use long, even strokes in the direction of the wood grain when applying with a brush or roller. Avoid going back and forth, as this can create bubbles and disrupt the drying process.
Products I Use:Glidden Gripper Primer for bonding over slick or shiny surfaces. Kilz Original or Kilx Maxx for bare wood or when wood knots are present. Any brand of latex paint in the sheen you desire. To protect – Minwax Polycrylic. It comes in 3 sheens. Rough the surface with 60-...
brushes: according to experts, all rollers – especially if used too quickly- may rile up the paint and lead to bubbles while paint brushes are the most bubble free application method known to man (although you might have brush stroke issues if the paint isn’t applied thinly enough or give...
For beginners, brush steadily and not too fast to avoid air bubbles, and resist working the polycrylic too much. You can go over your strokes again to brush out air bubbles and cover unevenness but only within somewhere less than a minute since this stuff dries quick. Try to make long ...
If using a lower sheen you can seal with a water-based sealer like Minwax Polycrylic. It comes in a spray version. Most brand’s mention on the can’s label about how to seal and even sell sealers to go with certain formulas of their paints. Can You Paint Over Spray Paint? Yes –...
Dip a clean paintbrush into the can of sealant. Stir the sealant gently if needed, but avoid heavy stirring or shaking the can, as it may introduce bubbles into the fluid. Tap off excess sealant on the edge of the can. Step 3