Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame cabinets I'm
going to build.
Is it strong enough?
I was planning on using red oak, but, since they will be painted (and I know
poplar takes
paint well), is Red Oak worth the additional cost?
If I were staining them, Red Oak would be my preference.
I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak plywood,
is this true?
ThankX
Ron
>I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak plywood,
>is this true?
I just finished some cabinet doors for my daughters house using 3/4" maple
plywood. Banded the edges with birch banding (couldn't get maple). Rolled on
one coat of Zinser Bullseye primer and 2 coats of Pittsburg Distinction semi
gloss white finish coat. I used a 4" closed cell foam roller. The results were
great. No grain show thru and no brush marks. Used a card scraper on runs and
drips between coats. I have painted other maple lumber this way before and it
always gives a nice finish.
Mike
Ron wrote:
> Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame cabinets I'm
> going to build.
> Is it strong enough?
Strong enough? Yes (unless you're planning to set an engine-block
on the cabinets)
Dent-resistant enough? Depends on your application. Get some scraps
and try banging a plate (or something applicable to your expected
environment) against it to see if you're happy with the result. It
takes a lot to put a dent in oak...poplar dents much more easily.
> I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak plywood,
> is this true?
I'm curious to hear some responses to this. AFAIK, every wood takes
paint well...after proper priming, of course (and filling, if necessary).
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Remember that the dents and dings are what make family heirlooms just that,
family heirlooms. Especially when they are home made. Who wants a hundred
year old table, completely free of all scratches and dings - a table (or
whatever) without the marks of time is just a table (or whatever).
"Chris Merrill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ron wrote:
> > Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame cabinets
I'm
> > going to build.
> > Is it strong enough?
>
> Strong enough? Yes (unless you're planning to set an engine-block
> on the cabinets)
>
> Dent-resistant enough? Depends on your application. Get some scraps
> and try banging a plate (or something applicable to your expected
> environment) against it to see if you're happy with the result. It
> takes a lot to put a dent in oak...poplar dents much more easily.
>
> > I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak
plywood,
> > is this true?
>
> I'm curious to hear some responses to this. AFAIK, every wood takes
> paint well...after proper priming, of course (and filling, if necessary).
>
> --
> ************************************
> Chris Merrill
> [email protected]
> (remove the ZZZ to contact me)
> ************************************
>
Ron wrote:
> Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame
> cabinets I'm going to build.
> Is it strong enough?
>
> I was planning on using red oak, but, since they will be painted (and
> I know poplar takes
> paint well), is Red Oak worth the additional cost?
>
> If I were staining them, Red Oak would be my preference.
>
> I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak
> plywood, is this true?
>
> ThankX
> Ron
Unless a particular wood is specified, I use poplar for most of my projects.
It's easy to mill, takes paint great and it can usually be stained to look
like many other hardwoods (unless going with a light stain). I can supply
photos if wanted.
Gary
Poplar holds paint better than any other wood as tested by US Forest
Products Lab.
On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:40:19 -0700, "Don Vest" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Use Poplar. You will not be disappointed.
>I have used it extensively for painted projects. It finishes beautifully.
>Machines well, etc.
>
>
>"Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:0wdwb.289526$Fm2.303911@attbi_s04...
>> Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame cabinets
>I'm
>> going to build.
>> Is it strong enough?
>>
>> I was planning on using red oak, but, since they will be painted (and I
>know
>> poplar takes
>> paint well), is Red Oak worth the additional cost?
>>
>> If I were staining them, Red Oak would be my preference.
>>
>> I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak
>plywood,
>> is this true?
>>
>> ThankX
>> Ron
>>
>>
>
Use Poplar. You will not be disappointed.
I have used it extensively for painted projects. It finishes beautifully.
Machines well, etc.
"Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:0wdwb.289526$Fm2.303911@attbi_s04...
> Just wondering if I could/should use Poplar for the face frame cabinets
I'm
> going to build.
> Is it strong enough?
>
> I was planning on using red oak, but, since they will be painted (and I
know
> poplar takes
> paint well), is Red Oak worth the additional cost?
>
> If I were staining them, Red Oak would be my preference.
>
> I was told maple plywood also take paint well, compared to Red Oak
plywood,
> is this true?
>
> ThankX
> Ron
>
>