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We'll be putting up open shelves in our kitchen. We want them painted white with as little grain visible as possible and glossy so they're easy to clean. I'm looking at premium pine or poplar. Any suggestions about which wood is better and how to prep, seal etc before the final paint coat would be helpful.
The shelves will be 3/4 thick, approx 12 deep and we already have some decorative brackets that will hold the weight.
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I would go with Poplar over pine. Maple, however, would be an even better choice because it's much harder and won't dent as easily. I would use General Finishes Enduro White Poly and White Primer to paint them. https://generalfinishes.com/professi...h#.VHtZd8mw9iM https://generalfinishes.com/professi...t#.VHtZ-cmw9iM They are easier to spray than typical paints, very hard and durable, and won't yellow over time.
Follow the directions for recommended prep. before painting.
John
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