I hate paining gloss, it's so sticky has anyone got any tips on how to get a good finish?

Question

... and how to get the paint go to on easier.
I've got loads to do, no one to help and can't afford to pay someone to do it

Answer 1

Its down to 'feel' If you put on too thick, then brush has very little drag, and will run. Conversly, too thin, brush will drag like mad...it will be hard. and, the brush strokes will not even out.
So, get the feel of the drag of the brush. Live lines rule! Always with a moulded panel door do the moulding, then the panel, then the surrounds. Be aware that you can easily get too much on the moulding, check as you go, and before you move to the next door.
Never use DIY store cheap brushes, a quality brush with lots of bristles is easier. I always clean my brushes in "Paint Brush Restorer", then, wash in soap & water, then leave to dry. Nice clean brush for next time, much better.
Always wash down(Sugar Soap), allow to dry, fill edges as needed, sand off, then to make sure that its clean, a wipe with a damp turps rag (damp not wet). Use 2 undercoats, and 2 topcoats, with a very light sand between coats just to get any little bits off. For mouldings, use wire wool.
Its all in the preparation!!!.

Answer 2

If you are painting your walls you should very rarely ever use gloss paint. It's very important that you use a good quality paint. This will make your painting job much easier. You will only have to apply one coat and most have a self leveler in them so you dont have brush and roller marks. I would recommend Valspar paint-you can find this at Lowe's.

There are different sheens for each room. It will depend on the room whether the paint needs to be moisture resistant, scrubbable, or fade resistant. These are what sheens you should use for each room:

Use a flat enamel in rooms like the dinning room, bedrooms, living room. The flat enamel is still a flat finish so it hides the imperfections in the wall and isn't a high shine. But being that it's enamel it will be scrubable. In the training class I attended that actually wrote on the wall with a sharpie and we were able to get it out.

Use a satin finish in bathrooms, hallways, kids rooms, and kitchens. This isn't a super shiny finish but it is moisture resistant and also scrubable.

If you had a bathroom that had very little ventilation that is the only time you would want to use semi gloss or a gloss paint.

Just make sure when you are painting that you are using a premium grade paint and good rollers and brushes because it really does make the difference. Good luck!

Answer 3

What all others have failed to mention is use a good quality paint, the best is Permoglaze but is hard to get hold of and then Dulux Trade, then crown.
Use a good quality brush, make sure the surface is sanded to provide a good key and clean and dry. apply one coat of undercoat, allow to dry for 24hrs and then use gloss, brush it well, don't just brush it on and move on, brush over it a couple of times and then every so often go back and check for runs.
Have fun.

Answer 4

have all the brush strokes going in the same directon.if you are having trouble spreading the paint out put a little bit of turps in and stir it well. like one of the other people said get a radiotor roller for large areas

Answer 5

don't put too much on the brush and take your time!
i hate glossing as well nd i'v got some to do!
oh another tip i always find gettin a good make i get on best with crown gloss.
the cheap ones are too thin then you put on extra coat on then it becomes tacky!!!

Answer 6

prepare surfaces wash with suger soap first to remove all grease etc.sand lightly then give a couple of undercoats,leave for at least a day.then gloss I use a radiator roller for large area s such as doors it looks very good.

Answer 7

Don't overload the brush with paint, it'll run down the handle after a while.
Don't put it on too thick or else it'll start to run.

Have fun!!

Answer 8

if it is an oil based paint add some Penetrol
if it is a water base add some Floetrol...both products make the paint more workable and also improves its leveling ability, they are both available at home depot or lowes....painting contractor.

Answer 9

clean surfaces sand down then prime it even cheep primer works well be patient and let coats dry in between

Answer 10

Don't ask me I'm the worlds worst painter. I make non-drip paint drip