If you have maple use it. If you are going to make more than you might want to switch to a less expensive wood like poplar or alder. Before painting I would first seal the wood with a coat or two of de-waxed shellac like Zinssers seal coat. It dries fast and with a light sanding after is drys (about 30+ minutes) to take care of any raised wood fibers or dust in the finish. Then spray with the paint of choice.
Wood recommendations for picture frame to be sprayed satin black?
After seeing the prices at a frame shop, I'm making a float frame for the customer of one of my pictures.
It's going to be spray painted satin black. Is there a reason not to use the maple I already have? The cost of the wood doesn't matter for such a small amount.
This is probably something I'll be doing a fair amount, so I'd like to streamline the process as much as possible.
TIA
It's going to be spray painted satin black. Is there a reason not to use the maple I already have? The cost of the wood doesn't matter for such a small amount.
This is probably something I'll be doing a fair amount, so I'd like to streamline the process as much as possible.
TIA
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