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don.ald 11-05-2010 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 562161)
The issue is more the overspray, the actual exposure to fumes is a minute or two while I spray the glass. I'm going to buy some poly and make a little tent to spray in for the next coat, which should keep the rest of the house not black :)

black is "stylin" right now. your there with the in crowd:biggrin:

sphelps 11-05-2010 03:13 PM

Why would you spray? I've always just used foam rollers and standard black acrylic paint. A couple coats and you're done without the mess and fumes. Holds up fine and works every time.

I don't feel bad for you, spray paint in your house is a bad idea. Why on earth would you even consider it? :surprise:

Aquattro 11-05-2010 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 562218)
Why would you spray?

Well, I've sprayed, rolled and brushed tanks, and spraying is the easiest for me. Perhaps my brushing/rolling skills are lacking, dunno. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy, just a funny "don't try this at home" warning for people that might think spraying inside is a good idea :)

sphelps 11-05-2010 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 562227)
Well, I've sprayed, rolled and brushed tanks, and spraying is the easiest for me. Perhaps my brushing/rolling skills are lacking, dunno. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy, just a funny "don't try this at home" warning for people that might think spraying inside is a good idea :)

Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth? :lol:

Aquattro 11-05-2010 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 562252)
Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth? :lol:


Well, ya, ok, you got me there! But conceptually it was easier. Thinking back, the last (easy) time was outdoors :)

Aquattro 11-05-2010 06:57 PM

but but but!!! It does look good :) And my kitchen is really clean now.

lastlight 11-05-2010 07:01 PM

I also just use black acrylic paint and a brush not even a roller. 3 or 4 coats and it's done but my tunze magnets do damage it if I'm not careful. Then i just jam some fresh paint in the tears =)

Spraying inside is not smart now is using glue and primer on the carpet plus 50 other stupid things I've done in the name of this hobby. It's ok Brad I understand (too much).

sphelps 11-05-2010 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 562279)
now is using glue and primer on the carpet

Haha, been there! But it wasn't my carpet, oops!

StirCrazy 11-06-2010 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 562277)
Well, ya, ok, you got me there! But conceptually it was easier. Thinking back, the last (easy) time was outdoors :)

just think. and last time you wanted to do it inside also.. why did I say that was a bad idea? :mrgreen:

Steve

sphelps 11-06-2010 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StirCrazy (Post 562486)
just think. and last time you wanted to do it inside also.. why did I say that was a bad idea? :mrgreen:

Steve

Hmmmm.... The plot thickens :razz:


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