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Re: hand painted white frames, spray or not to spray

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Meths won't harm wood, neither will white spirits or anything else you're liable to use in the workshop. If you see a oily or greasy bit on the wood, then use a little detergent or even some vinegar.
Now if you want to make an easy gesso, as a grain filler, then get some cheapo PVA - not the waterproof grade - and dilute it 50/50 water. Then stir in whiting until you have a thick smooth paint.
Paint that on, two or three coats and let dry. Sand to marble smooth with 180 grit then 320 grit wet 'n dry paper.
Now you can paint whatever on top.
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I might just try that myself, sounds great!
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Likewise, thanks Dermot! I'm going to give that a go soon. :clap:
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Re: hand painted white frames, spray or not to spray

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The PVA recipe is very interesting. I once tried painting some dried PVA and the paint didn't seem to adhere to well, so I
formed the impression that it was no-go as a binder for paint. It just so happens that I am at present doing a bit of wall-repairing
so I have a small bucket of diluted Unibond on hand. :D I have also found a tub of gilder's whiting that I've had for donkeys years
so I try the mixture and see what occurs....
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Re: hand painted white frames, spray or not to spray

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I have a friend who is a painter and general building maintenance man and he mixes PVA into powder filler after he has made up the filler with water, when he wants a smooth finish ready to paint on to. I observed him do this on the building next to my new shop and asked about this. I was quite surprised how much smoother it made the filler. Interesting idea!
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