HVLP vs Airless? // How to paint kitchen cabinets the right way!

In this video ill show you step by step how I apply finish to cabinets. There are other ways I'm sure but this is how I do it. I use Fuji HVLP for primer and Graco X5 for final coat. Thanks for watching!
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GracoMagnum X5: a.co/d/7dC5fMM
Graco FFLP 310 Tip: a.co/d/div4eDr
3M Respirator: a.co/d/eD8gHn8
Festool Rubin 150: a.co/d/imhCxdn
Sanding Mouse block: a.co/d/imw4ptw
Tack Cloth: a.co/d/6stt7RL
Harvey Tablesaw: tinyurl.com/5n72pvp7
Jessem Stock Guides: a.co/d/2jCHWID
Amana 10-in Blade: a.co/d/5pjHpCl
FastCap Tape Measure: a.co/d/cNsNwRw
FastCap Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape: a.co/d/94bZgg6
Jorgensen Bar clamps: a.co/d/4HqpeWs
Kreg Foreman: a.co/d/0zCfSS3
Rigid 18v Combo kit: a.co/d/2WUNBbg
Festool ETS 150/3 EQ sander: a.co/d/43DjECl
Festool CT MIDI Dust Extractor: a.co/d/iZzAuQo
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[@fengetaset9488]

I was expecting a video with more of a HVLP vs Airless, as the title says.

[@JreUK]

I'm pre-disappointed

[@MattyBeanz]

Agreed!!! Weaknesses- I skipped ahead once realizing it wasn’t what I was seeking for

[@BrettsWoodshop]

I was looking for a comparison between HVLP and Airless. Maybe change your title so it's not so misleading. It might improve your view duration too!

[@dylan-nguyen]

my $0.02 is that if you're doing small shop projects just get an HVLP the problem with airless is they need like ~3/4 of a gallon to fill the lines that means you always need 2 gallons of paint in order to paint something it also needs 1-2 gallons of water to purge the lines and clean it out there's also a lot more overspray even with a 311 fine finish tip, you have to put up tarps in a square to contain the overspray (I learned this the hard way got paint dust across my garage) that's a lot of hassle for doing home projects and even for cabinets (unless you have the space for a whole kitchen) the main benefit is you can spray latex without thinning and do it all in 1 coat with an HVLP you only need a pint of paint but you will most likely need to thin it by ~25% and do 2-3 coats the extra coats can be done almost instantly. i will spray 3 panels at once and by the time the 3rd panel is done, the 1st is dry to the touch and can be sprayed again I have found that in an HVLP, use a super premium paint. they come less thick in the can and when thinned seem to perform ok too the cheap $30/gallon stuff doesn't self level as good so when thinned you will see lots of micro dots and you will need to thin it more. get the $60/gallon stuff. this stuff usually performs better too for scuffs n cleaning the HVLP also has almost no overspray. you can spray in 1/4 of a 2 car garage and not get paint any where. just place a tarp on the floor and on the walls adjacent. no need for a full square of tarps the clean up is also way easier. just clean the gun. it's easier than cleaning a paint brush. I ended up buying: full-sized airless (the one on a cart with wheels), handheld airless, HVLP + 26g compressor. ironically all of them were about the same price. ($400 ea setup) I went with an HVLP on a compressor vs turbine because I said to myself, I already have a bunch of pneumatic nailers.. cordless nailers are $200-300 each so might as well get a quiet compressor and use all my existing tools. the wife no longer complains. you cannot hear the compressor at all inside the house. even right next to the garage door it's about as loud as my AC vents in short, use an airless to paint your house, use an HVLP to paint your woodworking projects (unless you have a full on shop)

[@anthonyjutchenko1492]

@@dylan-nguyenI really value this write up. Answered a lot of my questions. Thank you!

[@rocket1949]

What a shop you have. Cleaner than a hospital. Great video. Thanks !!!!!!!!

[@WelshRabbit]

You and Bourbon Moth must be two brothers by a different mother. 🤩👍👍

[@montanaboom1]

Enjoying this series of cabinet building . . . and ur commentary is great too. Very entertaining!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Glad your enjoying the videos! 👍🏻

[@curty85]

Love it man. Nice job!

[@denniswagner-h7c]

why you do not paint back of the back

[@JB-vf8ub]

Your thoughts on sanding are spot on! This is my 3rd video of yours I've watched and love the tips I've learned. Starting the sprayer below the surface is a great tip to avoid splatter, I've encountered that in the past. It's another step but using a couple biscuits makes aligning the face frame a little easier.

[@ajchat8701]

Not a bad job, good safety measures! I personally use UV-finished plywood for interiors, tape it off so overspray doesn't pepper the insides, and use Gemini vinyl sealer for first step and either Gemini precat lacquer or conversion varnish for subsequent coats (stained finishes) and white vinyl sealer (painted finishes)...with the faceframe already attached so Bondo/Famowood filled nail holes get finished at the same time. Sherwin Williams lacquer is so low in solids and has become so sub-par lately. But, 150 grit is king! trust this guy...it's all you need!

[@thaddeusball7866]

What do you use for water based lacquer or paint - I can’t use oil in my shop

[@tq2655]

Just found your site and love it. keep up the good work especially the detail that you go into very important for folks trying this for the first time.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks I really appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@katiedotson704]

Great series. My cabinets are way overdue for a facelift but I plan to do what no one else seems to even mention doing. I’m going to paint the inside of my cabinets with a high gloss enamel. As that’s where my dishes, herbs & spices, as well as much of my food lives, I want it to be as well washable as the outside. Italso makes it easier to see. Iam also going to add one or more columns of holes, depending on thewidth of the cabinet, on the back to putmore shelf supports. These things may havesomething to do with why I can’t find anyone to that I can afford to work for me. 🤓

[@darrenmorange]

I'm a painting contractor and I often paint the insides of the cabinet and after hit it with a clear coat (at least on the shelf.) This makes the surface extremely durable, heavy ceramics don't stick or make scuffs/ impressions into the enamel. Of course scuff sand between the paint coat and lacquer/poly clear coat.

[@markburton9614]

Are you spraying the inside because you prefer them to be the same as the outside? Otherwise you could shoot whatever gloss polyurethane you want on the inside.

[@katiedotson704]

@@markburton9614 No. The inside will be white while the outside will be pale yellow or light sage green. No matter what the color on the outside, I want the inside to be a high gloss white enamel.

[@davidcurtis5398]

I don't know if this is good or not but i sand all of the inside before I put the cabinet together. I see you use a sanding pad that will take the same discs as the power sander..I also finish the inside before assembly - not right or wrong - just the way I do it... Wish I had a spray room. I have worked in a couple of shops with one and they are great... Spray up and down - not right or wrong - just your way, and fine if it gets the job done!!! Love those sanding blocks!!! I use the same ones. Bang, your shot!!!!!

[@troyqueen9503]

I use refinished plywood,saves on labor,thanks for the video.

[@1Cricket2010]

Never a dull moment! LOL! I watched two of your other videos and have learned soo much. Great tips and love the intros. I cant wait to start painting!

[@kencrisp6333]

Did you lose the video footage showing you comparing HVLP with airless also?

[@clortex]

I replayed that first 20 seconds so many times, it's freakin' hilarious! 😂 I'm crying from laughing too much! I love your videos man!

[@johndean5427]

You might want to look at M.L. Campbell products . They are a couple steps up from the over the counter paint store products. I still use solvent based finishes - mainly the Magnamax line of pre catalyzed finishes. Campbell makes an opaque tint that works great for white cabinets and then top coated with Magnamax dull or satin clear finish. I have commercial bartops finished over 15 years ago with magnamax with no finish failure. Your graco system will work well with these finishes. I use a Sata pump system.

[@Mostviews111]

Wax paper between the clamp and paint works good

[@johnettebeaver1991]

I am buying a Fuji and will be spraying my cabinets one of these days. I have been building and remodeling since I was 17 which is 50 years. When I got a price to have it done 😮SERIOUSLY??? I can buy myself a nice Fuji system and do it myself and save money…not my first rodeo and any excuse to buy tools AND save money is a no brainer!

[@sirefurnitureltd8876]

Wow I like the way it done 👍 without scratch 😅😅

[@Flatlandflyer]

Nice work and I'm curious to know why you sprayed the first coat with the SW lacquer. Why not go straight to the shellac primer? You must have a good reason why! Cheers!!

[@omnomnomage422]

I am also curious as to why this step was added.

[@willharrell100]

only for clear interior of cabinet

[@WSquared60]

I'm obviously from E Carolina too...I understood every word you said in the intro 😮

[@tyapka]

A lot of people here are not looking for instructions on how to actually paint cabinets, but to just watch this thing coming together. That's why details, like all those multiple coats, closeups of the surface before sanding and after, could be very jucy for us. Especially closeups. But thanks for the vid.

[@vincent7543]

Great vid. Thanks for laugh and the info

[@brianfarthing5288]

When does the video for HVLP vs Airless sprayers come out? 😢

[@matteason989]

If you switch over to SW Gallery you can do it all with the HVLP. I'm trying it out now on a MM5 platinum.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I’ve been using Emerald urethane from SW thinned about 10% with my Fuji HVLP and have been having great results! I want to try the Gallery series it’s just soo expensive 😳

[@walterlane8890]

I live in Wilmington and am a cabinet guy as well.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out my channel 👍🏻

[@keithwilliams3847]

Your videos remind me of another woodworking KZbinr Burbonmoth. Enjoying your videos so far. Great job!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the positive feedback! I’ve got plenty more coming 👍🏻

[@brosforlife1828]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks you are one bourbon bottle in a video away from a total BourbonMoth vibe. Really enjoy your videos so far, and looking forward to more!

[@joescharbrough3120]

Intersting that you did not tape or seal off the inside. You must be very confident of the lack of overspray. Thanks for the video from your "neighbor" in Chocowinity NC

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I had cardboard laying down on the inside to help with overspray. I don’t worry soo much with overspray light sand will take it out worse case. Glad to see someone local watching!

[@WelshRabbit]

Hi, Joe in Chocowinity. Greetings to Beaufort Co. from northern Wake Co. here. I LOVE making cabinets (only frameless Euro style since I've seen the light), but absolutely Nobody can loathe painting them as much as I do. Not only is it miserable work, I feel like I spend 10 minutes of cleaning my Graco for every minute of actual painting. YUCK!!!

[@ItsThicc]

Nice work

[@sirefurnitureltd8876]

Nice work 💯💯

[@bustednutcreations9946]

Great video!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Thanks for the positive feedback 👍🏻

[@ericdoney1424]

I like a the Emerald too. Supper hard finish when dry. I sprayed it a Sata 5000 using a 1.3 tip thinning 10%. Has an automotive finish. I did have to spray it at 45 psi. I want to see how the air spraying worked. I think a bigger tip would help . Thanks for the videos learning a lot.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed the video and hope they continue to help 👍🏻

[@markburton9614]

I've sprayed all my painted furniture with a gravity fed HVLP gun. I'll usually thin the paint a little and run a 1.5 or 1.7 mm tip and remove the filter inside the gun that's under the cup. Everything sprays great and melds together perfectly. Only issue ever ran into was spraying it when it was too hot(95* in the garage) and it would dry too fast causing a rough feel.

[@Boog7625]

What kind of paint do you use? Often times you can add a touch of slow solvent to retard the drying allowing it to flow out nice.

[@timcollins7741]

Title is "HVLP vs Airless? // How to paint...... " I was thinking there would be some discussion and maybe example of results of both tech's.

[@frankKnight-u5g]

Only video that I’ve seen that actually installed a toe kick. Do you band and paint the toe kick?

[@johnettebeaver1991]

You remind me of the Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty 😂 that’s a compliment!

[@richardb4693]

😃I've enjoyed your videos and just subscribed and have watched most of your cabinet construction videos. My question regards the toe kick. I've noticed that you install it between the sides, and don't install it until after finishing. I'm curious why not. I suppose it has to do with job requirements. My expectations were that you'd put it on the outside (front) and paint/finish it. Then, if your baseboards don't fully cover the 4", the product will still have a finished look for the floor crawlers. Thanks.

[@myrondavid8435]

really nice job

[@Chuck_Burke]

Love the opening of the video...great job..I also, like the MIB reference...anyway, what got me to your video as wondering about HVLP vs Airless which I don't recall you speaking to. More specifically, I'm wondering "HOW" dry the air from my compressor to use my HVLP gun, or should I just go with the Fuji system? Thanks in advance, and I appreciate the effort you put into your video...

[@FinSmoked]

use filters on your air lines to prevent moisture

[@ganzhomanh8137]

I've been finishing and building cabinets for over 20yrs in SoCal and I'm so glad we moved on from face frame cabinets. We only do one maybe two face frame projects a year. Also all of our end panels are plant on after the install. You can finish them like a door on a horizontal lazy susan rack. cheers

[@medonhomeimprovementsllc8039]

Yup, so much easier not having to spray that face frame!

[@marcmartin5283]

Great video! Love to know all about your spray area and exhaust fan. Is there any make up air? Thanks😊

[@Dave-nm3xc]

Nice job bro.

[@lcmlcm2460]

Good job

[@MichaelBradshaw-l2n]

I'm a newbie and would like to know why do most experience cabinet makers build the face frame a little bigger than the face of the box. Why you don't put it flush?

[@choimdachoim9491]

The only thing I would do different is paint the inside of the cabs white...bounces any light around making it easier to see what you're looking for especially when LED strips are installed. I put white bumpy plastic sheets on the bottoms so pots and pans, etc. slide easily in and out without grinding dust and whatnot.

[@Zupdood2]

white bumpy plastic sheets?

[@choimdachoim9491]

@@Zupdood2 It's the type of stuff seen on bathroom walls in Home Depot, etc., that prevents graffiti.

[@skylane182s]

Di you clean your fuji in between coats of the BINS primer? What about the Graco between coats of the EMERALD

[@ryananthony4840]

Great work brother! Only thing I'd recommend is not touching the surfaces with your bare hands.... the natural oils on your skin can cause issues with the paint... I use latex gloves

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Very smart and I’ll keep that in mind moving forward! 👍🏻

[@ryananthony4840]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks I learned that from my buddy who's an autobody man.... it can cause fish-eye, where the finish doesn't adhere correctly in spots

[@SeamusGray]

Would you use the hvlp or the airless to finish doors?

[@user-yh2kn2mk1k]

Great video! I see you spray flat - have you seen the Pivot Point and Pivot Line from Guffey Systems? GAME CHANGER !!!

[@Dyl-XL]

Good shit man

[@MichaelScottPerkins]

Great video!!! I want to spray some cabinets, and I'd love to buy a Fuji sprayer, but... since I only have this one project, I can't justify it. I have one of those small pancake air compressors that people use around the garage for blowing up bike tires and shooting brads. Do you know if I buy a cheap $40 Harbor Freight HVLP gun... will it work for spraying cabinets? Now... I 100% know it won't work... WELL... but... I don't even know it if would work AT ALL. I figure the air compressor will kick on ever 2-3 passes... so it would be slow going... but... it's possible... yeah? Or... do you think it just won't even work at all?

[@matthewcarneiro3182]

would it be beneficial to have a set of clamps with some felt on them for use on finish work like after paint?

[@omnomnomage422]

Why not put the face frame on before painting? Also, why the pocket screws vs a brad nailer? These are genuine questions and not me trolling. I work in a cabinet shop and we generally apply the face frame with glue and brads before the finishing process.

[@vampire4k]

love the intro, funny as hell 🤣🤣😂

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Haha thanks 👍🏻

[@margomyers2640]

What exhaust system do you use?

[@anonymousperson4363]

HVLP vs Airless? I didn't get the comparisons.

[@Earth1stSpaceL8tr]

I used to get the small bottles with applicator tips for doing hair from salons for doing glazing in door profiles before the amazing glaze came out, they worked pretty well if you are glazing with liquid glaze vs spraying and wiping it. How big is your opening for your top drawer? It looks a bit bigger than what I'm used to seeing which is about 5" or so. Anyway, thanks for the vid and the tip about starting the airless below the cabinets is great because I have tried spraying flat pieces side to side and you are right you do occasionally get that little sputter or drip which is frustrating. Cheers!

[@michaelluna8451]

How do you manage the over spray to the inside of the cabinet, thats a problem for me because Im terrible at how to tape it off properly

[@ZirkleWil]

Did you thin the Zinsser BIN? With what? The last two cans i got didn't say what to thin them with. Also should mention the most recent can said it had synthetic shellac in it and did not sand as nice. Lots of gumming my sand paper, so I ended up wet sanding just to keep my paper clean.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I agree on the 150 grit sandpaper! I think were most folks problems come from are poor sanders that leave random swirl patterns in the wood.😁🛫

[@SomeDumUsrName]

lol

[@bigred4379]

Manicurist here.. I agree w the 150. I use 100/180. 😉

[@asuhayda1]

I'm interested in buying an HVLP sprayer, but I'm concerned about it getting paint everywhere. Like when I used spray paint to paint my ceiling fan blades. I removed them and put them in the basement and after painting them, there was a thin film of paint covering just about every surface in my basement. Does this happen with HVLP sprayers too?

[@michaelwas8549]

Every HVLP sprayer I looked at says NOT FOR LATEX PAINT. so I"m confused. Seems like everyone uses them.

[@SamWanamaker1]

Do you have to thin the Bin at all before spraying?

[@mrmidnight32]

I have a LVHP gun for my cars I paint. Can I use this with indoor paints? My wife wants to paint her cabinets with my gun. Well have me paint them lol

[@markchristman1076]

Doesn't overspray from outside get into the clear coat interior?

[@peterofoz]

Do you add a thin appearance piece to the kick plate to hide the plywood edge? Perhaps a white piece?

[@mossy112965]

What do you do with the pocket holes on the inside of the carcass?

[@jerrodsimmons8356]

Just stumbled across your videos. You do great work! What is the red apparatus you put on a gallon can to pour? I’d like to have one of those, it looks so handy!

[@firpofutbol]

The Emerald paint instructions say to use a 0.013 tip size minimum. The Graco FFLP tip in your link is a 0.01 size and it still worked? And about how much pressure did you add with the pressure dial? I also have an X5.

[@nathanielkswas]

This was the first time I’ve seen someone spray lacquer and then prime! Is that to seal the wood more effectively than just the enamel paint will?

[@igorz104]

No he sprayed the inside with lacquer to protect the inside since he didn’t paint the inside. The outside was painted with primer (not lacquer) because he painted the outside with actual paint, hope this helps

[@LincolnWoodworks]

Not sure if it's been asked, but can you spray latex well enough with your mini mite 4 and not needed to switch to the graco

[@roberttaylor4780]

Keen to know the answer too as I have a Fuji hvlp and looking for a very durable paint to use with it.

[@LincolnWoodworks]

@@roberttaylor4780 i have purchased the mini mite 4, great reviews for all sprayers! with that said i am spraying zinsser bullseye 123 primer and Sherwin Williams emerald trim urethane(water base paint). both diluted(about 6oz of water per quart do not over thin) using the 1.8 fugi cap and needle. hope this helps.

[@roberttaylor4780]

@@LincolnWoodworks thanks. Do you find that the paint is durable enough especially after thinning? Is it suitable for high traffic areas like a kitchen or better suited to wardrobes?

[@LincolnWoodworks]

@@roberttaylor4780 yes sir! I was super impressed with how well the sprayer worked and how the paint looked! We have a small KZbin channel(check it out we have some fun), we are new with the sprayer and have not showed it yet but it's awesome . Diluteing the paint is more common than not, I think alot of people do not want to say that they do. Another good channel that explains more about prep and clean up with fugi is, Armor of God woodwork on KZbin.

[@johnettebeaver1991]

Is the enamel as hard as a lacquer? How long does it take to dry? And why not a precat lacquer?

[@aidenwalkergolf-yr5kh]

Can the inside of the cabinets be painted rather than shellacked?

[@bigred4379]

All that info.. thanks! But the best thing I heard? Start spraying off the piece ( which we allllll know to do) BECAUSE of the sputter. AHA! Lotsa times I’m spraying .. at night of course.. and there it is.. THE SPUTTER! PISSES ME OFF! It’s late , I’m tired .. and DONE. Now , I know why. 😂my technique gets lazy. I’m not the most patient person by nature . Enjoy the way you narrate and demonstrate. To the point without skipping the NECESSARY details of technique .Thanks

[@bingobunga8995]

Emerald is soft compared to lacquer or Kem Aqua Plus. Airless spits and wastes tons of paint. You should’ve stuck with the hvlp. Plus hvlp has better atomization than any fflp tip I’ve ever tried which I have 5 different size tips of fflps not to mention all the other types of tips I’ve tried and used with an airless to get it to atomize better. None have produced a finish as good as hvlp

[@johnettebeaver1991]

I love Sherwin Williams precat lacquer and an HVLP gun. The lacquer is dry almost before the overspray hits the floor. It is unbelievably durable and is much easier than an airless when you get the hang of it.

[@stephenrositer7204]

I too have tried airless sprayers graco ...had nothing but trouble with sputtering and spitting...even it had 10 good passes only takes one bad pass to mess the project up....I even thinned the paints ....still didn't work...tried all kinds of tips and strainers.....going to experiment with hlvp

[@bingobunga8995]

@@stephenrositer7204 ca technologies fe-line cpr spray gun with compliant air cap and 1.3mm needle/nozzle, 3M H/O cup and ca technologies by-pass mini regulator. I’ve never gotten a better finish from another gun ever and I have tried quite a few. I use an air compressor a turbine would work too but the hot air from it will leave dry spots

[@b3owu1f]

So in one video you put the drawers in and it wasn't painted or stained. Since staining is usually just rubbing on, do you put the drawers in (minus drawer faces) before you stain.. but when painting do it after?

[@ElCidPhysics90]

How do you like the Graco Airless Sprayer? How does it do with primer?

[@blt981]

What type of ventilation system did you design. Looks like you used a different sprayer for the paint. Am I right…what type of sprayer did you use….

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes because I’m using SW emerald urethane it’s very thick and don’t like to dilute it much. I used a graco x5 with FFLP tip! For ventilation I have a 24” explosion proof fan pulling the fumes out through a filter. Hope this helps 👍🏻

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I must have a really bad sprayer. LOL. No way I could paint the side of an open cabinet without getting overspray inside of the cabinet. Guess I really need to look into Fuji.

[@jackAdelizzi]

Dude, you are great cabinet builder and teacher. You teach how to build a real cabinet in a easy manner, but AAAAAHAH YEAHHHAHAH the music is awful and totally distracting and much louder than the audio.

[@bjrharkless]

Great video. I’m enjoying this series on the cabinets. I do have a question. What material is that you have over your miter saw. I really like that idea.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

It’s a rubber stair tread that I cut slits in! Works pretty good 👍🏻

[@bjrharkless]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks That’s pretty ingenious. Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great content.

[@igorz104]

Is there a reason why you didn’t paint the SW emerald with the HVLP? Could you have painted it with the HVLP? I have a Graco X5 and the blue/green fine finish tips, but debating to buy the Harbor fright 5 stage HVLP just because it seems SO much easier and less time then the graco x5 for smaller jobs. Please Let me know your thoughts

[@21gonza21]

Do you reply to comments? I have a question…

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

It’s hard to get everybody but I try! What you got??

[@21gonza21]

Thanks man, I’ll make it quick, can you spray “cover spray”from zinsser using an HVLP? If so what tip you recommend? it’s an oil base primer , on the can it says not to thin it,

[@elleniwhitney7110]

@@21gonza21I’ll respond for you. You can spray anything you want via hvlp. Get yourself a cup to measure the viscosity. Then look at your hvlp manual. It should have a tip and viscosity guide. I have an Apollo 7700 ran off of an air compressor, you can run it off of a turbine but I like the additional control. My largest tip is a 2.2. The ability to spray the coating is limited to how much air you have to work with. This is also why you see him spraying the emerald with his airless because he uses a turbine instead of an air compressor. If you don’t have a larger tip and struggle to get heavier coatings out, run a separate regulator for the cup to increase the pressure or use a 2 quart remote pressure pot. If it doesn’t atomize enough, add more air. Once you get over 10psi cup pressure, it’s no longer considered high pressure low volume and considered a high pressure high volume similar to a conventional sprayer. Also, You can thin oil based but due to the EPA it is illegal and they will send the ATF to shoot your dog or something like that so the manufacturers don’t want their dog or your dog dead so they have to print do not thin.

[@FlavioBrivio]

Hi, from Italy. I have a question: why the frame is slightly wider than the body ?

[@Affordablebath_remodel]

most cabinets here have a frame that over hangs about a quarter inch.

[@richarddpetersen169]

Sometime soon, how about going through building a corner cabinet (lower, like you would have on an inside corner) Maybe using a lazy suzan or other options too.

[@philmurphy7487]

I know you said you were thinking of not filming this, but why not do a video on the entire thing? Like installing and adding a top?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Haha that’s what I’ve decided. Glad you brought it up. There will also be a video on installing!

[@philmurphy7487]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks in my opinion, which isnt much, thats the hardest part! Cant ever scribe right 😭

[@SlayAtHomeDad311]

Do you thin the primer at all?

[@Stevesbe]

Ever try Benjamin moore command? Drys quick

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I have not! I’ll look into it though 👍🏻

[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

I’m getting ready to spray cabinets but waiting for the weather to get above 60’s. Spraying Emerald as well but Sherwin recommended their wood/metal primer. Have you used this, and should I use the Zin/Bin instead?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I have not used it I’ve always done BIN because of dry time. I like that I can sand between coats in 15-20mins

[@stevendelgado4136]

Why use the laqure thinner not just prime and sand

[@oleksiio.5146]

If cabinets need to repainted, would you recommend to send it down and put a primer or it’s going to be fine without primer?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes i always recommend sanding down to refinish!

[@terrylorrah6725]

Did you sand between coats on the finish urethane paint or not necessary?

[@MANUELMANNY509]

I’m 🫤 confused, but then again I’m new at this, why lacquer under primer and top coat?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I’m spraying lacquer only on the inside of the cabinet to protect the bare wood. Outside gets primer and top coat. Hope this helps! 👍🏻

[@MANUELMANNY509]

@@eastcarolinawoodworksoh thank you, and good work👍

[@nathangrepke4193]

I’d like to know about your spray booth. What does that all consist of?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

It’s a 14x24 and I closed off half of it to actually spray in. The other half is where everything dries. It’s got a 24” explosion proof fan to pull the fumes out with a filter in front of the fans. What else would you like to know?

[@nathangrepke4193]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks thanks. This is the next thing I need to build in my shop. I was thinking of making a 12 foot wide six foot deep, open face booth. Filter wall and fan on back wall. My trouble is incoming air. I’m afraid all my shop dust will just be sucked right over my wet finish. Just trying to determine what to do.

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

@@nathangrepke4193 I’d recommend closing it off. There is a chance of that happening for sure but other people paint in open face spray booths in their shop all the time. It’s really what you can afford at the time. 👍🏻

[@nathangrepke4193]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks Thanks so much for your replies. It means a lot!

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

@@nathangrepke4193 no problem glad I could help 😎

[@jeremyotero4575]

Are you suposed to paint inside,, and if not why? do i have to sand b4 primer?

[@basha9482]

Looks like my cabinet build. But what do you do about the pocket holes on the inside of the cabinet? Wood filler? Pocket hole cutout?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Just really depends on the customer. I find 75% of the clients don’t even really care that it’s on the inside but if they do I fill with pocket hole cutouts 👍🏻

[@mbda1]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks personally I wouldn't want to open a cabinet and see all the holes. But I'm biased toward frameless, hate making frames.

[@ptortland]

Nice video. I don't have an airless sprayer. I have a Graco FinishPro 9.5 HVLP. Can you still spray the Emerald with this?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes you can I’ve seen people do it! Just got to have the right tip for it. I just use the graco x5 so I don’t have to thin it down!

[@wonkywoody]

Great video and channel. I didn't quite catch your reason for going airless with the paint. I only have an Apollo 4 stage with a 7700 gun and tips 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8. I'm hoping to spray both primer and Emerald. Pittsburg ? has a page for Emerald, saying you can spray it with a 1.3 on a 4 stage. Do you have a take on this? Thx

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I just chose airless because it’s easier for setup and spray with a fflp tip. Don’t have to do any thinning to compromise durability 👌🏻

[@jaycos5978]

So the first lacquer material you sprayed on was a sanding sealer? Doesn’t that eliminate the need for primer?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I only spray lacquer on the inside of my cabinet. The outside gets sprayed with Zinsser bin primer

[@deanharris2240]

What tip(s) did you use for the Fuji? Thinking of getting one.... 😉

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I’ve got all the tips but for spraying the Zinsser bin primer I find either the 1.0 or 1.3mm nozzle works best! They are great hvlp sprayers!

[@deanharris2240]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks Thanks; how about for the lacquer?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

@@deanharris2240 I spray the primer and lacquer with the 1.3mm tip mostly!

[@StephenCombs17]

Enjoy your video. Quick question the spraying paint. Have you tried to spray it with your Fuji? I have a Fuji Q5 and building my own kitchen cabinets and was going to spray them using the Fuji. Already didn’t the insides with M.L Cambells Krystal and look great. Just curious about doing the outsides and the Fuji

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Yes I have! It sprays well using 2.0 tip and thinned about 10% 👍🏻

[@StephenCombs17]

@@eastcarolinawoodworks thank you

[@tristanluc7008]

Hi there, could you share what primer and paint did you use in the video? Thank you

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I use Zinsser bin primer and SW Emerald urethane for paint 👍🏻

[@blt981]

Have you ever made drawers in the toe kick area for pans baking sheets etc…

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

I personally haven’t. Not that I couldn’t do it just haven’t had a customer or request for it. Maybe one day I’ll do them 🤫

[@choimdachoim9491]

I'm a fan of using every cubic inch of storage space. I did something similar recently but made it a flip-down door. Really handy in our small kitchen.

[@DavidMaitz]

Have you had any adhesion problems gluing the face-frame to the carcass since painting it first?

[@eastcarolinawoodworks]

Never had a problem!