Emulsion paint on wood.....

[beckw79]

hi there
Just wondered if emulsion would be ok on solid wood? its a set of storage jars that i want to paint. Not sure what kind of wood they are, just says "solid wood" as description. I was thinking of using primer/undercoat, then emulsion then varnish on top as a finish. What do you think?
ta
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[Diyisfun]

You can use the Emulsion for the primer

 

[beckw79]

ohhh, didnt think of that!
I only ask coz the colour i want is only in the form of emulsion, not in a gloss or satin for wood & I dont really want to pay x-amount to have it made up as I'm guessing that's expensive.
Which emulsion would you say is best for this? i.e. matt, silk, satin?

 

[Diyisfun]

I think I would just thin (with water) any of them as a first coat. I think you idea of varnish sounds good.

 

[beckw79]

thanks

 

[Zampa]

You can use the Emulsion for the primer

Cheat!

I would first give em a wash down, and then prime...with primer.....wood primer.....primer for wood...

Then rub em down to remove the 'furring'..

As for varnishing over emulsion.its ok but the varnish will yellow over time.

I would opt for an oil based finish...you dont ave to go to the expense of buying big cans of emulsion, satin or eggshell finsh comes in 500ml tins..by the time you have bought the emulsion and the varnish..it will probably work out dearer.