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silvertree · 12-12-2008, 10:18 PM

I told my wife I would paint the den. 1957 home with v joint oak paneling that has been varnished. I will be brushing it on.
I thought light sand, clean with tsp, 1 coat Sherwin Williams primer (water based) 2 coats Sherwin Williams enamel (pro classic) straight from can. All brushed. 4" brush.
Would that be best?

chris n · 12-13-2008, 05:17 AM

I would clean it first, then sand,then prime and paint .

WisePainter · 12-13-2008, 08:02 AM

Light sand with 120, wipe down with Krud Kutter Gloss Off (works far better than Paso), oil based primer, finish with oil based satin Pro Classic applied with sprayer.

A 4" brush will work with water based primer and top coat also though.
I recommend a satin top coat.

silvertree · 12-13-2008, 09:24 AM

I have a good quality HVLP but only use it for cabinet repair.
I painted for a pro painter for 2 years, old school, I still keep my brushes in shape because I have a need to do touch up after installs. I have no spray equipment, and would not be good with an airless.
Satin, water base after oil primer. Thanks for the feedback.
Paul

WisePainter · 12-13-2008, 12:15 PM

Be sure to scuff sand the primer coat for better adhesion of the latex top coat.

silvertree · 12-13-2008, 01:29 PM

Yeah, I will.
I am off work till January so this little paint job will keep me out of mischief.

Although this morning my wife says, I hate the wallpaper in the main bath.

Its been there since 1957, 3 coats. I told her I would touch up the plaster and prime and paint, but no way am I doing wallpaper removal. We'll see where that goes

nEighter · 12-13-2008, 02:28 PM

I don't know how deep the V groove is but I would roll vs. brush any day IMO. use the brush to get the paint/primer into the groove then hit it with a miniroller to knock the brush marks down. Good luck man, any chance you could get some pics up?