Thursday, February 18, 2010

What is the best way to paint with enamel when you are brushing it on?

I am painting with a high gloss enamel and it seems too thick- I want it to be smoother and not as thick looking. Any suggestions?What is the best way to paint with enamel when you are brushing it on?
Just chill...brush it on and dont mess with it, high gloss enamel is self leveling. Remember to paint with paint not your brush...in other words keep your brush wet with paint and dont let it dry out. Most people seem to think that using foam brushes are better but they are no different ..both leave brush marks. The paint is thick so it self levels. Again brush it on thick and dont keep messing with it. Work forward and lightly brush back into what you already painted..kinda feathering it in. Leave it and you will be suprised... You want it to be thick!!!What is the best way to paint with enamel when you are brushing it on?
Well it is not something thats easy.1.use a fine brush...


2.use light strokes..thats a must.


It takes time, because it is a thick paint....and you have to understand, if you want it to be even....it needs to be applyed thinly...and I use a straw brush about one and a half inches wide.


Yes! it takes forever....maybe you can find a wider one.


I use a pastry-brush made of straw.(a brand new one)....


There may be one better! but never use tooooo much paint!


Enamel is a nightmare at times, to understand?Good Luck!
yes enamel is self leveling , but if it is too thick and you are having trouble brushing it on, go to the paint store and but some Penetrol, add about a capfull to your paint and you will find it easier to work with and it will level out even better. Painting contractor.

No comments:

Post a Comment