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_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.
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
building_fool t1_ixl00lu wrote
Fall in love with Rustic Look. Who needs finishing?
sukkafoo t1_ixktkxp wrote
Don't. Stain. Pine.