spray primer

A housepainter used a spray primer when we hired him to paint the trim
on our (full-sized) house. It was quick and easy (don't remember the
brand). Has anyone used it on a dollhouse? And what were their
results?

Cathy Weeks

Cathy Weeks wrote:

A housepainter used a spray primer when we hired him to paint the trim
on our (full-sized) house. It was quick and easy (don't remember the
brand). Has anyone used it on a dollhouse? And what were their
results?

I spray everything these days, it's so much easier. Spray primer, spray
paint, spray gloss finish on the furniture.

I've used KILZ on wood with dark streaks, pieces of a house I was
rebuilding after it had been improperly stored, which has worked well.
I've also used a primer for hobbyists from Games Workshop, because it
has a very fine application which is good for miniature work.



Dawn

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A housepainter used a spray primer when we hired him to paint the trim
on our (full-sized) house. It was quick and easy (don't remember the
brand). Has anyone used it on a dollhouse? And what were their
results?

Cathy Weeks

I use a basic white paint of good quality. Ceiling paint is good. I apply
it with a foam brush as it gives a nice smooth finish. I use foam brushes
for all painting.

I would hesitate using a spray on trim because you need a thin coat so that
details show up.

Carol
S P Miniatures
http://www.spminiatures.com

I always prime with spray primer, especially when painting polystyrene (like
Chrysnbon). I use a light coat and don't lose any detail. I paint with
either spray or brush, depending on what the color I want comes in.

(Cathy Weeks) wrote in message . com...
A housepainter used a spray primer when we hired him to paint the trim
on our (full-sized) house. It was quick and easy (don't remember the
brand). Has anyone used it on a dollhouse? And what were their
results?

Cathy Weeks


Have you thought about using an airbrush outfit? There are almost no
limits to what you can do with one regarding applying paints to your
miniature efforts. They are inexpensive, easy to use, easy to clean,
easy to switch colors, I have been using one for over 45 years. You
can also build a "bake" room to place items in to speed the drying
process, I find that this also cuts down on the contaminates on my
freshly painted items.

If you buy very many cans of spray paint, you will soon surpass the
cost of an airbrush outfit, it all breaks down to how much are you
going to do. You have total control over your painting with an
airbrush, something you do not have with a can of spray paint, or a
sponge brush. Choices, always choices, let me know if you need a
source of equipment, as I know many good suppliers.

Millie

On 23 Feb 2004 10:33:02 -0800, (Millie) wrote:


Have you thought about using an airbrush outfit? There are almost no
limits to what you can do with one regarding applying paints to your
miniature efforts. They are inexpensive, easy to use, easy to clean,
easy to switch colors, I have been using one for over 45 years. You
can also build a "bake" room to place items in to speed the drying
process, I find that this also cuts down on the contaminates on my
freshly painted items.

If you buy very many cans of spray paint, you will soon surpass the
cost of an airbrush outfit, it all breaks down to how much are you
going to do. You have total control over your painting with an
airbrush, something you do not have with a can of spray paint, or a
sponge brush. Choices, always choices, let me know if you need a
source of equipment, as I know many good suppliers.

Millie
Airbrush, either boughten or home built, can be very economical if you
have an air supply; rattle cans, on the other hand, are a pain in the
patootti, especially after the nozzle clogs up.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada