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What is a good dark blue paint for painting a brand new untreated pine bed. And should I sand or use pirmer. t?

Would spray paint or a paint sprayer suffice.
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I would do both if you want to spray it thats ok also

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  • I Love True Blood by I Love True Blood
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    For a bed, you would only need a quart of paint. Around $10.
    I would suggest Olympic 0VOC latex paint with a satin finish for low sheen or semi-gloss for high sheen. This paint has no odor and is non-toxic.

    Lowes carries Olympic.
    As for the color, they have all the sample there and you can choose one that suits you.

    I would lightly sand the bed using fine grade sandpaper. Then wipe away all sanding dust.
    Use a good quality brush, also found at lowes. A 2" brush cost about $8-10.
    Well worth the cost for a smooth finish.
    I do not think primer will be necessary. You will probably need 2 coats. Allow plenty of dry time between coats. At least 4 hours.

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  • chicagirl51 by chicagir...
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    Lightly sand and clean off all dust with a rag and 91% isopropyl alcohol(next to rubbing alcohol). It's much cheaper than denatured alcohol!
    Prime with water based primer which you can have tinted close to your paint color. 1 quart should do. Paint with an enamel paint. It is much more durable. 2 coats should do.
    If you use spray paint you will need to prime with a spray primer or use an oil based primer.
    http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Spray-P…

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  • Dude Man by Dude Man
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    follow chica's advice.....the others must do crappy work!
    if u want a really smooth finish, spray a mist of water on it,
    let it dry then sand off the raised fibers the water causes to
    swell up.......and ALWAYS use primer and no way would
    satin paint be good for this, unless you like your paint to
    get dirty easy.
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