Prime and Paint Locker Units and Doors

What happens here

Use painter's caulk to fill all seams and gaps between the plywood panels and face frames of the assembled locker units. This creates a seamless, finished look and prevents paint from seeping into unwanted areas. Apply a multi-surface primer (e.g., Kilz Hide-All) to all surfaces of the locker units and doors. For best results, thin the primer with water to spray consistency and use a paint sprayer for even coverage. Allow the primer to dry completely. Next, apply a high-quality alkyd paint (e.g., Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Alkyd) to all primed surfaces. This type of paint offers durability, a smooth finish, and good adhesion. Consider painting the doors outdoors or in a designated spray booth. Apply multiple thin coats, allowing adequate drying time between each, until desired coverage and finish are achieved. For the locker interiors, the natural wood color can be left or painted as desired.

Goal: Caulk all gaps in the locker units, prime them with a multi-surface primer, and then paint both the locker units and doors with a durable, self-leveling alkyd paint in the chosen color.