Smooth Cabinet Painting
#1
04-26-18, 04:27 PM
Smooth Cabinet Painting
I’m trying to get a smooth finish using oil based SW primer. I’ve used a 4” high density foam roller and I’m not happy with the results so far. I’m going to sand this down tomorrow to knock off high spots and prime again but I’ll have the same issue. Should I use a different roller? A brush? Thin the primer? Trying to avoid roller lines and brush marks. Thanks.
#2
04-26-18, 04:43 PM
Group Moderator
You could try a mohair roller. But unless you are spraying you will always have some stopper. Once its dry you will be sanding down the high spots so don't worry too much. If it's quick drying, that's your problem.
#3
04-26-18, 05:39 PM
Super Moderator
you will always have some stopper
I've heard of stipple, is stopper a regional thing? Like drywall and sheetrock?
#5
04-26-18, 07:30 PM
Group Moderator
Yes, it was supposed to say stipple. My stupid autocorrect is constantly changing the words I type and sometimes i don't watch it close enough... I hate it!
#7
04-28-18, 06:50 AM
Would you sand the top coat to get a smooth finish? Had issues with a build up of paint on the sandpaper. I imagine lots of grit grades to get a smooth finish.
#9
04-28-18, 12:21 PM
Group Moderator
Heat from the friction will cause it to gum up. Or not waiting until it is fully cured. (not the same as dry to the touch). Change paper if it gums up or wait longer before sanding... or use a different primer. 120 or 150 is the grit I use most often when sanding primer. Some primers sand easier than others. I like primers that turn to powder when sanded.
#10
04-28-18, 01:23 PM
This explains a lot (sanding, stipple, sandpaper). I put a top coat on (after sanding the primer) my cabinet shelves and it's leveling out pretty nicely. Used a brush on the underside and it was fair. Used the high density foam roller on the top, rolling in one direction with some overlap. This turned out a lot smoother.
#12
04-28-18, 02:19 PM
Group Moderator
Doitbest latex wall and wood primer. (made by SW)
or Sherwin WIlliams wall and wood premium primer.
If you want a perfect job you will need to spray,
or Sherwin WIlliams wall and wood premium primer.
If you want a perfect job you will need to spray,
