I recently posted a message about whether or not to finish kitchen cabinets (with paint) before or after assembly (specifically the face frames.)
Now I’m wondering about my spray system, what type of paint to use, and the proper thinning of the paint and primer.
I have a Fuji spray SE4 (special edition four stage) that I recently purchased. I’m a novice at spraying so any help would be appreciated.
The bookshelves I recently sprayed turned out pretty good but I think it could have gone better. I was using a Zissner primer and Benjamin Moore Latex enamel topcoat. It was a battle between thinning to get good atomization and be able to turn down the air (to lessen dry spray) and runs on the vertical surfaces. Again I’m getting ready to spray some cabinets and would like some advice on paint and process. Thanks.
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I use Fuhr or Target brand waterborne primers and lacquer from Homesteadfinishing.com. They are excellent and easier to work with than off the shelf enamels and latexes IMO.
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The first thing I would suggest you do is purchase Andy Charron's Spray Finishing. You can get it at Amazon. It will give you all the info you need on types of spray equipment, setup and adjusting, types of finishes and how to thin them and then, lots of info about how to spray.
Spray finishing is not something that you just pick up and do. It takes some knowledge and practice. Get some cardboard boxes and spend some time learning and practicing spraying techique.
One thing I can say is that latex is not a good choice for kitchen cabinets. It's also not a good choice for spraying.
You are right on all accounts. I misspoke when I said I used regular latex. The Benjamin Moore was actually their impervo paint which is recommended by homestead finishing.
On subsequent finishes I will use an acryllic made for finishing cabinets and such. I was looking at homestead finishing and it looks like the Enduro product is an acryllic made for spraying cabinets. I looked at Target as well but it seems that that yellows a bit as it is laquer based. Lots to learn.
The bookshelves I sprayed did turn out well allbiet it probably could have been easier and faster using the correct product (especialy primer.) Also, as I said before a recently purchased a Fuji spray four stage turbine HVLP system with a gun. I was using a #4 tip and cap.
Now the person I'm making the kitchen cabinets for say they want the insides (now plywood instead of melamine) painted as well. I'm guessing this means that I will have to spray the insides before I put the back on and spray the back separately.
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