I built a nice 8 1/2 foot built in desk out of 2x8s that I joined together. It turned out really well despite not having a table saw or jointer. My original plan was to paint it white. I primed it with 2 layers of primer to get nice coverage. But now I really wish I had kept it natural or maybe stained. Is there anyway to get it back to the natural wood? Am I SOL and just need to paint it anyway? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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mike-mag OP t1_ixktxtn wrote
Thanks maybe it’s worth trying then
sk_carpenter t1_ixktyji wrote
This, good quality paint stripper, or just rebuild it. Depends what's faster/easier for you to do, 2x8 are not too expensive depends on your design
sukkafoo t1_ixktkxp wrote
Don't. Stain. Pine.
mike-mag OP t1_ixktu9r wrote
Good point. I haven’t considered the ramifications of that. I’m just kicking myself that I primed it before really thinking it through. If you can’t tell I like the building but hate the painting or finishing work.
building_fool t1_ixl00lu wrote
Fall in love with Rustic Look. Who needs finishing?
brnjenkn t1_ixkw9xr wrote
Could always sand it down.
bms42 t1_ixl7r52 wrote
Stanley Bailey #4, 5 or 6 hand plane. Buy one used, sell it when you're done for the same price. You'll have to learn how to sharpen properly to get good use out of it though.
fearsie t1_ixktlpf wrote
Should be able to get the paint off with paint stripper/thinner. Probably spare your sanity vs sanding it off which could ruin the grain