repainting wood doors - roll or brush?

[Jean]

I'm in the process of repainting the interior of my house and I'm now at the point where I need to start doing the wooden doors. The door are

3-panel types with "simulated grain", and I'm using Behr satin latex paint. I've gotten different recommendations from various people - some say to use a brush and some say to roll it out. Which method is preferable? If the best way is to roll the paint on, what brand of rollers is best?

Thanks,

Jean

[Walter R.]

I use a short nap roller in order to get an even paint application. While it is still wet, I let a 3 or 4 inch brush glide over the stipple marks left by the roller, using only the weight of the brush, holding the brush by the tip of the handle. The result is a very smooth finish, without stipples.

You may want to first try this on a piece of scrap.

[paulwross]

I use brushes. A round sash brush for the edges of the panels, then about a 2" brush for the rest of the door. Work from top to bottom, do the panels first, so you can pick up any runs. Finish with edge and frame.

[Tony Hwang]

Hi, I always use brush. Interior or exterior doors.

[Jean]

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Interesting option. Is the purpose of the roller to get the paint down fast? Do you just use a regular 8" roller with 3/8" nap?

Jean

[M.Paul]

I take them outside and spray them - no brush or roller marks.

[Walter R.]

The roller applies the paint faster and more evenly than a brush can. Any size roller will do, depending on what you do, door trim or door panels. 9" is fine for a door without any panels. I like 4" for the jambs. The shorter the nap, the better, think 1/8" or 1/4". Do a section at a time to make sure the paint does not dry before you can smooth it out with the tender touch of a brush.

[Jean]

Thanks for the advice - I think I'm going to try it your way. I once tried rolling the panels out, but I was disappointed with the lack of smoothness. Your trick using the brush should cure that problem.

Jean

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