what the proper way to paint lattice?

Question

I have wood lattice that my hubby purchased. I is unfinished wood. I want to paint it white. Can it be spray painted or is it better to use a brush?

Answer 1

SPRAY! A brush will take a LOT longer to get in all the grooves. Borrow a paint sprayer if possible so you can use latex and save money, or just use spray paint.

Answer 2

It is best to spray paint lattice with a fine sprayer. Do not use can spray as it does not adjust to fine spraying. You can use the brush method but chances are you will end up with what I call drip blobs that can look awful.
You will have to invest in a sprayer that has an adjustable spray.
remember to use a primer first so the wood does not soak up the final paint.

Answer 3

I hate to paint lattice so I spray it. They sell white lattice in a plastic or vinyle, I have heard it last for years.

Answer 4

Depends on the time you want to spend doing it. Painting with a brush is less expensive and can be very therapeutic. It's a repetitive motion and when you get your rhythm, it's pretty satisfying--also neater than spray that goes everywhere including on you. I'm so frugal that I hate to pay for paint that doesn't go on the item I'm painting. You'll need a narrow brush.

Answer 5

Great advice from eskie lover but I would like to add that you need to make sure and do it on a day that the sun is shining and will be for a few days after. No rain in the forecast! Been there!!! learned the hard way,

Answer 6

spraying the paint is fun. dunking in the batman evil foe industrial labatory vat is more gooder.
take brush, remove all but one of the little hairies bristlies, then you learn patience.
the bestest way is the spary on paint. and glitter sprinkles.

Answer 7

its easier to spray paint. I did it it with a small roller. It takes a long time to do it with a brush. You have to prime it first buy some primer in spray can.

Answer 8

You should also use a spray primer. It will make your paint last longer.