Project by Chris Davis | posted 07-07-2010 03:46 PM | 7022 views | 4 times favorited | 4 comments | ![]() |
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This is a murphy bed that was completed in June 2010. It features 2 bookcase with 3 drawers and adjustable shelves. The design on the face is a new one that is very contemporary with simple lines. I call it the Contempo. It was dressed up with a standard crown and base moldings.
For more building pictures see my Current Projects link at wwbeds.com or poggyskids.com.
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lanwater
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#1 posted 07-08-2010 01:23 AM
Looks good.
Great work.
I bought a kit from rockler for murphy’s bed and have had a chance to start on it.
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#2 posted 07-09-2010 05:36 AM
Chris,
Looks great! I’m curious, what kind of paint did you use?
Thanks,
-- Ron - Any day that I don't learn something new is a wasted day.
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#3 posted 07-09-2010 01:15 PM
Ron,
I use a white lacquer from Sherwin Williams. My process is to spray a coat of white lacquer undercoater, sand, and then the white lacquer. If I used MDF (none on this bed) I’ll at least double coat with the undercoater and concentrate on the endgrains.
I use it mainly because of how fast if dries. The undercoater dries within 15 min. The top coat can be handled within an hour. I usually wait over night before I do any final assembly.
I’ve been slowing the drying process down a little on the final coat because it does dry so fast. I’ll add a slow evaporating lacquer thinner (retarder). This allows the finish to settle before the thinners flash off.
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#4 posted 07-09-2010 06:13 PM
Chris,
Thanks for the info. I’m in the process of building a couple of closet organizers and looking for a durable finish – I think I will try lacquer and see how it goes.
Thanks again,
-- Ron - Any day that I don't learn something new is a wasted day.
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