[gracewriter]

I'm trying to paint sandeply to get a nice acceptable black finish in as few steps as possible without warping the wood for an interior wall hanging. This 2'x4' sign doesn't have to look like it belongs in a mansion...just acceptable.

Can anyone make any suggestions as to how I can accomplish this with applying only two or three coats of anything? I need to use WB Latex as the paint.

I have a sprayer on its way so that wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks!

 

[ProWallGuy]

What is:

sandeply

 

[gracewriter]

Sandeply is a realitively inexpensive plywood sold at home depot. It stays nice and straight for a while. You have to paint both sides quickly to make it remain straight.

It also has a "fuzzy" surface especially when sand it or apply paint, esp. waterbased. But I think if you paint both sides quickly it is not inclined to warp.

 

[DeanV]

Try BM black latex metal and wood enamel. Self priming.

 

[gracewriter]

Thanks!

 

[gracewriter]

The only enamel I could find that could get it all done in one coat was $47.00 per gallon. Is there anything out there cheaper that could give the same result?

 

[johnthepainter]

usually, but not always,,,,,,sometimes

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

Gracewriter owes Dean $1,000,000(for answering the million dollar question) , and is worried about $47 per gallon:thumbsup:

 

[stansoph]

I got a $150 answer. Take it to the framer and let them frame it with a nice black frame.

 

[stansoph]

Gracewriter owes Dean $1,000,000(for answering the million dollar question) , and is worried about $47 per gallon:thumbsup:

What's up with that? I guess that leaves Dean with $999,953.00