Load the brush with your gloss paint and wipe away any excess, then begin painting very gently and lightly in long strokes to achieve one final coat with the gloss and avoid brush marks.
Use a good quality pure bristle brush. A Problem alot of people do is go over and over and over brush marks left by the first stroke when you apply the gloss. Gloss will run into the brush marks. Use a Gloss roller on flat panels (even skirting boards!) and your brush elsewhere.
Because gloss is shiny and designed to be hard-wearing, painting straight over it won't work, and the paint won't stick. But with the proper preparation, gloss is easy to paint over.
Woven roller covers are more shed-resistant, so they're better for gloss and semi-gloss finishes, which can highlight lint left over from the roller. For flat, eggshell, and satin finishes, knit roller covers do the job more efficiently. For consistent control and smooth finish, we recommend microfiber roller covers.
What Is the Best Paint Brushes For Gloss? Traditionally professional decorators would use a natural bristle brush for gloss paints, however as we have mentioned good quality synthetic brushes are just as effective and much cheaper today.
Load the brush with your gloss paint and wipe away any excess, then begin painting very gently and lightly in long strokes to achieve one final coat with the gloss and avoid brush marks.
Sand before your finish coat, then clean the surface thoroughly (no dust should be left behind!). Multiple, thin topcoats need to be applied as well. Applying high-gloss paint with a brush is very difficult. Most pros use a sprayer to achieve an even, smooth finish.
Some paints adhere extremely well to certain surfaces while others need a rough or scuffed-up area for the best application. For example, when working with bathroom trim or kitchen cabinets with semi-gloss or high-gloss finishes, you'll most definitely need to sand between coats.
Microfiber—Holds up to three times more paint than a standard roller cover and provides the smoothest finish; works with all paints, enamel and sheens, and best with semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes like ADVANCE®, an interior paint that's perfect for doors, trim and cabinetry.
To get a perfectly smooth finish wait for the primer to dry and then lightly sand the surface with some a Fine Sanding Block. This will remove any brush marks and give you a perfectly matt surface to paint on.
UNDERSTANDING GLOSS
Light that hits such a surface is reflected and scattered in many different directions so it appears “flat” to the eye.
Choose your brush
You can use any brush, but softer, tapered bristles tend to promote a smoother finish. Try to avoid those with stiff and/or flat cut bristles. These can easily cause drag lines, creating brushmarks and encouraging overworking of the paint. In turn, this leads to an uneven texture.
Occasionally, small lumps or "bits" can sometimes form on the surface of some of our paints. This phenomenon is called skinning and almost always forms during transportation or when a tub of paint has been opened and stored.
Brush marks are caused by strokes that leave the paint with a rough texture and visible brush strokes. The rough texture and visible brush strokes can be easily covered in a second coat of paint by using a slightly different technique than you used for your first coat.
At Shoreline High Gloss, our process of high gloss painting includes applying at least two finish coats of paint to all walls, ceilings and trims. Additionally, we perform a thorough inspection of all painted surfaces in between the two coats of paint.
To sand only the highs spots, you MUST use a block. Achieving a high gloss finish on wood involves sanding, applying multiple coats of high-quality varnish, and buffing. Polishing enhances shine and durability.
Load the brush with paint and wipe away the excess before painting a thin coat over the surface. Avoid painting in different directions, so you don't create marks or texture. And there you have it, a smooth glossy surface!
White China—These natural bristle brushes are best used with oil-based paints, especially enamels and varnishes. Ideal for woodwork, enamels, or marine applications, White China bristles virtually eliminate brush marks.
When it comes to achieving a smooth gloss finish, we recommend using a foam roller sleeve. These types of sleeves are known for producing the smoothest finishes, and have less chance of loosing fibers compared to other materials, making them perfect for gloss paints.
Since we are working with High Gloss Paint, we recommend using a natural bristle brush, like the Omega Round Sash.
Brushes are slower at painting gloss paint than rollers, so they are better suited for smaller areas or touch-ups that require precision.
If you're painting a smooth surface, use a White China Bristle for a super-smooth finish. When painting a textured surface, a Black China Bristle will work best because it's slightly stiffer, more durable, and is excellent for high-productivity applications.