Need advice to replicate this finish...

[alfa]

Hello FOG -

Need some guidance on how I can reproduce a finish seen in the pics below.

It's hard to really see but the strong vibrant colors are what I want to recreate when I build my kids' furniture.

Specific recommendations on spray equipment and finish types/suppliers would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!

Alfa

 

[Scott B.]

Alfa

My paint contracting company did a playroom makeover a few years ago for Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Here is a link.

I would recommend using the Natura paint from Benjamin Moore for a project like this because it is zero voc, and a very ultra premium finish. It can be sprayed well for furniture grade finishes using either hvlp or aaa.

You could also use Aura from BM. Your biggest challenge will be to get the colors right. If possible, find out the furniture mfr of the pieces in the pics and track down the colors through them, ask them to send you sample chips and then get the samples computer matched locally at your local BM dealer in either of the finishes referenced herein.

Cool project. Fun to do stuff for kids.

 

[mouppe]

I know of a company in Manchester that sells similar furniture. According to their website, "Each of our collections are available in laminate and lacquered finishes. in a mid sheen finish to prevent finger marks and also are easy to maintain."

http://www.stemik-living.co.uk/childrens_bedrooms/

 

[alfa]

Scott - thanks for the tip on the Natura line. Your site is great and would like to know what spray equipment you would recommend to spray the Natura 100% latex? The Fuji HVLP 4 turbine states it can spray latex with 20 % dilution. I'm no pro and would like to have some flexibility in what else I can spray (i.e. clear urethane) and can only justify buying one machine at this point with my $1000 budget.

 

[Scott B.]

Scott - thanks for the tip on the Natura line. Your site is great and would like to know what spray equipment you would recommend to spray the Natura 100% latex? The Fuji HVLP 4 turbine states it can spray latex with 20 % dilution. I'm no pro and would like to have some flexibility in what else I can spray (i.e. clear urethane) and can only justify buying one machine at this point with my $1000 budget.

Alfa

For your situation, I would recommend this.

The 20% reduction your Fuji calls for could hellish on verticals in waterborne finish. This is where 5 stage can be better, and the gun is a bit better geared for finishes like Natura.

We shoot oil based and waterborne satin impervo (and many other wb staples) with this gun and turbine all the time.

I have seen it in the $1200 range. So, take the bottles back and scrape it together, I think this machine would do what you are looking to do.

 

[alfa]

Scott, thanks for your insightful replies. How much would you have to thin the Natura to make it spray well with the Graco? Alfa

 

[Scott B.]

Alfa

You wouldnt have to reduce much with a five stage. Maybe about the equivalent of a shot glass in the quart cup, and stir it up good. To your pm question, regarding difference between 9.5 and the Apollo that I also use, here is the deal...if its for a straight up shop machine for you, the Apollo is slightly better suited mostly due to design and a slightly more advanced gun and controls. The 9. creates very similar finishes but is better for field applications due to its design. Their turbines are virtually identical, so power is the same, its just a matter of style at that level of tool.