Hi,

This is sort of off topic because most of you don't have white doors in your HT, but I figured there would be lots of experience here.

I'm painting interior raised panel doors (smooth, not texxtured) and I can't seem to get a great finish. I use a foam roller and do several thin coats rather than 1 or 2 thick ones. Never works out perfectly though.

Wondering what you guys and gals are using? Would a power sprayer do a better job? If so, are there any economically priced ones out there that would be up to this job?

I assume everyone uses latex paint. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

Hi,

This is sort of off topic because most of you don't have white doors in your HT, but I figured there would be lots of experience here.

I'm painting interior raised panel doors (smooth, not texxtured) and I can't seem to get a great finish. I use a foam roller and do several thin coats rather than 1 or 2 thick ones. Never works out perfectly though.

Wondering what you guys and gals are using? Would a power sprayer do a better job? If so, are there any economically priced ones out there that would be up to this job?

I assume everyone uses latex paint. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

I picked up a cheap HVLP for my painting needs if you have a compressor (even a small pancake would work). Been painting doors, speakers, parts, return air vents, etc ever since.

I think I spent 50 bucks and I thin my latex out.

I just painted a door this past weekend. An exterior door, but raised panel nonetheless (well, fake raised panels).

I used a 1" sash brush to get the nooks and crevasses from the panels. I used a foam roller to roll the majority of the rails and stiles, but I lightly brushed out any major air bubbles because I wasn't sure the paint would lay down enough for some of them (smooth itself out).

In my experience, a lot of it has to do with the brand paint you are using, and the sheen. Flats and satins are easier when avoiding brush/roller marks than a gloss. Try Floetrol if you want the paint to flow more on the surface, which will also help avoid brush marks by causing the paint to lay down better.

You do have the door off of its hinges, yes? It's always better to paint a horizontal surface than a vertical one.

I've never had a problem painting doors the way Brian described - foam roller and a small brush for crevasses and corners. We use Behr semi-gloss for the trim in our house. It's always turned out fine.

For the HT, I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to do the door. On the HT side I need to do some sort of treatment because it's at a first reflection point.

It's all about the seqence and to paint each part with the grain of the wood, I just use a brush. Pretend each piece of the door is separate and you paint it competely to your satisfaction before moving on.

http://www.propertydecorating.co.uk/assets/paneldoor.jpg

First lightly sand, then prime, then paint. I use a small roller for the majority and a foam brush for the corners and trim.

It's all about the seqence and to paint each part with the grain of the wood, I just use a brush. Pretend each piece of the door is separate and you paint it competely to your satisfaction before moving on.

http://www.propertydecorating.co.uk/assets/paneldoor.jpg

Thats exactly how I paint doors - I always just use a brush too.

I was in construction for 14 years. I have painted more doors then most people go through in a life time..The very best way to paint anything is with a sprayer.

Spray a thin coat...use some lite sandpaper on it..then wipe it off...Then put another coat of paint...repeat steps..2-3 times or as needed.