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klinteeth

Thu, 09/21/2006 - 4:59am

Epoxy Paint

I am painting some tile in my bathroom and I've read that epoxy paint is just what I need. Does anyone know where I can find this kind of paint?

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phil writes:

Thu, 09/21/2006 - 5:00am

Sears sometimes carries this type of paint. Or, you can always buy it online, too. I like this company, because their prices are right and their quality is good:

www.nationalpaintsupply.com

Just search for their EPOXY KOTE brand. Good luck with it!

try melamine

catandcleo writes:

Thu, 10/12/2006 - 3:21pm

Melamine paint also works for this type of aplication. (I just did tiels in my bath and kitchen - worked GREAT!) Home Depot sells it and will tint to whatever colour you want.

High Gloss Cabinet Paint

DJCipressi writes:

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 2:43pm

Can anyone recommend what kind of paint I should buy to get a very high gloss finish on cabinets? This seems to be a fad these days, and I'd like to purchase the right paint the first time around.

Not so much the paint...

Heidi writes:

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 3:16pm

When it comes to putting a high gloss finish on something, you may want to consider spraying it on with a paint sprayer (not so much a spray can). The reason why is if you brush or roll it on you will end up with marks left behind. With a sprayer you can put several very light coats on to create almost a lacquer look.

HVLP sprayer

jeffe_verde writes:

Sat, 12/02/2006 - 2:02am

It's possible to get a high-gloss finish with a brush. But it will take many coats, a lot of time, and repetitive sanding with progressively finer grits. The fast/professionaly way to achieve a gloss finish is spraying - and the best spraying method is what's knowns as HVLP (high volume - low pressure).

Airless sprayers will work, but they spray at such a high pressure, that much of the paint bounces right off the surface, creating a paint fog that gets everywhere. As the name describes, HVLP works at a much lower pressure so almost all of the paint lands on, and STAYS on the thing you're painting. You can rent an HVLP system, or- if you have access to an air compressor, you can buy an HVLP gun that works with a regular compressor for around $50-75.

Finally - while water-based latex paints are fine for walls, latex enamels just aren't as good as oil-based (lacquer)paints. They're not as glossy and they're definitely not as hard and durable. I highly recommend lacquer paint for any cabinet/furniture work. EPA restrictions limit large-scale use of lacquer, but lacquer paint is available by the quart, specifically for small projects like finishing a cabinet.

epoxy paint

ldyroadking01 writes:

Sat, 12/09/2006 - 1:24pm

We use Matthews polyurethane paints at Seaworld for projects and props that require a long-lasting, durable finish. This may not be something you care to use at home because of the fumes and the mixing but I can tell you from experience that when sprayed on, the finish is absolutely beautiful. To get a glossy finish, we use Matthews clear high-gloss. Another beautiful paint is 1-shot sign paint. It comes in quarts and is an oil-based paint that is durable and self-leveling. This paint renders a wonderful, glossy finish but the drying and cure time isn't quick. We use it occasionally to hand paint signs and props. As Jeffe Verde suggests, use a HVLP spray gun for a perfect finish. With a little practice, you will love this type of gun. This is the only type of spray gun we use at work other than an airbrush gun. If you are interested in either paint I mentioned, you can find them by going to: http://matthewspaint.com and look for the 1-Shot paint through Google. Our local art supply store carries this paint so you might find it where you are.This paint is a little expensive but a little goes a long way and can be thinned with mineral spirits.