Thank you for the details you gave in this video. I'm on my first flip and it's a coffee table. I'm trying to smooth out a few brush strokes and see where I goofed now.
Great tips! I appreciated the suggestion to use the roller on furniture to keep it looking smooth, I will try to remember to do the opposite of James Bond with his martinis when it comes to using clear coat - "stirred, not shaken." Thanks for sharing your insight!
Painting spindles I usually prefer a brush that's rounded on top like a chalk paint brush or a narrow rounded brush made by Zibra (you can find them at stores like Home Depot.) It helps me get more paint where I want it, but painting spindles is still rather tedious because you really do have to paint from all 4 sides to make sure you aren't missing spots. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!!
The brushes I showed on this video came from Home Depot- that's the big box hardware store I usually go to. Google "Zibra paint brush" to see where you can find the white nylon ones. Good luck with your projects!!
Good video! Personally I do not use zibra brushes except to maybe paint wash or dry brush. They are not as soft as a more high quality brush, are not good with chalk paint and more than that it clumps together when painting. A good brush should keep its shape and softness when applying paint. Just saying. But I appreciate your videos.
Well I have Annie Sloan brushes that I love for chalk paint! I think the zibras are pretty good for a beginner who is shopping at a big box hardware store, but I totally respect your point. Thanks for the good vibes! ;-)
When I use a high density foam roller like the one you showed in your video it leaves micro craters/dimples resulting in a rough finish. I tried using floetrol but no luck. Have you ever experienced this?
Hmmm that is puzzling. My guess would be that the surface you're painting on is a little too slippery or your paint is still a little too thick. I'd experiment with the thickness of the paint and if that doesn't help, in future try a paint that claims to be "self-leveling". That means it's engineered in a way that minimizes surface tension on the paint and lets it relax a bit (flatten out) before drying. Good luck!!
Would be nice if you would have actually showed us with paint, the tactics you use. Anyone can sit there and say this is how to do it. I left you after 5 min of you talking at me. Sorry
Interesting idea to use the roller without paint on it to smooth out the brush strokes. I'm going to try that.
Awesome- let me know what you think!
I learned the "do not shake" sealer lesson the hard way...great tips in this video!!!
Awww sorry you got the bubbles! Sounds fun but it isn't haha! Thanks for watching ;-)
Yes, I've had that the hard way too!
Great tips here Amy, I've had the issue of brush marks myself and wondered why - now I know how to prevent that! Thanks for the video!
Oh I'm glad it was helpful! Good luck on your next project ;-)
Thank you for the details you gave in this video. I'm on my first flip and it's a coffee table. I'm trying to smooth out a few brush strokes and see where I goofed now.
This was really helpful! Thanks for the tips!!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for your support!
YOU ARE AMEEEEZING! Thanks a lot for the very detailed advice!
Hi Amy, wow.. very encouraging and filled with loads of tips. Thank you
Thank you.
You're welcome! Happy painting!!
Great tips! I appreciated the suggestion to use the roller on furniture to keep it looking smooth, I will try to remember to do the opposite of James Bond with his martinis when it comes to using clear coat - "stirred, not shaken." Thanks for sharing your insight!
Haha yep that's what I always think: "shake martini, stir paint"!
Thank you! 🎉
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Would you please share how you best paint spindles? thank you
Painting spindles I usually prefer a brush that's rounded on top like a chalk paint brush or a narrow rounded brush made by Zibra (you can find them at stores like Home Depot.) It helps me get more paint where I want it, but painting spindles is still rather tedious because you really do have to paint from all 4 sides to make sure you aren't missing spots. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for some really helpful tips. About to start on 3 projects. Your video was perfect timing for me! Where do you get your brushes?
The brushes I showed on this video came from Home Depot- that's the big box hardware store I usually go to. Google "Zibra paint brush" to see where you can find the white nylon ones. Good luck with your projects!!
@@amydillardGypsySoul Thanks!
How about SW cabinet paint..works great
Good video! Personally I do not use zibra brushes except to maybe paint wash or dry brush. They are not as soft as a more high quality brush, are not good with chalk paint and more than that it clumps together when painting. A good brush should keep its shape and softness when applying paint. Just saying. But I appreciate your videos.
Well I have Annie Sloan brushes that I love for chalk paint! I think the zibras are pretty good for a beginner who is shopping at a big box hardware store, but I totally respect your point. Thanks for the good vibes! ;-)
@@amydillardGypsySoul yes you’re right! I agree with that!
When I use a high density foam roller like the one you showed in your video it leaves micro craters/dimples resulting in a rough finish. I tried using floetrol but no luck. Have you ever experienced this?
Hmmm that is puzzling. My guess would be that the surface you're painting on is a little too slippery or your paint is still a little too thick.
I'd experiment with the thickness of the paint and if that doesn't help, in future try a paint that claims to be "self-leveling". That means it's engineered in a way that minimizes surface tension on the paint and lets it relax a bit (flatten out) before drying. Good luck!!
Would be nice if you would have actually showed us with paint, the tactics you use. Anyone can sit there and say this is how to do it. I left you after 5 min of you talking at me. Sorry