Project Information
This is a murphy bed that was completed in September 2010 It was a rush job. The customer needed it faster then my standard 4-5 weeks. It is a take-off of my Templeton. I didn't arch the top and sub-divided the face by adding a couple extra rails in each section. I kept going back and forth on a two or three panel wide design, but ended up settling with the three.
To keep a contemporary feel to it, Mission style crown and base molding were use. Both are just real simple and straight lines.
The color was a custom white, just slightly off from a pure white. The customer send me the color using Sherwin Williams color swatch and I matched it in a Lacquer for a more durable and smoother finish.
I've been working on getting the best colored lacquer finish possible. I found the key is put at least 2 coats of primer on it, not just one. With the top/colored coat, when you think you are finished. Spray a thinned down coat thinned down 50% strength. Half the thinner standard and the other half retarder (a slow drying thinner). This helps any overspray melt into the finish before drying.
For more building pictures see my Current Projects link at wwbeds.com or poggyskids.com.
To keep a contemporary feel to it, Mission style crown and base molding were use. Both are just real simple and straight lines.
The color was a custom white, just slightly off from a pure white. The customer send me the color using Sherwin Williams color swatch and I matched it in a Lacquer for a more durable and smoother finish.
I've been working on getting the best colored lacquer finish possible. I found the key is put at least 2 coats of primer on it, not just one. With the top/colored coat, when you think you are finished. Spray a thinned down coat thinned down 50% strength. Half the thinner standard and the other half retarder (a slow drying thinner). This helps any overspray melt into the finish before drying.
For more building pictures see my Current Projects link at wwbeds.com or poggyskids.com.
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