picture of your table? It helps us answer your questions...
By "Paint" what do you mean?
Do you want a clear timber finish or do you want a coloured typical paint finish...
What is the table made out of....Timber or MDF
A laminated top is the most hard wearing or you could even get a glass top over your table.
If you want a varnish...I would suggest polyurethane either spray on or wipe on but it can be brushed if you have a good quality brush and careful brushing. You will need about 3 coats with a light sand between coats.
If you are going to use a solid typical coloured paint, You need to undercoat it and then finish it with two top coats... I would recommend a good quality oil-based enamel as it is harder wearing.... It can be sprayed or brushed but must be given a light sand between coats. Sprayed will always look better.
As we are in Australia, we really don't know what is available in Canada so I would suggest you go along to a good quality or reputable paint store and ask them what you should do.
Hope this gets you started on working out what you want to do!
Cheers,
Chipman
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21st July 2008, 12:56 AM #3
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I don't have a picture at the moment but I can answer some of the other questions to clear things up.
The finished table is going to be predominantly purple (being the engineering colour) with a crest in the centre. Whether or not it has a glossy finish is really in the air still. For the wood, I used a large piece of fir. Thanks.
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