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FHB Ambassador Tyler Grace shares his setup and strategy for achieving a cabinet-shop-quality finish in a customer’s house.

By Fine Homebuilding Editors Issue 268 - June/July 2017

Spraying on site may lack the repeatable convenience of a dedicated, shop-based spray booth, but with the right prep work, paint, and procedures, the results can still be top quality. In this video, remodeler Tyler Grace shares his workflow.

For more on spray finishing, click to check out Tyler’s article in FHB #268.

Plus, click to see details of his spray rig setup, and also click for his use of a wet-film thickness gauge.

Also check out all the stories that Tyler has written for Fine Homebuilding.

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  1. MarySKinsler | | #1

    I like your effort!

  2. BloxygenBoy | | #2

    Nicely done. I also use shellac as a base when spraying oil-based coatings. Some of the newer oil-based coatings are dry to the touch in an hour or less.

  3. JayH25 | | #3

    I didn't know that I didn't know so much. Thank you.

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