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Help! Question for those with painting experience

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:16:14 GMT

LONG story short........

We painted an unfinished wood door and did not prime it first. (!!!!) (or should I say SOMEONE did not prime it first.)

2 coats of navy satin paint later it looks good, no brush strokes or anything but it feels rough and the sheen is not as satin as I would like.

We lightly sanded and clened between coats but ugh it is still rough to me.

My thought is at this point is to sand it more than lightly and put on a 3rd coat.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. YES I know the door should have been primed first!

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Fressa — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:25:00 GMT

Yes...I think you will need to sand it again. Most likely you should use two different grits of sandpaper because you are still feeling the rough wood. Then paint another coat of paint. You may need to add two coats of paint depending on how the sanding project results. Once it's done then it's done for good. At least that's what I told myself with my project.

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Bri369 — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:27:25 GMT

I think you should consider the two coats of paint you've already used as the primer.

Sand it again and paint it.

Aura by Benjamin Moore has a paint made for doors. I've never used it, but it might give you better coversage.

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

ptagirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:31:33 GMT

That's exactly what I would do...

Sand with a little heavier sandpaper, then again with a lighter sandpaper (making sure you completely wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove all the sawdust before repainting)....

Paint another coat, then you will probably have to lightly sand again after it's dry, depending on the feel and sheen you want......Good Luck with your project!

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

lolakimono — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:32:48 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl

Have you tried a foam brush, like the ones from the craft store, to smooth out the brushstrokes?

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:35:57 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl
Have you tried a foam brush, like the ones from the craft store, to smooth out the brushstrokes?

There are no brush strokes as I roll out the brush strokes with a speciality roller after I paint. Once dry then I sand.

The door looks perfect, then you touch it and it is rough. You can feel the grain of the wood that opened up from the paint.

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:39:56 GMT

@Bri369 @ptagirl @Fressa

Good points- the first 2 coats are basically now the primer

Now I need to do a 2 step sanding, wash and tack cloth and paint again.

Ugh- for an extra $330 I could have ordered them in the color I wanted.........

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Bri369 — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:42:54 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl, you might have to use a poly sealer too.

Sometimes doing it yourself is not worth it. LOL

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Scooby Doo — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:44:49 GMT

Maybe it's the paint. What brand are you using?

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:55:11 GMT

Sherwin Williams
Brushes -Purdy

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:27:39 GMT

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

kitty60 — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:41:24 GMT

Did you sand and clean off before you put the first coat on so you started with a smooth surface? I always sand bare wood and clean prior to any finishes being applied. Also, be sure you used the right finish so you have the sheen you want. If you purchased SW they are great at giving you adivice.

Re: Help! Question for those with painting experience

webbgarner1 — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:11:39 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl Not sure if this is an iterior door or exterior. After resanding , you may want to try a semidgloss paint if you are looking for a higher sheen.