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mhoss44

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Hello from Oklahoma....
I am a Retired Army NCO, living in North Central Oklahoma. I finished my Economics Degree after I retired. I had a SHop built by Morton, they finished a couple of months ago. I am in the process of finishing out the interior. Pretty straightforward, I furred the walls, 2X4 Treated on bottom, WW above that. Attached to purlins. Plywood on bottom, pegboard on top. The most fun I had was running electrical receptacles. I had never done that before, so I prurchased a Black and Decker book from Lowe's. Really well done, learned a lot.
I dug the hole and ran the 3" conduit for electrical servive. I hung the box for the meter, and the breaker box inside, then 12/2 wiring. Very interesting stuff.
Right now I am painting pegboard. I bought the standard 1/4" 4X8 sheets, and cut to fit. Now taked down and preparing to paint. I painted one sheet, Hunter Green Spray paint. Here's my big mistake on this, I am thinking maybe I should have bought the white, that would have taken less paint.
But.....Oh well. I can prime with Kilz or a similar product, I think that is best at this point, then paint over. I like the spray more than a gallon and roller. I think painting in small circular patterns, say 6" circles is best.
Anyone have any suggestions on the spray paint technique ? has anyone used both spray and roller, and is their a preferred technique on this ?

Thanks. Found this forum on a google search, looks interesting.
Mike
 
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Welcome to the GJ Mike, enjoy.

The peg board we get out here comes either in a raw or a white acrylic primed finish. I have used the primed stuff and where I have painted it have found that spraying is the best option.
 

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Hi Mike, glad to see you here!

I like the spray method for boards that aren't mounted, a spraygun is best, tho using rattlecans works but seems to use a lot more.

Another option is a roller that is run back in the pan almost dry, then roll it on. Doublecheck to make sure you haven't plugged any holes, and you're good to go. Used this for pegboard used to hide the water heater in an apartment kitchen (pure 1930's styling) and the result (after 2 coats) was amazing.

Never had any luck with a paintbrush (excet around edges) - always left clogged holes and a general mess.
 
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mhoss44

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Thanks for the replies, and the advice....and I am glad to be here. I am really enjoying reading the threads, interesting stuff. I really like this Forum.
-Mike
 
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