Painting an unfinished frame

[deeann3670]

I need to paint a client's raw wood "stained glass" frame black. I have tried ebony stain, but it is not black enough. My client likes the finish on the Roma Palio line. He knows I cannot recreate this finsh, so he wants paint instead of stain. What kind of paint should I use? I have on hand: black guilders paste, Minwax ebony stain, and tung oil.
The frame is not joined. The profile is flat, the wood is smooth, the grain is fine, and the wood is in excellent condition.

 

[JFeig]

none of your suggested coatings are "paint".

If you want the look of paint you have to use paint.

In my shop I would use either - spray paint - casein paint (AKA milk paint) - or Japan color.

Normal surface prep is necessary for all types of coatings. After applied and allowed to dry, additional coatings can be applied. (toners - sealers)

If you want a perfectly flat / smooth surface - sealers/fillers are required before applying the paint. Sanding with 220-440 grit sandpaper or better.

 

[framah]

Yeah... I would use "paint", also. Just a thought, tho.

 

[Paul Hardy]

'Blackboard paint' is dead flat, and acts a good base to apply finishes.

Paul Hardy

 

[Jack Cee]

I have applied a good quality black gesso to the frame, sand, rub with steel wool (000) and apply a second coat and steel wool again. Judge the finish and apply a coat of wax and rub to polish. Or apply a coat of black paint.

Jack Cee

 

[Jerry Ervin]

Rust-Oleum makes a flat black paint that looks pretty good on most woods.

Go easy with any wax finishes. The wax will make the paint no longer flat. Steel wool after waxing is a must.

If you want a crackle finish, we can do that too.

 

[Baer Charlton]

Rattle that can of Flat Black Krylon and have at it.

 

[Framar]

Krylon Semi-Flat spray paint is great on bare wood - gives a nice finish that is not too flat and not too glossy - I guess that's why they call it semi-flat.

You can always modify the finish after the paint is dry with waxing and steel-wool.

And depending on the grain, Liquitex black gesso as an undercoat is a wonderful primer.

 

[RParrish]

Krylon semi flat black is the best, use the black or gray primer too.

 

[Framar]

Hey RParrish - welcome to the Grumble - especially since you agree with me about the Semi Flat Black!

I didn't know they made BLACK primer - thanks for the tip!!!

 

[Baer Charlton]

Ooooo Mar, you weren't listening during class???

Black primer for dark fabrics on the liners...

 

[Framar]

Well Baer, since YOU weren't listening when I asked you about silvercloth...

Gotcha!