Thread: Enclosed TV Cabinet

Originally Posted by Woody1

Thank you for your kind words John
I applied Porters Paint with a brush but painting is certainly not my choice.
You are 100% correct that happy wife is all that matters.
I have started on a Country Hutch for my Daughter and will definitely be spraying it after receiving all the excellent info from yourself. I have no idea how long it will take to build as so many distractions come along the way but I will keep taking photos as the build progresses.

Cheers
Graeme

Graeme,

I don't know if you are aware that lacquer is available in colours, including white. It is a wonderful finish, with all the benefits of clear lacquer. I made an el cheapo chest of drawers to sit in a built in robe a while ago. It was made primarily of MDF and was finished in white lacquer ... and looked fine.

A while ago I saw a dining table with Vic Ash/Tas Oak legs and aprons, and an MDF top finished in white lacquer. It had a lovely rustic feel about it.

I don't use it very often, but when something needs to be white, generally I prefer lacquer to paint. In any event, it's nice to know what options we have.

Hi John. Yes since we moved here 20 years ago I think we have re-arranged the dining living area about 5 times and I said I won't be moving it again as this unit is too heavy.Thankfully the wife was quite happy at its final resting place. I also found that it takes a bit of setting up as a couple of millimetres in uneven floor will cause problems with doors opening and closing hence as you can see the centre support under the lower shelf at the front and there is also one which you can't see in the centre at the rear. Thank you for your suggestion.

Hi John, Well I never new that Lacquer comes in colours. That is amazing. Next time I have to paint something I will look into using it.
Thank you for the info.