But the advantage of oil-based paints is that they flow much easier and they also settle in a uniform way across the surface if applied properly. Use a quality brush to do the cut features on the door and a
Painting a door with gloss paint using a roller is faster but using a quality brush it will make a better finish and it will as well keep the pattern off the door.
For a shiny finish, Stillwell suggests applying a couple of coats of Polycrylic in a gloss finish and lightly sanding between coats with a 220-grit paper to remove any particles of dust that may have settled on the wet surface.
Use a short or medium pile mini microfibre or felt roller for water base gloss and lay off with a synthetic filament brush (foam rollers are recommended for oil base paints). Rinse rollers prior to use and use damp.
Brushes are slower at painting gloss paint than rollers, so they are better suited for smaller areas or touch-ups that require precision.
The best option is to use a varnish or lacquer to give the wood a high gloss finish. While varnish can be sprayed or brushed on, lacquer is best applied by simple spraying. Spraying makes the surface seem finer than painting as it doesn't leave any strokes behind.
Woven rollers
They come in several pile depths, so you can find the right tools for your decorating project. Woven rollers are ideal for applying water-based gloss paint.
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.
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.
Rollers come in various materials such as foam, mohair, and microfiber. When it comes to achieving a smooth gloss finish, we recommend using a foam roller sleeve.
For the 'very best gloss finish' apply two coats of Resene Super Gloss over either Resene Quick Dry Primer or Resene Acrylic Undercoat in a colour matched to the Super Gloss colour and lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth surface before applying the final coat.
You are more likely to see roller marks when you are painting with latex paint. To prevent this problem, pre-dampen the roller cover and then thoroughly shake out any excess water before starting to paint.
Two coats of modern water-based satin and gloss paints should be durable enough to last years without fading or yellowing.
Professional painters typically use both brushes and rollers when painting. Brushes are used to apply paint in tight spaces or areas with intricate details, while rollers are used for larger surfaces like walls and ceilings.
Gently drag a clean, dry brush or roller over the wet painted surface in one long stroke. This should be done from top to bottom to remove any excess paint and eliminate brush marks. Having a light touch is important—the brush or roller should barely touch the surface.
There are many advantages to using a foam roller to paint your interior doors. If painting is not your full time job, you will have a much easier time of obtaining a flawless finish with a foam roller. The roller will spread the paint more smoothly and evenly, and it won't leave brush marks or a bumpy surface.
3/16 to 1/4-inch thickness is perfect for smooth surface roller covers for painting metal doors, interior doors, trim and cabinets. They work well with semi-gloss or gloss coatings and both oil- and water-base enamels. 3/8 to 1/2-inch thickness is preferable for semi-smooth surfaces such as drywall.
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.
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.
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.
Once the surface is fully dry, you can paint on the second coat. Two layers of gloss paint are enough in most cases, however, if you think that the colour could be more vibrant or if you want to cover up streaks, you can apply a third, very thin coat.
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.
For doors, a quality angled sash brush is often preferred.
They come in various sizes, though a 2-inch angled brush is commonly used for door projects as it provides sufficient coverage while allowing for detailed work.
Many painters “break in” a roller cover by priming it with water or thinner. In our lab we never prewet a cover before painting. If you choose to, you must spin it out with five or six strong pumps so it is only lightly damp. Then take even more moisture out by blotting the cover with a paper towel.