AboutGreg Scholl Expertise 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,usage,etc.
Experience Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. 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, and offered instruction on use and care as well.I even have some Trade show Demo experience.
Organizations none at this time.
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"), local newspapers as well
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 by Major tool manufacturers, Delta, Powermatic, Performax, Porter Cable, Skil/Bosch to name a few.
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.) 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.), local Museums and Historical Societies.
Question Hi Greg.,
I live in an old house that has pine tongue and groove covering all walls in the "chopped" up kitchen.Way too much work to tear it down or even to cover it with drywall, as there are windows, doors, cupboards, etc. on every wall,as I said..it would be a nightmare for measuring and cutting etc. The pine has been up for at least 15 yrs. It was thrown up to cover old wallpaper underneath, and a warpy wall face.I want to paint it, but not go through all the time of sanding,priming and painting.Kitchen too big and too much in my way. Is there a paint out there that I could just roll/brush on that would actually cover the pine, or even a primer that I could tint and use as paint and do a couple coats? I don't mind too much if the knots in the pine bleed back through,(as I've been told that they will), because I like the cottage/old/antique look.So, knots or no knots, I'm easy, I just need some advice and pointers.I live in Ontario Canada, so I will need to be able to purchase any products you may mention, in Canada. I would sooo greatly appreciate ANY feedback you may have for me.I'm tired of the dark kitchen and need to brighten it up.
Thank-you soooo much.,
Carrie
Answer Hi Carrie, A proper primer and paint job is the same as painting several coats of primer...and will last longer and look better. If you're going to do it...it does pay to do it right, and with a good paint, you could do the whole job over a weekend. Unfortunately, I have no idea what products you can get in Canada, I like Zinsser's Bullseye 1-2-3, but I wouldn't suggest using a primer as a finish coat. It's to flat and will not protect the walls so that you could wipe them down with a damp sponge, should the spaghetti sauce misbehave...but it will stick really well to just about anything, so you don't have to be TOO fussy about prep, but it's always a good idea to properly prep any surface you're going to paint, especially around the stove and sink areas, where the highest concentration of grease and grime will be.....and it really doesn't take a lot of effort if it's a small kitchen, and you can work in steps. The real difference would be a paint job that looks good for 1-2 years, versus a paint job that looks good for 5-10 years, and the amount of extra labor between the two adds up to about 15% more. So visit your local paint shop, and inquire with them about what to use, good quality paint, and good quality brushes and rollers are ALWAYS worth the extra money, and ALWAYS yield superior results. Regards- Greg
