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  1. 03-30-2017, 4:00 PM #1
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    Can Butternut take paint?

    I'm making some cabinet doors and the only wood right now I can get my hands on is Butternut.
    I'm planning on painting them.

    Will Butternut take paint?
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  3. 03-30-2017, 5:07 PM #2
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    I don't see why not. Its not a resinous wood.

    Sand w/100 grit + oil based primer.
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    Years ago I made Butternut cabinets for my kitchen... it has beautiful grain.... can't imagine painting them!!
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    Sure it will. Butternut is pretty much identical to walnut in characteristics...including grain/pore patterns.

    Of course, it can be a painful thing to cover up beautiful wood like butternut with paint... Can't you find maple locally? It's a more closed grain wood, too, so your paint finish will likely be smoother.
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    Ok -thanks for the info.
    I'll pass on the Butternut and keep looking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Engelhardt View Post
    Ok -thanks for the info.
    I'll pass on the Butternut and keep looking.
    How about Poplar? It's a classic wood for painted furniture and around here it's cheap.
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