Re: [bolger] Re: Paint Brush Marks
I do all my interior varnishing in the new house, it seems like acre
feet now, using a small 4 in short napped roller and tipping out
immediately. You can only roll about 6 sq. ft at a time as it sets up so
fast.
HJ
TOMB wrote:
feet now, using a small 4 in short napped roller and tipping out
immediately. You can only roll about 6 sq. ft at a time as it sets up so
fast.
HJ
TOMB wrote:
>
> I rolled on some Behr Acrylic Latex paint from Home Depot using a short nap
> roller meant for enamel. This was on a work bench top of exterior plywood
> that had one coat of primer. It came out very smooth after the second coat
> and left no marks. A lot faster than brushes also.
>
> Kentucky Tom
>
>
I rolled on some Behr Acrylic Latex paint from Home Depot using a short nap
roller meant for enamel. This was on a work bench top of exterior plywood
that had one coat of primer. It came out very smooth after the second coat
and left no marks. A lot faster than brushes also.
Kentucky Tom
No free man shall ever be de-barred the use of arms. The strongest reason
for the people to retain their right to keep and bear arms is as a last
resort to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas
Jefferson
roller meant for enamel. This was on a work bench top of exterior plywood
that had one coat of primer. It came out very smooth after the second coat
and left no marks. A lot faster than brushes also.
Kentucky Tom
No free man shall ever be de-barred the use of arms. The strongest reason
for the people to retain their right to keep and bear arms is as a last
resort to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas
Jefferson
----- Original Message -----
From: <Shorty@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:35 PM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Paint Brush Marks
> Sanded down the surface I was working on, added some water to the paint,
> stirred it up really good and the brush marks are about half gone (using
> same brush).
>
> Going to try it again tomorrow, with more water. Had previously been
> told that shouldn't thin latex paint, but looks like it really helps.
>
> QUESTION - Could the windshield washer fluid additive be expanded upon?
> Why would you add that instead of just more water?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
>
>
>
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perhaps just add isoprop alcohol, as it is probably the alcohol in the windshield washer. In either
case it should evaporate quickly, leaving the paint film intact.Clyde
Shorty@...wrote:
case it should evaporate quickly, leaving the paint film intact.Clyde
Shorty@...wrote:
> Sanded down the surface I was working on, added some water to the paint,
> stirred it up really good and the brush marks are about half gone (using
> same brush).
>
> Going to try it again tomorrow, with more water. Had previously been
> told that shouldn't thin latex paint, but looks like it really helps.
>
> QUESTION - Could the windshield washer fluid additive be expanded upon?
> Why would you add that instead of just more water?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
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washer fluid contains a surfactant. that's a chemical that reduces surface
tension and helps prevent the 'ridges' from remaining after the brush
passes. adding more water will decrease the viscosity of the paint,
increasing its tendency to run on non-flat surfaces. some surfactants
though, have a tendency to break up emulsions (i.e. latex paint) so test a
small batch before trashing a gallon.
an interesting experiment to try, would be to use washer fluid that also
contains a water repellent additive (Rain-X?). when cured, it might shed
water faster and remain cleaner.
da
tension and helps prevent the 'ridges' from remaining after the brush
passes. adding more water will decrease the viscosity of the paint,
increasing its tendency to run on non-flat surfaces. some surfactants
though, have a tendency to break up emulsions (i.e. latex paint) so test a
small batch before trashing a gallon.
an interesting experiment to try, would be to use washer fluid that also
contains a water repellent additive (Rain-X?). when cured, it might shed
water faster and remain cleaner.
da
>
> QUESTION - Could the windshield washer fluid additive be
> expanded upon?
> Why would you add that instead of just more water?
>
Thanks for the ideas guys, I'll give them a try today and see what
happens.
Shorty
happens.
Shorty
The model airplane group has begun using latex paint over
an epoxy base. It is used by thinning it with windshield
cleaner fluid. The kind that Walmart sells for $1 a gallon.
It is mostly water and some detergents. The detergents
prevent fish eye. It is mostly sprayed on.
James Fuller
an epoxy base. It is used by thinning it with windshield
cleaner fluid. The kind that Walmart sells for $1 a gallon.
It is mostly water and some detergents. The detergents
prevent fish eye. It is mostly sprayed on.
James Fuller
----- Original Message -----
From: <Shorty@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 3:12 PM
Subject: [bolger] Paint Brush Marks
> How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth finish?
>
> Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night stand,
> fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and smooth.
>
> Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart, salesman
> says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
>
> The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over it
> stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow better?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
>
>
>
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I agree the better the brush the better the result. At least thats
been my experience.
I bought a Purdy water base synthetic filament 3'' brush for 16.95
wow what a difference. The paint , olympic 100% acrylic latex semi
gloss. No brush marks, very smooth finish.
Todd
been my experience.
I bought a Purdy water base synthetic filament 3'' brush for 16.95
wow what a difference. The paint , olympic 100% acrylic latex semi
gloss. No brush marks, very smooth finish.
Todd
--- In bolger@y..., "Harry W. James" <welshman@p...> wrote:
> The better the brush, the better luck you have. I am finishing a
house
> inside, and I have pretty much gone to the $10-$14 brush.
>
> HJ
>
>
>
>
> Shorty@S... wrote:
> >
> > How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth
finish?
> >
> > Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night
stand,
> > fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and
smooth.
> >
> > Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart,
salesman
> > says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
> >
> > The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes
over it
> > stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow
better?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Shorty
> >
> >
First
Try what I am suggesting on a small batch, like most here I am not an
expert, I am an opinionated amateur.
Thin Latex with water, not an oil base thinner. The idea is that it is
just thin enough that the brush strokes flow out, but thick enough that
it doesn't develop runs easily. A little thinner makes a big difference.
The better the brush, the better luck you have. I am finishing a house
inside, and I have pretty much gone to the $10-$14 brush.
If you have a real paint store staffed by genuine experts, and not sales
people, like I am fortunate to have, talk to them.
HJ
Shorty@...wrote:
Try what I am suggesting on a small batch, like most here I am not an
expert, I am an opinionated amateur.
Thin Latex with water, not an oil base thinner. The idea is that it is
just thin enough that the brush strokes flow out, but thick enough that
it doesn't develop runs easily. A little thinner makes a big difference.
The better the brush, the better luck you have. I am finishing a house
inside, and I have pretty much gone to the $10-$14 brush.
If you have a real paint store staffed by genuine experts, and not sales
people, like I am fortunate to have, talk to them.
HJ
Shorty@...wrote:
>
> How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth finish?
>
> Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night stand,
> fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and smooth.
>
> Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart, salesman
> says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
>
> The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over it
> stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow better?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
>
>
Try warming your paint by sitting the containers in warm water. This makes
paint flow better.
Stuart Crawford
New Zealand
on 7/2/02 12:12 PM,Shorty@...atShorty@...wrote:
paint flow better.
Stuart Crawford
New Zealand
on 7/2/02 12:12 PM,Shorty@...atShorty@...wrote:
> How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth finish?
>
> Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night stand,
> fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and smooth.
>
> Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart, salesman
> says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
>
> The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over it
> stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow better?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
Shorty,
To possibilities come to mind:
1)Thin you last coat with a bit of thinner.
2) Use a foam brush and a light touch.
Both techniques have worked for me.
Peter
To possibilities come to mind:
1)Thin you last coat with a bit of thinner.
2) Use a foam brush and a light touch.
Both techniques have worked for me.
Peter
--- In bolger@y..., Shorty@S... wrote:
> How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth
finish?
>
> Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night
stand,
> fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and
smooth.
>
> Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart,
salesman
> says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
>
> The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over
it
> stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow
better?
>
> Thanks
> Shorty
How do you get rid of the brush marks when painting for a smooth finish?
Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night stand,
fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and smooth.
Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart, salesman
says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over it
stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow better?
Thanks
Shorty
Surface I am working on isn't a boat, it is flat top of a night stand,
fiber board, was covered in bondo, sanded down to be flat and smooth.
Paint I am using is an exterior semi-gloss latex from Walmart, salesman
says it is made by and same as Sherwin Williams.
The brush marks are very distinct, seems like the last strokes over it
stays. Is there any way to thin out the paint to make it flow better?
Thanks
Shorty