DIY Illuminated Movie Poster Light Box (1 Viewer)

[Glenise]

Mike,

What kind of paint did you use on these frames?
Flat, semi-gloss, etc.

 

[MikeWh]

Krylon High Gloss Black Polyurethane Oil Enamel (KDQ6203).

It looks a lot like Japanese black lacquer, but is a lot more resistant to scratches and cleaning chemicals (and is a lot easier to apply, if you don't have spray equipment). I REALLY like its performance (application, leveling, etc.), and its surface hardness is very good, after about a month or two. I used it throughout the back part of my HT (countertops, refrigerator face, a large wall sconce, and these poster marquees). I usually get it at Wal-Mart.

I prime most MDF projects with Kilz (also available at Wal-Mart).

One note--- I didn't bother finish-painting the interior of my boxes (the face behind the poster)..... I was a little eager to get the boxes up on the walls, and I didn't want to worry about a poster sticking to a non-fully-hardened paint. So, Kilz primer is the only thing behind the posters.

 

[MikeWh]

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