Hi, I have got loads of windows sills, skirting boards and doors to gloss paint. I always seem to suffer from getting specks of dust and bits in the paint, no matter how careful I am and this tends to spoil the end finish. Can someone tell me what to do/best practises? I always use a 1.5inch Harris Brush and Dulux paint. I thought of trying one of those three inch foam rollers, both for speed and to help with the dust/bits issue.
Any guidance guys? Steve
Spookily enough this afternoon I painted my bathroom window sill, skirtings and door using a 1.5" Harris brush with Dulux gloss! ;-)
Though I say it myself I'm very pleased with the result. Tips: lightly sand down all the woodwork first to key the surface, vaccuum clean, then a damned good wash with sugar soap. Next day, before painting, I run the hoover crevice tool over the skirtings etc.
Inevitably a bit of muck sometimes gets into the undercoat; I get rid of any such blemishes with glasspaper and dust off before applying the gloss.
Certainly wouldn't be using a roller for this.
David
Sadly, it's prep, prep and more prep :(
Best results I tend to find come from good non-arificial bristle brushes, well prepared starting surfaces, and 2 coats of undercoat before the gloss.
NEVER use a new brush! Give it some work - get the loose bristles out!
I tend to go - 1 coat with rub-down with something relatively coarse - then a 2nd coat and a rub down with something very fine. Hoover up, then a wipe over with usually some white spirit and let it dry.
Then on with the gloss - and take your time - don't rush. I have a clean cotton cloth to hand and pick out anything I can see as I go - with a corner of it with some white spirit soaked on it so you can clean up any nasties.
Personally I find Dulux trade products produce a much better result (especially in the high gloss area) - but some report they can't tell the difference......ymmv. I have a trade account so make use of it :)
Cheers, Dan.
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