Paint ?

drillerswife · August 2012

My new classroom came with a large, wooden podium. I can do whatever I want with it, and I'd like to paint it. I'm thinking spray paint would be best (?) but it's too big for me to get outside so I'll have to paint it inside. So what kind of paint should I use? Would a brush or roller be best?

amidavey06 · August 2012

If you are painting inside I would think spray paint would be way to messy. I think if you used a roller it would fine. Just put a drop cloth under it and you are good to go. I would also get the brand of paint that doesn't have strong fumes though. I can't think of the brand, but maybe someone will know it.

drillerswife · August 2012

amidavey06:
If you are painting inside I would think spray paint would be way to messy.

Oh yeah I agree--I'm not spray painting it unless I can get it outside and that's not happening Lol. I was thinking a roller would be best too, thanks!

fuzzylogic · August 2012

If it's a smooth texture, get a foam roller, as it has no "nap" and won't leave little dots all over the wood.

Behr makes great no-VOC paint. Doesn't smell much at all.

If it's going to get run into a lot, use enamel (non-oil enamel is fine, and safer for clean-up) because it can withstand the bumps a little better than the latex. Make sure it gets a day or two to cure completely before using it.

+buttercup+ · August 2012

Does it have any kind of paint or lacquer on it already? I'm picturing a natural wood stained podium that might need to be sanded before you put paint on it.

drillerswife · August 2012

fuzzylogic:
If it's a smooth texture, get a foam roller, as it has no "nap" and won't leave little dots all over the wood.
Behr makes great no-VOC paint. Doesn't smell much at all.
If it's going to get run into a lot, use enamel (non-oil enamel is fine, and safer for clean-up) because it can withstand the bumps a little better than the latex. Make sure it gets a day or two to cure completely before using it.

I hadn't thought about that, good idea! They're 6th graders, so I'm sure it'll endure it's share of bumps

drillerswife · August 2012

+buttercup+:
Does it have any kind of paint or lacquer on it already? I'm picturing a natural wood stained podium that might need to be sanded before you put paint on it.

It's not painted, but the previous teacher let the kinds sign/write on it so it's got a very graffiti look to it.

+buttercup+ · August 2012

drillerswife:
+buttercup+:
Does it have any kind of paint or lacquer on it already? I'm picturing a natural wood stained podium that might need to be sanded before you put paint on it.
It's not painted, but the previous teacher let the kinds sign/write on it so it's got a very graffiti look to it.

That's good. Sanding it inside would be a pain.

fuzzylogic · August 2012

drillerswife:
+buttercup+:
Does it have any kind of paint or lacquer on it already? I'm picturing a natural wood stained podium that might need to be sanded before you put paint on it.
It's not painted, but the previous teacher let the kinds sign/write on it so it's got a very graffiti look to it.

In that case, because it's probably been touched by hundreds of dirty hands, using a de-griming product on it before painting might be beneficial. You would normally use it on kitchen cabinets before painting, but I think this would be a good application, as well.

amidavey06 · August 2012

+buttercup+:
drillerswife:
+buttercup+:
Does it have any kind of paint or lacquer on it already? I'm picturing a natural wood stained podium that might need to be sanded before you put paint on it.

It's not painted, but the previous teacher let the kinds sign/write on it so it's got a very graffiti look to it.

That's good. Sanding it inside would be a pain.

If you need to sand it inside I would suggest using liquid sand. We've been using this on all of furniture that we repaint. Wonderful stuff!

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