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Fix-it · 06-08-2008, 11:20 PM

Could you tell me what the best paint would be for Crown Molding, made of HDF Board. Crown is wide 10" and would like it to look like wood painted a nice shiny white. Also do you have a color white that you feel looks the best. I also need to paint HDF shelves in closets. What paint would be the most durable. Thanks for any advice.

back@it · 06-09-2008, 06:36 AM

For me, Ben-Moore's REGAL satin enamel is the best. It levels out nicely, works superbly and just looks like an oil. I know some guys here like SW's Pro-Classic, I just haven't had that much experience with it.

I agree with Steve Richards on the shelves also! I was referring only to the crown...

Steve Richards · 06-09-2008, 06:39 AM

Any paint will work ('cept for Behr) on the crown molding, prime it first.

I like either a flat latex or an oil base on shelves. Latex w/gloss likes to "stick" to objects placed on shelves painted w/it.

MakDeco · 06-10-2008, 12:51 PM

Ok Back what is Regal satin enamel? Regal line has a flat, eggshell, pearl and semi?

For the crown I recommend a waterborne acrylic I prefer Muralos ultra not sure if thats available by you but if not BMoore makes one as well green can satin impervo

hometechnc · 06-24-2008, 10:39 AM

Like MakDeco said...Muralo Ultra, or my choice since I no longer have easy access to Muralo, is Pittsburgh Paints' Manor Hall. It's the only product that I have used, that matches the quality of Muralo.

MLP · 06-28-2008, 10:49 PM

Pretty much any oil-based semi gloss enamel. It'll last forever and just has that smooth look you want.