Paint or stain for custom vanity
#1
08-20-16, 08:54 AM
Paint or stain for custom vanity
Hello,
I am still in the process of remodeling my half bathroom. We decided to keep the existing vanity since it is a nice size. I believe it is made out of birch wood. I had to sand it down but as you can see, in a few places I needed to use wood putty. My wife wants to use Annie Sloan chalk paint on it but I don't have experience with that product. Would something like that be OK for this vanity or would it be better to prime/paint it? I don't know that I could use stain because of the wood putty (I think the places with wood putty would stand out). Any thoughts? Thank you!
I am still in the process of remodeling my half bathroom. We decided to keep the existing vanity since it is a nice size. I believe it is made out of birch wood. I had to sand it down but as you can see, in a few places I needed to use wood putty. My wife wants to use Annie Sloan chalk paint on it but I don't have experience with that product. Would something like that be OK for this vanity or would it be better to prime/paint it? I don't know that I could use stain because of the wood putty (I think the places with wood putty would stand out). Any thoughts? Thank you!
#2
08-20-16, 09:17 AM
Member
Yes, it's birch. I agree, it's unlikely a stain/topcoat would end up looking good because of the filler. I think you'd be better off with paint.
Not familiar with the paint you mention and there's not a lot of info at the site about it's formulation or durability. I'd probably prime it and use enamel for the top coats in the shade/sheen of your choice.
Perhaps someone else here is familiar with that paint and can comment about it's suitability for a vanity.
Not familiar with the paint you mention and there's not a lot of info at the site about it's formulation or durability. I'd probably prime it and use enamel for the top coats in the shade/sheen of your choice.
Perhaps someone else here is familiar with that paint and can comment about it's suitability for a vanity.
#4
08-21-16, 09:49 AM
Thanks, this is the primer I bought. Will this work OK?
Shop Bulls Eye Bulls Eye Interior Oil Primer (Actual Net Contents: 128-fl oz) at Lowes.com
As far as paint goes, one guy at the hardware store recommended Benjamin Moore Advanced paint. Anyone used that?
Thanks!
Shop Bulls Eye Bulls Eye Interior Oil Primer (Actual Net Contents: 128-fl oz) at Lowes.com
As far as paint goes, one guy at the hardware store recommended Benjamin Moore Advanced paint. Anyone used that?
Thanks!
#6
08-22-16, 07:19 AM
Group Moderator
I've used a lot of BM paints over the years but the SWP store is closer since I moved a few years ago. What kind of paint is Advanced?
