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Dear Greg,
Refinishing a built in desk for my daughter. I've stripped off the old paint ( a mixture of latex and oil layers#, patched holes and I'm ready to prime. My schedule will be oil based primer and oil paint because I'm matching the house trim. What do I use to create durability for the top of the desk assembly? A clear coat #oil / water )? Plexiglas glass? Please help.
Working hard in Al.
Russ T.
Hi Russ, a good oil enamel will be pretty durable,I use a catalyzed Acrylic Urethane over paint in some situations, but a piece of glass is the ultimate solution to keep it in the best shape. Just make sure she knows it's glass...and breakable, and it will protect your perfect paintjob forever....and it's easy to clean Sharpie, glues, paste, stickers, nailpolish, etc......that she will undoubtedly be using at her desk...take it from me, I know, as I built a desk for my 14 year old daughter thinking that 3 coats of Benjamin Moore enamel, and a clear coat would suffice....she ruined that within a month......
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| Comment | Thanks Greg. This info was extremely helpful. It's funny how our kids always seem to find a way to put our skills to the test. Thanks again. Russ T. | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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