Painted Wardrobe
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I'm now using this estate eggshell exclusively for hand painting, and I'm using hard wax oil for all face timbers unless a client asks for a spray/film finish.
tiralie
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MarkR said:
Mark:
Looks as good inside as it does on the outside. I love the nice honey color of the natural Ash.
How does the Farrow and Ball hold up on the corners, does it chip a lot. Do you clean up with water or do you need to use solvent for the estate eggshell.
The reason I ask is some guys just don't like using any (water based Latex) paint for cabinets. I know that the Estate eggshell is an Alkyd base just not sure if it is Alkyd/Latex or the newer low VOC Alkyd that is much like solvent based paint. Someone else here, I forget who used this paint as well.
Tim
Its not as hard as say a poly, but its much easier to repair if it does get chipped/scratched so its a trade off. Its water based(I think) so I clean up with water, but its fully washable when cured. Every client so far loves the the more natural look it gives their furniture, and the fact its easy enough to maintain later down the line. With the paint they can change the colour themselves if the mood takes them, and the face timbers just need oiling again.
I've been using pre-cat polyurethanes for years, and won't be using them any more. Mainly for the plastic appearance it gives natural timbers, which just doesn't look right in the older properties I usually work in. From my point of view I don't need any special equipment to apply these finishes, or need an expensive spray booth, or even wear a mask.
I've been using pre-cat polyurethanes for years, and won't be using them any more. Mainly for the plastic appearance it gives natural timbers, which just doesn't look right in the older properties I usually work in. From my point of view I don't need any special equipment to apply these finishes, or need an expensive spray booth, or even wear a mask.
Electric Trim
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Uhh, I think I like this guy...
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Looking at the MSDS it appears the Estate Eggshell is a waterborne Alkyd resin possibly similar to BM Advance. Mark, do you spray or brush your finishes, either way it looks great. Also could you tell us a bit more about the hard wax oil, what is the application method? I don't know if a similar product is available here in the states but it sounds appealing.
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Kevin Stricker said:
Kevin
While you are waiting for Mark to reply here is the Osmo US website.
http://www.osmona.com/
Guy
Kevin Stricker said:
Hi Kevin, all my finishes are brushed on including the Hard wax oil, you just rag the excess off in the case of the oil, but you can get both paint and oil versions that can be sprayed. I think tried and true do a version of the oil called "original wood finish", though I have never used it so can't be sure. The hard wax oil is simply brushed on, then you wipe the excess off, then another coat is applied thinly at the end of the day and left on. It was/is used as a floor finish, so its fairly durable too. This is now my go to finish for all face timber.
