Can I paint masonite?

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I got a masonite panel at my local art store, do I have to prime/gesso it or can I just paint directly on it?

I'm going to be doing several paintings on masonite, just wanted to know if I have to prime/gesso it first? If I do, could I just use a spray primer from like home depot?

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You'll want to prime the masonite first before painting. Primer seals the masonite so that the paint...

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What's the best way to oil paint on tempered Masonite?

I just bought from Lowe's Hardware a 4'x8' panel, cut into 4 2x4 panels. I want to create 4 large landscape paintings. I painted 3 coats of white flat latex house paint on the panels, and I've noticed warping already. Should I brace it with wood? Or...

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Not sure about the warping issue, but yes house hold emulsion is fine as a primer. I sometimes paint...

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How to get oil paint off a masonite pallet?

On my pallet i left oil paint sitting there for a while and i can't get it off.. I know i can scrape it off with a pallet knife but it takes forever.. can i soak it in turpentine or something? i've gotten lazy with cleaning off the pallet and now the...

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Get rid of it and get a glass one...! http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-G-421… Then get a glass...

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I'm in the process of doing this in my bathroom. I'm sanding with 100 grit paper to knock the gloss...

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All you need is one or two layers of gesso. Get a large brush like you would use to paint a house and...

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Help me paint my floor!

Have you ever painted a floor? I would really like to paint the 5'x12' masonite floor that I use for dance practice. Have you ever painted a similar surface? What kind of paint would you recommend? And what can you tell me about drying time? Thanks!

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I've painted a few maso floors for theatrical use. 1. Make sure you start with a clean floor- not only...

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Hiding seams on Masonite floors?

My technical director left gaps in the Masonite floor when he laid it down and is now trying to cover those seams with gaff tape before we paint the floor. However it seems as though the gaff tape comes up far too easily and I'm worried it will be a...

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fill in the gaps with dry wall mud. smooth it off with a large putty knife. sand off any rough spots...

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Do you have to oil paint on canvas?

I was wondering if oil painting on canvas is the only surface you can paint on. Can you oil paint on a masonite board?

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As long as you have a surface to paint and it is primed, say with gesso. The gesso will save you a lot...

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Can you paint over wallpaper glue/backing? And can you "seal" the paint?

Can you paint over wallpaper glue/backing? And can you "seal" the paint? In the ongoing game of "I'll help you fix up your bathroom if you'll help me fix up mine" between a friend and I, wall surfaces have finally come to the fore...

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I considered painting over wallpaper when I bought a house with ugly, metallic wallpaper in EVERY.SINGLE...

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