To achieve a perfectly smooth finish with gloss paints the first time, follow one simple rule; avoid painting directly onto the wood. First, use a quality primer that will block any stains from penetrating the wood.
You need to de-nib between each coat if you want a completely smooth finish with gloss. Use a fine grade sandpaper and just pass over the surface once, being careful not to remove the undercoat. Any slightest grain of dust will show through your high-gloss finish. Then go OTT when removing dust to get rid of every bit.
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.
Using a roller will make the job much easier and faster, and the covering much better. The ``orange peel'' finish will smoothen out soon after you have applied the paint. For reasonably smooth surfaces definitely use a roller.
Another option is applying a varnish after the paint dries. This not only makes the surface glossy but also protects the paint from scratches or damage. If you're using oil-based paint, adding a little linseed oil or polyurethane can also boost gloss.
All you need to do is mix the gloss medium into the paint on the palette, and then paint as normal. The paint should dry to a glossy finish. To achieve even more gloss, apply a high gloss varnish once the painting is finished and the paint is dry.
If the finish is not glossy, you may not have applied enough coats, or enough clear coat to flow. There is some technique involved here, because too little clear coat will appear dull, and too much will stand up like a bead of glue and take a long time to dry.
Most of our trade customers avoid foam for solvent based paints but this option can be useful on occasion and for water based glosses etc.
For improved obliteration on rough or textured surfaces, or when using special process colours (see appropriate Dulux Trade colour literature), 2 coats of Dulux Trade High Gloss will be required in order to achieve full opacity.
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.
The high gloss finish is achieved by using a lot of resins and fewer pigments in the paint formula, which results in a hard and glossy coating. The best high gloss paints have a high sheen level, reflecting a lot of light to make the color look more vibrant.
Laying off.
Use Short Flat Brush for large areas, or the Round Gloss Brush for detail areas. Load the brush and wipe away any excess paint, then paint very lightly, very gently one final coat with the gloss.
Use light pressure: As mentioned earlier, avoid pressing too hard on the roller as this can cause unwanted textures. Instead, use light pressure and let the roller do the work for you. Roll in one direction: When laying on the paint, roll in one direction to avoid creating visible lines or uneven coverage.
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.
Also, a second coat of paint helps remove roller marks by allowing you to feather out some of the unevenness in the finish. You can do this by overlapping the uneven areas to create a more uniform finish.
Mohair - This fabric is perfect for applying oil based and water based gloss & semi-gloss paints. Foam - This nap provides a fine, blemish free finish. Perfect for high gloss finishes.
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.
Walls, Wood, and Metal - Small 1/4″ roller covers or foam rollers will produce the smoothest finish. Light to Medium Textured Surfaces - Microfiber rollers are best. Smooth Surfaces - Use a white woven short nap roller for an ultra fine finish.
Use smaller rollers in areas that are tighter. This will prevent you from limiting your strokes and will cover the surface with more efficiency. As a general guide: 6-8mm nap covers are used for gloss and semi-gloss paints.
Brushes are slower at painting gloss paint than rollers, so they are better suited for smaller areas or touch-ups that require precision.
Clearcoat application method. The clearcoat must always be applied in a linear way, always trying to keep the spray gun at the same speed and distance from the surface during application. If these parameters vary during the coating application process, the chances of the defective final finish will increase.
With liquid gloss, the best tip is not to apply too much. Apply several thin layers. The tip to add some turps is an OK, in the sense that adding more turps or white spirit will reduce the viscosity of the paint and therefore improve flow and leveling.