Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Refinishing Appliances

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ysh426
07-17-02, 02:48 PM
:confused: Please please help...I am a decorator who wants to learn to refinish appliances. There is no How To info on this site & there's little to no How To info available on any of the search engines. I'd ike to know the types of paint used, the tools needed, where the paints and tools can be bought, if there is someplace where I can learn/ practice such a craft, & anything else that any one is kind enough to tell me. I have emailed several busineses who offer the service & asked them how they learned it, but no replies at all... Many THNKX in advance for any & all advice!!!

George
07-17-02, 04:43 PM
Although I have repainted appliances I do NOT consider myself proficient at it. Having said that, I used a Sherwin Williams Industrial Maintenance coating - specifically, an epoxy.

This was applied after a thorough sanding with emery paper (check your local hardware) and a wipedown with naphtha to remove all dust and debris.

The painting was done in a spray booth with forced filtered air ventilation (a Binks 2000 gun if you're really curious).

Sherwin Williams can give you all the information you need concerning their industrial coatings. I would not paint an appliance with any method other than spraying. A brush just won't get you the smooth coat you're after.

FYI - the epoxy I mentioned can be mixed in a wide range of colors...