What paint to use on wood?

i like to use finger paint

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like to use finger paint

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It's about 30 x 36 inches.
Want something that does a little better coverage than finger paint.

two finger paint

MS Paint

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Sand it then Prime it and then paint it with flat white.

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This. Seems like it would be fairly obvious. Just added the sanding part. If you wanted to go a little better, a sealer would probably be better than a simple primer.

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Acrylic and latex coat paint, meaning on wood which will age it will crack or peel in time. Oil will “soak” in and not give you those problems

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I was wondering if the oil based would be better for that. So is there also an oil based primer? Also, will the oil based allow for writing to show up and not easily wipe off?

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two finger

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Always use 2 fingers

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I was wondering if the oil based would be better for that. So is there also an oil based primer? Also, will the oil based allow for writing to show up and not easily wipe off

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So backstory is that I worked as a painter during college summers probably 15 years ago. That being said, there is def a primer We called it paint and sand, meaning after you paint it with the primer it brings out all the burs in the wood that would come out over time, then you sand it.... it creates a super smooth finish. I’m not sure on the writing. But know this latex or acrylic will chip if used on furniture or anything that gets regular use. I would just go to sherwin Willams and ask them and pay a bit more. You could also just do that chalk paint.

Bottom line is I got a degree and became a bigshot so I didn’t have to paint ever again. So in the past 15 years I’m sure their has been some improvement in paints.

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Yes, just ask the fricking attendant at home depot in the paint section.....you know, when you go to buy it

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Subtle admission that you've never actually worked on any do it yourself type projects before.