I have recently bought a Fuji HVLP system which I am delighted with and it has improved the quality of my finished work no end. However, I can foresee a problem which I am not sure how to get around. The quality of finish on spraying is so much higher than brush or roller (particularly my work – hence the purchase) that I am not sure how to get around the inevitable touch up or painting of trim work on site should the need arise. Obviously with freestanding stuff there is no prob but with built in work what’s the best plan. Should I be spraying on site or are there any other techniques I can employ?
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T
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Best bet is to prefinish all work/pieces and let dry thoroughly. Then wrap with bubblewrap or blanket to eliminate touch-ups. If you still need to touch up, use a small 1/2" to 1" disposable brush.
Its not the actual furniture so much as any scribing panels etc that always need touching up when fitting. The brush option just doesn't give (me anyway) the same look.
T
Sometimes repainting is inevitable on built-ins. Cross-hatching(brushing at 90* each stroke) can eliminate brush marks.
Post over at breaktime as it a question that would come up more often than a furniture making forum. I could see the occasional install of a builtin perhaps but painting onsite would be something I've read more about in FHB rather than FWW
Yeah thats what I thought but no takers over there! Thanks though.
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You might try a google search on the topic. I haven't asked a question since my early days on the web. I usually find someone else has already asked it so I just look up others questions. I guarantee there are a ton of forums that just deal with painting. Places like http://www.about.com and so many others you will stumble on through searches.
Yeah I'm sure these have been asked before but its difficult to know where to look - i'm just going to have to get better at painting - I suppose that its because i'm not that excited about being a painter vs a cabinetmaker! Now there's a debate all on its own!
T
A painter buddy of mine swears he can get a spray quality finsh with a brush. Of course he does it every day - lol
I've had decent results by thinning my paint slightly and using a really good brush. (Don't even think about using a cheap throwaway brush). Put the paint on in a 'cross-hatch' and build it up slowly.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Floetrol (for latex paints) and Penetrol (for oil paints) ........... they work well in reducing/ eliminating brush marks as well in spraying. http://www.floodco.com/products.cfm
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