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As an alternative, would I be able to get away with a water based primer and black paint (such as this: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Dulux-Matt-Emul ... L/p/107099), and then use a varnish such as http://www.wickes.co.uk/Ronseal-Interio ... l/p/117954? Would the varnish make up for the fact that the...

OK, if I were to do it myself, would you be able to give me some suggestions on which products to use (and where to get them if they are are trade quality instead of retail). For the primer, would a product such as this be suitable...

Ok, so I'm a bit confused when you say don't bother with coverstain but to still use a primer/undercoat; I thought coverstain was a primer? Or is it just a more expensive primer to fulfill a special job that I don't need? And is there a difference between primer and undercoat? Flynnwood: what...

Hi all, I'm looking for advice on painting a plywood desk I'm planning. It will be painted black. From reading around the internet, it seems that i should go for an oil-based primer, what would you recommend? I saw another thread here that recommended Zissner Coverstain...

Ok, thanks for your help and suggestions all, I will have a think about how I will go ahead with this.

I have some felt pads to stick on the ends/backs that should hopefully prevent any wall damage. I guess if I'm painting the wood, both red- and whitewood should be able to be sanded down fine? I don't think that lifting of the top should pose too much of a risk as there will be a cross beam...

Thanks for the detailed response. Based on your suggestions I've come up with a new design (using the cheaper wood). I've also added corner braces (to some corners to see what it look like with and without). I've added the braces inside the frame rather than attached to the outside, would...

Hi everyone, I'm looking to build a desk for my new room, and I'd like to get your opinion on the design before I go ahead and start buying/cutting etc. The desk is to go along an entire wall of the room (approx 4.5m) and will be ~90cm deep (there is a sloping ceiling above the desk, so some of...