n!csta
13th December 2005, 10:15 PM
I'm currently building a platform bed which consists of side rails which measure 200mm x 2050mm and an end rail which is 200mm x 1620mm... this will hold a queen size mattress...
The side and end rails are 36mm thick particle board...achieved by using 2 x 18mm boards and some screws and liquid nails...
Construction is at the point where im looking for a nice black finish for the rails. I've painted particle board before and it never seems to give me the finish im after. I've done a search and found some members have had success by using automotive paints and fillers?? I really need something which will give me a nice smooth finish on the grain end of the particle board...
Do you think regular contact would be sufficient?? (the stuff school books are covered with) or I was thinking where I could get the laminate that cheap furniture from bargain shops are covered with?? usually this stuff is pretty flexible and easier to work with than laminex or similar..
Any thoughts or ideas??
The side and end rails are 36mm thick particle board...achieved by using 2 x 18mm boards and some screws and liquid nails...
Construction is at the point where im looking for a nice black finish for the rails. I've painted particle board before and it never seems to give me the finish im after. I've done a search and found some members have had success by using automotive paints and fillers?? I really need something which will give me a nice smooth finish on the grain end of the particle board...
Do you think regular contact would be sufficient?? (the stuff school books are covered with) or I was thinking where I could get the laminate that cheap furniture from bargain shops are covered with?? usually this stuff is pretty flexible and easier to work with than laminex or similar..
Any thoughts or ideas??