Need some cheap advice. I've built my kitchen cabinet boxes/drawers
etc from some very nice prefinishished birch ply. I don't have the
time or interest to toil over the doors, so I've ordered them from a
shop. I'm going with maple recessed flat panel with square frames,
sort of like a maple shaker style. I'll use some contemporary nickel
or stainless bar pulls etc for a clean contemporary look. Not going
to use stain, just a clear finish. I'm not much into finishing, but
do have a spray gun. Any advice on how to best finish these doors
myself. Thanks
Matt
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:07:54 GMT, the inscrutable Emmy Dubbs
<[email protected]> spake:
>Need some cheap advice. I've built my kitchen cabinet boxes/drawers
>etc from some very nice prefinishished birch ply. I don't have the
>time or interest to toil over the doors, so I've ordered them from a
>shop. I'm going with maple recessed flat panel with square frames,
>sort of like a maple shaker style. I'll use some contemporary nickel
>or stainless bar pulls etc for a clean contemporary look. Not going
>to use stain, just a clear finish. I'm not much into finishing, but
>do have a spray gun. Any advice on how to best finish these doors
>myself. Thanks
If I were to redo the cabinets in my house, I'd use Waterlox. The tung
and linseed oils pop the grain and the varnish and tung oil provide a
tough, waterproof seal. I just picked up a gallon for $45.99 at
www.woodfinishingsupplies.com . I prefer to wipe it on.
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Matt, Enduro is water borne; either lac or poly is available in a wide
assortment of sheens. go to http://www.compliantspraysystems.com/
It comes water clear or with a warming tint.
Get the Crosslinker for better durability. Enduro is an excellent WB
finish. Oh, and use the Conditioner instead of water for thinning.
Dave
Emmy Dubbs wrote:
> Need some cheap advice. I've built my kitchen cabinet boxes/drawers
> etc from some very nice prefinishished birch ply. I don't have the
> time or interest to toil over the doors, so I've ordered them from a
> shop. I'm going with maple recessed flat panel with square frames,
> sort of like a maple shaker style. I'll use some contemporary nickel
> or stainless bar pulls etc for a clean contemporary look. Not going
> to use stain, just a clear finish. I'm not much into finishing, but
> do have a spray gun. Any advice on how to best finish these doors
> myself. Thanks
>
> Matt
I just completed a similar project. Used pine for the face frames and
drawer fronts and cabinet door frames and birch plywood for the door
panels. I used satin poly -- three coats -- applied with foam brush and
got a very satisfactory result.
Emmy Dubbs wrote:
> Need some cheap advice. I've built my kitchen cabinet boxes/drawers
> etc from some very nice prefinishished birch ply. I don't have the
> time or interest to toil over the doors, so I've ordered them from a
> shop. I'm going with maple recessed flat panel with square frames,
> sort of like a maple shaker style. I'll use some contemporary nickel
> or stainless bar pulls etc for a clean contemporary look. Not going
> to use stain, just a clear finish. I'm not much into finishing, but
> do have a spray gun. Any advice on how to best finish these doors
> myself. Thanks
>
> Matt