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   Jimurock | Feb 02, 2008 11:20pm | #1

   Sherwin-Williams Proclassic Acrylic.  It dries out better than latex.  You might have to ask around for it.   Where I live you have to go to the SW contractors' outlet, as their regular stores don't stock it.

   Jim

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   Pondfish | Feb 02, 2008 11:40pm | #2

   Most important is to let the paint cure for 2-3 WEEKS before putting books on the shelves.  Yes, it can take that long to cure fully.  Also, be sure to apply thin coats.  Thick coats take much longer to cure than thin ones.

   Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005
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   boilerbay | Feb 03, 2008 12:21am | #3

   Chris,

   I've used Pratt and Lambert designer BASE ultra white (not super white-it has blue) and Highland Hardware's ceramic waterborne enamel. Semi-gloss. Both are great. There is no yellowing on either product. Test for brillance and yellow on any brand you buy.

   Normal schedule for me is prime, sand with 3m green paper (not pad) 220 grit. Apply first coat-foam brush, dry, sand and repeat for at least 2 maybe 3 finish coats.
   If you have access to spray, use, if not foam and many hand rubbed coats will look good also. If your after the Big Box industry standard white cabinet look, most of those paints are proprietary or only available in 78000 ton lots:-)
   You can emulate with Varithane or Hydrocoat clear finish-sprayed.
   Adjust level of gloss finish with a light non-oil 0000 wool with a light tack. Let dry for at least two weeks if objects will be put on it. 3 weeks better. A water base clear overcoat of any type of gloss like Hydrocoat can be used but not needed.
   Follow same schedule on oil base. Most paint pros I've heard of always use oil on shelves.
   See enclosed old work. can't tell from this but think somewhere between "lustre" and "semi gloss"

   John

   John

   
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   cstewart | Feb 03, 2008 12:50am | #5

   Thanks,First off, beautiful work on the kitchen. Thanks for the tips and paint types. I'm looking into them right now and someone local sells the paint too.-Chris

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   boilerbay | Feb 03, 2008 12:43am | #4

   Chris

   One other thought. If you are using dimensional wood with any knot holes, at least two coats of clear or "white" shellac on the eyes. Will stop bleed later. Primer alone does not always stop it.

   Also, if you are living in earthquake area, forget all previous info I sent. Don't let them dry, put vases, books up right away. They will stick reeeel good and won't get damaged in a quake :-)

   John