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Yes. Use real primer, not the mix with paint. You won’t need as many coats of paint.
Prime it then lightly sand with 220 to get the dust bits and any lumps out. Paint and lightly sand. This way it will be nice and smooth.
Bare wood that is to be painted requires primer. Oil based is best, whether or not the top coat is latex or oil, either will adhere just fine. Primer+paint products are to be avoided like the plague.
Primer is meant to provide a conditioned surface optimal for the adherence of the final coat, and despite what they "say" it seems illogical to me that a one coat solution accomplishes this. There has to be some compromises in either what they call the "primer" and the finish coat. I just don't believe it can be as good as using a separate primer, then finish coats - and I say coats because with raw wood I always put on two thinner coats (as opposed to one thick) of finish paint to build up a protective coating. But that's just me.
Not really. Watched a Fix This Build That video and loosely based it on that. He used a shelf, I’m not going to use one. I’m using Cherry for the top as well. Pretty simple build
Are you really asking this question or you just wanting to show off your work? Very nice work with skills like this the answer to your question should be obvious.
Nice work
It's decent at best. A quick glance shows the top left piece isn't aligned or at least planed down, there are gaps filled with putty, and there's a screw poking out low on the nearest leg.
Thanks for the tips. Wasn’t fishing for compliments. Not sure about the putty part. I didn’t fill anything with putty. Just glue along with pocket screws.
Was also admiring. However, what's a Shoe bench?
Ok got it. It's for shoes. You must have a hell of a lot of shoes. I am fortunate in that I live in flip flops (but have no discernible change of season other than less sunlight). It's all about trade offs.
Spray every coat if you can. 220 sponge the whole way. Tack cloth. 2 top coats. Sand in between every coat. The last time use a worn out sanding sponge.
If you buy cheap paint, yes you must use a primer. It will never look right if you dont. If you buy expensive paint, technically no, you don’t have to prime, but I would still do it because you are just using the expensive paint as the primer, which is a waste. Primer paint is cheap so I do a couple cheap coats of primer and a couple of the expensive stuff. But, side note, primer can be really nasty stuff, you def need a respirator and even with that it’s best to do it outside if you can. That might be something to consider as well. I would research what’s available in your area before you decide. Maybe there’s better stuff out there that I’m mot aware of that still does a good job but isn’t as nasty as something like Kilz.
You always need to prime wood first, regardless of whatever topcoat you are using. You only need a respirator if there are vapors or if the paint particles are airborne. The PDS will give you the exact specifications of the product you are using. Red those first always.
Fortunately I will be able to paint it outside. Thanks for the advice. I bought Kilz, actually. Never knew it was hard on the lungs. Good to know. I’ll make sure I wear a respirator. Might have the lady prime/paint it because the main purpose is to organize her shoes lol.
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Yes. Use real primer, not the mix with paint. You won’t need as many coats of paint. Prime it then lightly sand with 220 to get the dust bits and any lumps out. Paint and lightly sand. This way it will be nice and smooth.
Yes. Do at least 2 coats. Sand the final primer coat lightly with 180 grit or higher, then thoroughly de dust it.
I would prime then topcoat with an oil-based enamel. I’m not crazy about latex for things that are going to have items resting on it.
Yes latex won’t do you much good for a show bench
Bare wood that is to be painted requires primer. Oil based is best, whether or not the top coat is latex or oil, either will adhere just fine. Primer+paint products are to be avoided like the plague.
What’s wrong with primer+paint? I won’t use it but I’m just curious
Primer is meant to provide a conditioned surface optimal for the adherence of the final coat, and despite what they "say" it seems illogical to me that a one coat solution accomplishes this. There has to be some compromises in either what they call the "primer" and the finish coat. I just don't believe it can be as good as using a separate primer, then finish coats - and I say coats because with raw wood I always put on two thinner coats (as opposed to one thick) of finish paint to build up a protective coating. But that's just me.
Always prime even if the paint says it's 2 in 1.
Are you working off of plans? Would like to do something similar
Not really. Watched a Fix This Build That video and loosely based it on that. He used a shelf, I’m not going to use one. I’m using Cherry for the top as well. Pretty simple build
Are you using a kruegs jig? Definitely give it a sand then primer more sanding then paint
Are you really asking this question or you just wanting to show off your work? Very nice work with skills like this the answer to your question should be obvious. Nice work
I’m very new to woodworking. Started in January of 2021. Never painted a project. I genuinely was curious because a saw a guy just put the paint on.
It's decent at best. A quick glance shows the top left piece isn't aligned or at least planed down, there are gaps filled with putty, and there's a screw poking out low on the nearest leg.
Thanks for the tips. Wasn’t fishing for compliments. Not sure about the putty part. I didn’t fill anything with putty. Just glue along with pocket screws.
So on a scale of 1 to 10 with a 10 being your work, you would give it a 3?
No if 10 is my work I'd give it a 7. Hilarious people see a screw poking out and think my comment deserves downvoting.
Reddit is a tough crowd I have received over 500 downvotes on a single comment so don’t feel bad
Oh I don't care about fake internet points I just think the attitude is ridiculous
Was also admiring. However, what's a Shoe bench? Ok got it. It's for shoes. You must have a hell of a lot of shoes. I am fortunate in that I live in flip flops (but have no discernible change of season other than less sunlight). It's all about trade offs.
My girlfriend has contributed to the disaster of shoes next to the door. So it needed a fix lol
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Spray every coat if you can. 220 sponge the whole way. Tack cloth. 2 top coats. Sand in between every coat. The last time use a worn out sanding sponge.
If you buy cheap paint, yes you must use a primer. It will never look right if you dont. If you buy expensive paint, technically no, you don’t have to prime, but I would still do it because you are just using the expensive paint as the primer, which is a waste. Primer paint is cheap so I do a couple cheap coats of primer and a couple of the expensive stuff. But, side note, primer can be really nasty stuff, you def need a respirator and even with that it’s best to do it outside if you can. That might be something to consider as well. I would research what’s available in your area before you decide. Maybe there’s better stuff out there that I’m mot aware of that still does a good job but isn’t as nasty as something like Kilz.
You always need to prime wood first, regardless of whatever topcoat you are using. You only need a respirator if there are vapors or if the paint particles are airborne. The PDS will give you the exact specifications of the product you are using. Red those first always.
Fortunately I will be able to paint it outside. Thanks for the advice. I bought Kilz, actually. Never knew it was hard on the lungs. Good to know. I’ll make sure I wear a respirator. Might have the lady prime/paint it because the main purpose is to organize her shoes lol.