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  1. Interior Wood Finishing
    Hello all! Our company is getting more and more requests to paint furniture, so I figure I should get some feedback on my plans before I move forward with adding this service. First thing: latex vs alkyd vs lacquer We currently use SW Emerald Urethane for cabinets. My first go-to would be this...
  2. Surface Preparation and Application
    I double posted something because I thought it didn't go through... Now, I don't know how to delete the post.
  3. General Painting Discussions
    Any advice appreciated! I’ve been doing tons of research on ways to restore my trucks paint. I’m stuck on how to start. Heavy oxidation VS clear coat failure? The overall clear coat isn’t peeling but the paint is obviously very dull. I tried using Meguirs Ultimate Compound which led to the paint...
  4. Surface Preparation and Application
    Hi guys, tldr: I've recently painted an interior wall with a history of slight dampness. There is a patch in the corner which blisters and peels off within 1 hour of paint application - what might I do to address this? Can I strip it back, apply a primer like Zinsser clear coat/123, and repaint...
  5. General Painting Discussions
    Ok gang, here's my question for the day: If it was your house, new construction, what would you use/do: Paint 1930 sq ft + 9 ft ceilings, roughly 17 (counting double closet doors) and the woodwork to boot. There is a trayed ceiling running the entire kitchen/dining/living room, and a trayed...
  6. Commercial and Industrial Painting
    Hi, I am a painter at a design company and we make pillows, placemats, and small furniture. Our placemats are really popular, but I have a few issues. The previous artist left the company without leaving me any records of their processes or materials. There were few materials left in the...
  7. General Painting Discussions
    Hi guys...i paint things called kendamas and im trying to find a sticky clear coat or topcoat of some kind that is strong but makes stuff sticky at the same time. i dont want slippery clear coat. kendamas are better when sticky. so can anyone give me tips on sticky clearcoats or anything i can...
  8. Surface Preparation and Application
    Well here we go again, just when I think I understand a product, everything goes wrong. I just clear coated with S.W. Wood Classics WB poly and have huge fisheyes, and crawling away from the edges. Have not seen it this bad before and would like to get some input. I am spraying cabinet doors...
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