How to paint a wood box?

Can someone please tell me how to paint a wooden box?How to paint a wood box?
Painting a wood box isn't difficult at all. First thing, buy the right paint: exterior paint if the box will be kept out side, interior if the box will be protected or kept indoors. Then, prep the wood before you paint. Make sure it is free from scratches, dirt oily etc. Best to sand with a paper rated about 100 grit. Now, do you want to spray paint it, or use a brush. If you spray it, you won't have any brush strokes. If you spray it, keep the can at least 8 inches from the box and use light passes to avoid too much paint which will cause the paint to sag and run. If the box has never been painted, it would be best to use a primer first. Same thing, spray or brush. Depending upon how ';shiny'; you want the box to be, go with gloss, or semi-gloss or other types. They don't do anything to protect the wood, they just provide a different level of sheen.


p.s. regardless of whether you brush or spray, the types of paint and properties will be the same, i.e. semi-gloss, exterior...





there you have it, good luckHow to paint a wood box?
sand it...then go buy a wood stain at Walmart Read the directions and work outdoors preferably some cool morning. Put newspapers on the grass and then work on your box on that. Use rubber gloves and have a bunch of rags around and a wet sponge. Do the bottom first and then lightly wipe it off and let it dry. Thendo the inside and wipe it off and let it dry. Then do the outside of the box and wipe it off and let it dry, and then do the toop and wipe it off and let it dry





You will be putting on one light coating with a one-inch brush.





If you like the color then let it dry real good and put a plastic coating on top of that (no wiping). If the color isn't dark enough then do it one more time...letting it all dry before putting on the plastic coating.
well, just get some primer and some paint, unless you want it stained. If you want it stained, then get stainer, and paint like you would, but rib the stain off gently after each stroke, and if you want to paint, just paint along the grain of the wood.
Buy some paint, but pick a color you like.





If you want to get it done quickly buy a big brush or use your


broom





If you want to make the job last a long time buy one of those


eye brushes at the drug store.





The only problem you will have is painting the bottom. Just wanted to warm you about that.
paint: using a brush, use a latex primer, then paint it with a good quality pant in your choice of sheen. I recommend a semi-gloss so that it wont scratch as easily. If its for outdoor use, definately use a semi-gloss because it will not absorb water as easily, thus reducing the risk of peeling and weathering at an early age.





stain: depending on how porous and rough it is, you can use a oil-based stain with a natural bristle brush. if you have a cheap one laying around, anything will work. if you are wishing for a furniture like finish (wood is smoother and less porous made out of hardwood), make sure it is free of defects and old paint and/or stain, stain it (wiping off excess with a paper towel), and put 2-3 coats of varnish on it once it is dry. sand lightly between coats and clean with a wax rag.





this is the best info i could provide with what information was given, hope this helps.
#1 make sure it is clean--no residue or dirt


#2 prime it with a good primer (kilz 2 etc) latex for easy clean up


#3 paint with an acrylic latex paint
krylon spray paint always works
There is no reason to paint wood of any kind. Stains come in shades and even colors. Make sure with whatever you decide, that you brush or wipe with the grain of the wood. This way you won't create a cross-hatch design and the beauty of the wood will appear.
just prime and paint