Latex paint Vs. Oil base paint

[Jim H]

Is 100% acrylic latex paint (semi-gloss) tough enough for kitchen cabinets? Given proper preparation etc.

[Jim H]

Is 100% acrylic latex paint (semi-gloss) tough enough for kitchen cabinets? Given proper preparation etc.

[Jim H]

Is 100% acrylic latex paint (semi-gloss) tough enough for kitchen cabinets? Given proper preparation etc.

[Ron Williamson]

Yes probably,but it's hard to get it smooth enough,especially in low humidity.
I prefer B-Moore satin Impervo.
R

[Ron Williamson]

Yes probably,but it's hard to get it smooth enough,especially in low humidity.
I prefer B-Moore satin Impervo.
R

[Ron Williamson]

Yes probably,but it's hard to get it smooth enough,especially in low humidity.
I prefer B-Moore satin Impervo.
R

[hoz]

I use Sherwin Williams Pro classic acrlyic for trim and cabinets. If you work fast and maintain a wet edge it dries ALMOST like an alkyd based product.

[hoz]

I use Sherwin Williams Pro classic acrlyic for trim and cabinets. If you work fast and maintain a wet edge it dries ALMOST like an alkyd based product.

[hoz]

I use Sherwin Williams Pro classic acrlyic for trim and cabinets. If you work fast and maintain a wet edge it dries ALMOST like an alkyd based product.

[Jim H]

My father was trying to talk me into eggshell/satin last night. I've never used an oil base paint on a flat surface, is it hard to do?

[Jim H]

My father was trying to talk me into eggshell/satin last night. I've never used an oil base paint on a flat surface, is it hard to do?

[Jim H]

My father was trying to talk me into eggshell/satin last night. I've never used an oil base paint on a flat surface, is it hard to do?

[Ed Harrow]

Jim, once you go to oil-base you'll never go back.

[Ed Harrow]

Jim, once you go to oil-base you'll never go back.

[Ed Harrow]

Jim, once you go to oil-base you'll never go back.

[John Teetsel]

Add some "Floetrol" to help with getting a smooth finish with latex. It's the water based version of "Penetrol". It's not exactly cheap, but it is a great help. http://www.floodco.com/Products/floetrol.cfm

Here's a little discussion that may help too. I've used the Lazy Susan technique with good results.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/ Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html (http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html)

[ 02-15-2005, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: John Teetsel ]

[John Teetsel]

Add some "Floetrol" to help with getting a smooth finish with latex. It's the water based version of "Penetrol". It's not exactly cheap, but it is a great help. http://www.floodco.com/Products/floetrol.cfm

Here's a little discussion that may help too. I've used the Lazy Susan technique with good results.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/ Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html (http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html)

[ 02-15-2005, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: John Teetsel ]

[John Teetsel]

Add some "Floetrol" to help with getting a smooth finish with latex. It's the water based version of "Penetrol". It's not exactly cheap, but it is a great help. http://www.floodco.com/Products/floetrol.cfm

Here's a little discussion that may help too. I've used the Lazy Susan technique with good results.
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/ Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html (http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Setups_for_spraying_cabinet_doors.html)

[ 02-15-2005, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: John Teetsel ]

[ssor]

Acrylic/ latex paints have a tendency to soften when the dry flim is contaminated with fats or oils. An alkyd enamel is more chip and scratch resistant, more tolerant of cooking contamination and in general more durable. I have used both; acrylic/latex at the request of the homeowner and alkyd on advise from the paint store manager and Sherwin-Williams rep.
Painting kitchen cabs is such a pain that I always follow the recomendations for prep, priming, and topcoating without deviation.

[ssor]

Acrylic/ latex paints have a tendency to soften when the dry flim is contaminated with fats or oils. An alkyd enamel is more chip and scratch resistant, more tolerant of cooking contamination and in general more durable. I have used both; acrylic/latex at the request of the homeowner and alkyd on advise from the paint store manager and Sherwin-Williams rep.
Painting kitchen cabs is such a pain that I always follow the recomendations for prep, priming, and topcoating without deviation.

[ssor]

Acrylic/ latex paints have a tendency to soften when the dry flim is contaminated with fats or oils. An alkyd enamel is more chip and scratch resistant, more tolerant of cooking contamination and in general more durable. I have used both; acrylic/latex at the request of the homeowner and alkyd on advise from the paint store manager and Sherwin-Williams rep.
Painting kitchen cabs is such a pain that I always follow the recomendations for prep, priming, and topcoating without deviation.

[Kim Apel]

Though it's more trouble to find and apply than latex paint, and more expensive, I used Schreuder alkyd paint from Holland on my cabinets. They look fabulous and I'm convinced it was worth the effort.

[Kim Apel]

Though it's more trouble to find and apply than latex paint, and more expensive, I used Schreuder alkyd paint from Holland on my cabinets. They look fabulous and I'm convinced it was worth the effort.

[Kim Apel]

Though it's more trouble to find and apply than latex paint, and more expensive, I used Schreuder alkyd paint from Holland on my cabinets. They look fabulous and I'm convinced it was worth the effort.

[Jim H]

I don't know guys...after slapping myself on the forehead for not reading the appropriate paint threads in the FAQ, well I guess I'm going to have to do some experimentation.

Ed, I hope you are right but I am not the world's best painter, although I don't know why I wouldn't have the same apprehension painting a boat.

John, I read that thread. In the beginning I was against spraying, by the middle I was thinking it was a great idea but by the end I was against it. Time for stronger medication. :D

ssor, I hadn't considered the effect that fat & oil would have on latex. I think I'll have to consider alkyd enamel.

Kim, my father has been telling me the same thing.

I guess I'll have to do some experimentation.

[Jim H]

I don't know guys...after slapping myself on the forehead for not reading the appropriate paint threads in the FAQ, well I guess I'm going to have to do some experimentation.

Ed, I hope you are right but I am not the world's best painter, although I don't know why I wouldn't have the same apprehension painting a boat.

John, I read that thread. In the beginning I was against spraying, by the middle I was thinking it was a great idea but by the end I was against it. Time for stronger medication. :D

ssor, I hadn't considered the effect that fat & oil would have on latex. I think I'll have to consider alkyd enamel.

Kim, my father has been telling me the same thing.

I guess I'll have to do some experimentation.

[Jim H]

I don't know guys...after slapping myself on the forehead for not reading the appropriate paint threads in the FAQ, well I guess I'm going to have to do some experimentation.

Ed, I hope you are right but I am not the world's best painter, although I don't know why I wouldn't have the same apprehension painting a boat.

John, I read that thread. In the beginning I was against spraying, by the middle I was thinking it was a great idea but by the end I was against it. Time for stronger medication. :D

ssor, I hadn't considered the effect that fat & oil would have on latex. I think I'll have to consider alkyd enamel.

Kim, my father has been telling me the same thing.

I guess I'll have to do some experimentation.

[Donn]

I'm doing some experimentation now. I painted the cover of my coldframe with acrylic latex exterior. It'll be out in full sun and salt air, with lots of condensation, full time.

I did it good, with two coats of primer and three of finish. We'll see how it holds up.

[Donn]

I'm doing some experimentation now. I painted the cover of my coldframe with acrylic latex exterior. It'll be out in full sun and salt air, with lots of condensation, full time.

I did it good, with two coats of primer and three of finish. We'll see how it holds up.

[Donn]

I'm doing some experimentation now. I painted the cover of my coldframe with acrylic latex exterior. It'll be out in full sun and salt air, with lots of condensation, full time.

I did it good, with two coats of primer and three of finish. We'll see how it holds up.