Painting a Waterbox stand.

[Treecop]

I’m getting a Waterbox 50.3 AIO and the cabinet colors were limited. I got a white cabinet and was wanting to paint it a different color. Would a light sanding and then spray paint work or is there something more I would need to do?

 

[r20crazy]

lite sanding as stated with maybe 600 grit, then primer and paint. a primer/paint will work as well. just dont skip the primer step as depending on what stand was originally coated with the new paint may not stick well.

 

[Palegic]

Curious on this, most of the time stands are either stained, white, or black. Painting it a color seems a bit eccentric or bold as the stand is not something I would personally want to stand out over the display. Just doesn't seem like a great idea.

However, I could offer some advice as I have refurbed many cabinets and pieces of furniture before. DONT use latex on cabinets. Its known to get tacky or sticky especially in humid environments. I would use something like Zinnser BIN as well as Banjamin Moore Advance paint. The BIN is going to insure you have proper adhesion to the plastic laminate. You could scuff the existing laminate up with 120-220 grit paper or sanding block. The BM advance paint is water born, low VOC and It dries hard as a rock, and flows out well due to the longer cure time. This will prevent or doors from sticking and will protect well from salt staining and water.

 

[Waffen06]

I just painted my red sea reefer stand, was white now its black. I did a light sanding I think 600 grit. Then did two coats of rustoleum enamel, has a real nice gloss with no clear needed. Also seems very durable so far, stuff really sticks (dont get it on your skin).

Dont know why my pictures are not posting but its in a small can at lowes. Rustoleum professional high performance protective enamel

 

[Patientman]

I would suggest "Kilz" as a primer … will help keep moisture from permeating the wood .. .and I can be tinted a shade under your final color selection to make total color covering easier.

 

[Treecop]

lite sanding as stated with maybe 600 grit, then primer and paint. a primer/paint will work as well. just dont skip the primer step as depending on what stand was originally coated with the new paint may not stick well.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Treecop]

Thanks to all. I will take your suggestions and sand and prime.

 

[tylr9m482]

@Treecop curious how you made out? Do you have pics or can share what you did? I am picking up a used waterbox with white stand that I want to paint black

 

[tylr9m482]

I just painted my red sea reefer stand, was white now its black. I did a light sanding I think 600 grit. Then did two coats of rustoleum enamel, has a real nice gloss with no clear needed. Also seems very durable so far, stuff really sticks (dont get it on your skin).

Dont know why my pictures are not posting but its in a small can at lowes. Rustoleum professional high performance protective enamel

Any other tips? Looking to go this to a waterbox, white to black.

 

[tylr9m482]

@Waffen06

 

[boatguy]

I agree that you should stay away from latex paint. Rustoleum is an easy option. A 2 part paint may be a better option if you have a compressor and spray rig.

 

[tylr9m482]

@boatguy i don't have a spray rig, I'd be doing this from scratch, home depot for all the necessary tools/materials. I want to make sure it looks legit thought, as if I bought a black cabinet straight from the manufacture. Wife will be very mad if I make this thing look like a mess!

 

[Waffen06]

Any other tips? Looking to go this to a waterbox, white to black.

It was pretty easy, I took the doors off and left the inside white so its brighter. Its held up awesome so far no issues

 

[tylr9m482]

It was pretty easy, I took the doors off and left the inside white so its brighter. Its held up awesome so far no issues

So just sand then two coats of the rustoleum paint you posted and that was it? Do you think you can tell it was painted? Or does it look brand new? Did you use a spray, brush, or roller to apply the paint? (I'm assuming you can't use that in a sprayer but not sure!)

 

[Waffen06]

So just sand then two coats of the rustoleum paint you posted and that was it? Do you think you can tell it was painted? Or does it look brand new? Did you use a spray, brush, or roller to apply the paint? (I'm assuming you can't use that in a sprayer but not sure!)

I used a small roller, you cant tell, it has a smooth uniform coat with almost a mirror like finish.

 

[tylr9m482]

@Waffen06 awesome to hear. I think I'll be doing exactly this!

 

[boatguy]

You can get a really nice finish from rustoleum with out spraying. I work in the boat business and I have seen some amazing paint jobs using "roll and tip" method. I think you could find a tutorial on you tube.

 

[Treecop]

@Treecop curious how you made out? Do you have pics or can share what you did? I am picking up a used waterbox with white stand that I want to paint black

I tried using a satin spray Krylon and the results were disappointing. I wet sanded the cabinet with 600 grit sandpaper over the spray paint then rolled on a general purpose water base primer. I rolled on S&W Emerald paint. I ended up using water based paint eventually. The laminate seems to have a plastic coating and the sanding and primer seemed to bind to the cabinet well. Time will tell but so far so good. If you want additional pictures let me know.

 

[jriojas]

I just painted my red sea reefer stand, was white now its black. I did a light sanding I think 600 grit. Then did two coats of rustoleum enamel, has a real nice gloss with no clear needed. Also seems very durable so far, stuff really sticks (dont get it on your skin).

Dont know why my pictures are not posting but its in a small can at lowes. Rustoleum professional high performance protective enamel

How is the paint holding up?? Any negatives ? I just got a white one used and my wife wants it black