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   Guest_ | Jun 06, 2000 11:57pm | #1

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   Not that it couldn't be but I haven't seen much lacquer used for interior trim; a latex enamel will give much the same look. With some experience spraying does leave a nice smooth finish but even then, it won't hide poor workmanship. If you brush, you might try a latex paint additive called Flotrol (sp?) made by the Flood Co. It reduces/eliminates brush marks and can make a brush job look every bit as good as spraying. If you are spraying latex, Flotrol works well here also.

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   Guest_ | Jun 07, 2000 12:23am | #2

   *It does take more skill then spraying clear coat or latex paint, but with some experience it does make a nice finish.The downside is that it is lacquer, which makes for a soft finish, which scratches easier. And it is a lot harder to touch up than oil paint or a good latex.With good prep work, you can get just as good results spraying oil or latex, with a more durable finish than the lacquer.Barry

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   Guest_ | Jun 07, 2000 03:11am | #3

   *Floetrol (correct spelling). Only way to get BMoore exterior latex to lay flat in warm weather. Maybe the paint you saw was Muralo's Ultra? It levels so well you can hardly find brush strokes and looks like Impervo (but it's latex).Jeff

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   Ricardo_A. | Jun 08, 2000 12:25am | #4

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   It was definitely sprayed because another house was in process and masked for spray. All the trim was filled, primed and sanded. Unfortunately, it was a weekend and no one was around to quiz about the process.

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   Ricardo_A. | Jun 08, 2000 12:25am | #5

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   I recently saw an interior with trim painted in what looks like a sprayed semigloss white lacquer paint. It left a great super smooth finish that completely hid all of the joints. This especially helped on a long run of ledge over an open stairs. Is this a practical escape from the paint brush? If it works it seems like a great solution to painting doors. How difficult is it? Thanks in advance for the input.