Re: Bookcase color

[Phisherman]

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>> >> >> > I want to try to paint a couple of bookcases brick red on the inside and >> > forest green on the outside. I've seen it done elsewhere and it looks >> > great, but what *exact* colors should I ask for so it doesn't look like >> > a Christmas decoration? >> > >> Whatever colors you choose, don't use latex paint. It never completely >> hardens, and the darker the colors the worse the problem. If you set a >> heavy load (like a book) on a latex painted surface and leave it there it >> will eventually stick to the surface. >> >> I'd suggest milk paint with possible oil or shellac overcoat. > >Thanks for all the good information. > >Milk paints sound very promising. > >s

I painted my bookcases interiors with a very dark latex and a primer underneath. I allowed the bookcases to completely cure for 2-3 months before waxing, buffing and loading up with books. It has had use for 15 years and never had any stickyness or damage and still looks good.

[J. Clarke]

The keyword you need to look for is "non-blocking". If it's "non-blocking" then it's not sticky to books and the like. Some latex is non-blocking, some isn't.

BTW, remember not to assume that waterborne=latex--it doesn't anymore.

[Larry Blanchard]

Thanks - I knew I forgot something. But IIRC it is true that darker colors are less likely to be non-blocking.

I don't remember ever seeing a latex can that said non-blocking on it, but its been a few years since I used latex. I'll read some cans next time I'm in an appropriate store.

[Martin H. Eastburn]

We built 33 bookcases for this house to add to the ones we brought and painted the new ones all black. They are simple in design, but strong and the almost not there look improves the display of thousands of books.

Mart> >