How To Brush a Door Using Water Based Paint or Acrylic Paint. Painting door from start to finish.

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5 жыл бұрын

How to brush a door using water based paint or acrylic paint. In this video I will show the technique to use when brushing a door using water based paint or Acrylic paint.
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@barryashenhurst2071 2 жыл бұрын

Took me a long time to get here but this is the best description of how to use a paint brush I've ever seen. Thankyou!

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

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@rinacigana3127 3 жыл бұрын

I always go to your videos....they give me the confidence i need to do a job right. You are clear and to the point. I've always dreaded painting ceilings but after watching you, I'm better for it. You are my "go to" man. Thanks!

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

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@Gazzajnr 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad to see you posting again. Have watched nearly all your videos, been a great help making me a better faster painter for my home Reno. Great work keep them coming. Been subscriber for a long time now.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@monte4955 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Cheers👍.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@mickyp9517 4 жыл бұрын

Masterful! Fantastic skill!!

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

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@Mike-qo4kp 3 ай бұрын

This video is so good. Watched many times.

@peteramond3358 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate I'm a painter and decorator in the UK there ain't many painters left that can brush a door they have to roll it on then lay off keep the vids coming

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

It is one way of telling if someone is a tradesman or not, get them to gloss a door with a brush. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@MephProduction 5 жыл бұрын

Probably because it's faster... we don't all get paid by the hour.. time is money

@osrsfonzie1897 4 жыл бұрын

@@MephProduction about 7 minutes/ side 2 sides = 14 mins whole door rolling about 1 min / side 2 sides = 2 minutes washing roller 5 minutes = 7 minutes half time with roller. it gets better if doing multiple doors. not to mention on a hot or windy day using acrylic gloss to brush a door like this will be pretty much impossible unless u do it so fast somehow like a madman and juice it up a bit. would probably end up with paint everywhere u would need to go so fast though lol...

@johnnyoldskool6504 4 жыл бұрын

Use a roller and lay it off that’s the best way to do it ....end of

@klinteriors74 3 жыл бұрын

Roller then lay t off with brush always

@kimedwards9320 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful. I'd been making a poor job of the door - only ever used old fashioned oil based gloss in the past, and water based wood paint is v different to use. Your video transformed the work a huge thank you ❤

@howtopaintinfo Жыл бұрын

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@vinniebarbarino-1 3 жыл бұрын

Masterful, many thanks for the tips : )

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

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@orbitalforest 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid mate , really enjoy watching these . 👍

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! you most likely didn't have enough paint on the roller or maybe the nap of your roller sleeve was to short. Use around 15 mm nap, you should find this works better. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@jackjax532 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work as usual.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@MM-pw3wb 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing thank you!

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

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@dave1secondago 5 жыл бұрын

great vid and info man

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@cheriecarpenter3529 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@rosscoe3728 2 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed, he went all around the door so accurately, then he had to force himself to get paint on door frame to prove a point :-)

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know I impressed some one, thanks. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@afarios595 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks vert very helpful

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

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@deejunior8014 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@luisarodriguez6568 5 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for the video. Corinthians 16:14 Let all your things be done with love. I am painter I am from México but I live here in Alabama and I have been painter for 5 years and I have learned many of your videos. It is a blessing

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@fkthewhat 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Speed and temperature have proven to be super important factors in my very little experience. Would you prefer if the door was lying flat or is it better to paint surfaces vertically?

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

If you lay the door flat you need to take if down and put it back on so in most cases its quicker to paint door on. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@Dan-wl5bc 4 жыл бұрын

Roll the full door layoff. Moulded door slightly damp surface to give a bit more time 2nd coat always easier as doesn't dry as quick trial and error worked for me as its tricky with the dry time get it on and leave it. I'm with you on leaving any on frame as it delays your finish.

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should try rolling half at a time, it does work as long as you keep a wet edge. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@marksponge9852 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

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@imulio 17 күн бұрын

Great video, thanks! Which brush do you prefer to use for this particular job, could you recommend one available in Australia?

@kahekilimaui450 4 жыл бұрын

Try this: Get your brush loaded, Now with a strong motion put a big X on the top half of the door applying the entire brush load onto the door. Now put smaller Xs in the spaces using the same technique. Now move to the bottom of the door using the same Technique, now very quickly spread the paint across the door once you have the pain't spread, Move to the center of the door and spread the paint side to side from the center out. This is called Laying it off, once you have layed it off smoothly now start at the bottom of the door and in one stroke go all the way up to the top of the door, move the brush over leaving a 3 centimeter overlap and one stroke from the top to the bottom then back up stroke repeating until the door is covered. This is called "Tipping" It off. This is an old method, many painters today don't know the difference between "Laying" off the door, And "Tipping" off the door. You must move rapidly, but the door will look like satin when you are done without any trace of stopping and starting points.

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Laying off a door and Tipping off a door is the same thing, spreading the paint is called spreading the paint, laying off is when you finish off in one direction using the tip of the brush, hence why some call it tipping of a door. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@kahekilimaui450 4 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo Back in the old days laying off and tipping off were 2 different things. In the last 30 years they reduced it to one term. 👍I am an old professional painter. 😉 Liked and subscribed!

@jmcenterprises9591 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Do you also paint the returns of the door (the short sides) ? Thanks for the videos, very helpful.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

I assume you mean the edges, yes they should always be painted first. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@derekd1203 Ай бұрын

I do this but lay paint on with a roller to get the paint on the surface quicker and then lay off with a brush I do that with water-based vsrnish

@willa0273223 5 жыл бұрын

Are you an Aussie? Great video. I have been enjoying learning from you.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm an Aussie and thanks. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@DavidElstob73 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained. Thanks. I've been pulling my hair out trying to get a decent finish with acrylic satin on panel doors. Have tried all the tips, such as dampening the door down with a sponge, keep brush damp, use 3" quality brush, etc, but it still dries almost instantly. My flat is usually 15 degrees C without the heating off. If I put the heating on it's still only 18 C max. The problem is, even when I go fast as possible, the leading edge is dry so my sections won't blend correctly. Looks okay from the front, but looking at the door on a side view, you can see the imperfections. Wondering whether the following will help me: 1. Thinning the paint slightly with water. 2. Keeping the heating off, as central heating dries the air. 3. Somebody told me to keep the paint tin warm to help it run better.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes turn your heating of, its not only the heat that dries it off quicker but air flow will also do it. You can thin the paint down slightly but your problam could be not appling enough paint. A thin coat will dry quicker then a thick coat but you don't want to apply the paint too thick. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@orbitalforest 2 жыл бұрын

Also try adding some floetrol or xamix latex extender , gives you a bit more working time with water based paints .

@deejunior8014 5 жыл бұрын

Get a 4 " rag roller it would be quick paint pot lol and you won't get fat edges when your laying off

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

The idea is to show people how to brush a door. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@jock578 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, I'm thinking about switching to a water based gloss for my interior stuff, skirtings architraives and doors. I'm renovating my Victorian weatherboard with traditional doors etc. Which brands would you recommend? Cheers.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

I can't say i'm a lover of water based paint for internal woodwork but it's becoming more and more common. If I was to use a water based paint for internal woodwork it would need to be a aqua enamel. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@jock578 5 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo Thanks, I take it your talking about the Dulux aqua enamel?

@MephProduction 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's the best thing for internals, no smell, faster drying, stays white. and indoor wood work doesn't tend to take much punishment.. i would never use WB for exterior work, doesn't like long under uk conditions lol. Trouble is the industry is changing and we have to adapt.

@mistersmith3986 5 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. Bugs make for great texturing 😁

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I know, I have saved them for the next job but I think I will need more. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@edgar9651 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What should people do who live in the tropics? 25 degrees Celsius in the morning is a cool day where I live.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing you can do is work in the shade and paint any critical area's in the morning, a Aussie summer it can get above 40 degrees so starting early is the only way to beat the heat. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@virathiyam6546 4 жыл бұрын

Does it look better with an acrylic type as compared to enamel ?

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Depends, everyone is different, some like the full gloss finish of enamel and others prefer the low sheen finish of Acrylic. .Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

have you tried the purdy sprig brushes with thinner stocks for less drag mate

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, have used 75 mm for cutting in and they are good. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo brilliant thanks mate

@donaldperez414 5 жыл бұрын

I am painting door whit roll ProMart 200 the problem line marks are visible, I will glad some advices

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

Try using a bit more paint, it sounds like you are forcing all the paint out of the roller and leaving lines in the process.Try to lay off softly, this may also help. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@stevevenus1 Жыл бұрын

Water based paint on a hot day is a pain. I split the door into even more than 3 sections, say five, and work down(fast). I also think using a roller to apply and even finish, then using a 3 inch brush to lay off gives a more even finish which is quicker to apply.

@howtopaintinfo Жыл бұрын

Yes rolling door first then laying off is easier but this video was to show how to brush a door. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@tijfozeronine9544 5 жыл бұрын

I'm curious if you ever found it useful to use a 6- or 8-inch (specialty) laying-off brush.

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

I do have a 6 inch brush but don't use it for laying of, I think normally a 3 or 4 inch is what I use. Its normally what ever brush you are cutting in with is the brush you lay off with. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@osrsfonzie1897 4 жыл бұрын

Ye man, it speeds up the process a lot. i use a 59 inch (specialty) broom to lay mine off, one stroke and done.

@kiwijohn01 2 жыл бұрын

I watch you and think...yep, you're the man. Lol

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

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@allanpennington 3 жыл бұрын

Is it personal preference re rolled vs brushed finish? Im going to paint a pocket door for my bathroom with Resene Water Based Enamel prior to installing it. Im thinking roll and then lay off with a brush. Im in no hurry though so I suppose I could just paint each side after doing the edges with my Legend four inch brush? Its a semi gloss white, Alabaster. That way I don't have to clean a roller sleeve.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes its just as easy to use a brush because it does take time to clean out a roller. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@allanpennington 3 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo Thanks, I’m a Kiwi in NZ did my Officers trg at Portsea 40 years ago. Your videos are great. I’ve ditched the roller for my 1980 x 910 pocket door. Waste too much paint cleaning. Got a Legend 4 inch brush and getting better every time I paint the door. Laying off without getting marks is the hardest. I’ve learnt the hard way not to go back into the first section after getting to the bottom of the door. It’s amazing how quickly it dries off and you can ruin what you already did.

@sreaedhar 4 жыл бұрын

Can you share some details about the paint you used??. What type of primer was used??

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

The door was previously painted in acrylic paint so I washed and sanded the door. Then I touched up and any bare timber with an exterior primer then use two coats of Dulux Weathershield low sheen paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@odalis6177 3 жыл бұрын

How long should you wait before putting hardware back on?

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how urgent you need too, the best is to let the paint dry over night or if you are painting an external door and need to lock it then you could put on while paint is still wet but it is best to let it dry. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@mattgloss8580 4 жыл бұрын

That's lovely open time. What are you using?

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

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@mattgloss8580 11 күн бұрын

Ha ha I meant that the coating you are using here has a long open time.. ❤

@alqaryoutinabiha8288 2 жыл бұрын

Can you put acrilyc over oil painted doors

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

You can but it will need to be sanded first then use a primer/undercoat suited to painting over old enamel. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@challenger516 Жыл бұрын

What size of brush are you using? thanks

@howtopaintinfo Жыл бұрын

For brushing doors it best to use a 75mm brush, you need to paint it as quick as possible. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@martinjp1 3 жыл бұрын

A cool day in Australia...25 degrees.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

It still gets to 10 during a winters day and even lower over night. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@MrZeljko88 4 жыл бұрын

Was this water base full gloss?

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

It was a water based low sheen.. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@misteraye 5 ай бұрын

2:47 watching the glair line straighten

@howtopaintinfo 2 ай бұрын

lol, so you are paying attention. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@lb_fishing4049 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the brush you used please

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

It's a Pal Legend 75 mm paint brush. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@jackwardley3626 3 жыл бұрын

still find pure bristle brushes best end up changing from synthetic as it slows me down can't hold as much paint as pure bristle.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

That's fine, what ever brush you like you use, everyone has their favorites. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@lewis72 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using water-based paint to paint my indoor window sill. It looks terrible. I've already done it once and then sanded it all off again as it looked so bad. I can change a crankshaft in a car engine but painting a window sill seems impossible to me.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

lol, every job has it's own skills. You might be putting too much paint on and that why it looks bad. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@lewis72 3 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo Thanks ! I think it may be worth thinning the paint down. I've seen a few videos where it was suggested that that may help.

@BobHawke100 5 жыл бұрын

I'm interested to know what undercoat you would use before applying acrylic enamel and Do you add anything to the paint like some form of extender to help aid in the application ? I won't forget to like share and subscribe 😉

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

Any good acrylic undercoat should be fine as long as it is for exterior use if you are painting exterior doors. I often use Dulux one step, it seems to bond well on most surfaces. I have used paint extenders before but I still think for best results in hot weather is to paint doors in morning before it gets too hot. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe, just in case you forget, lol

@bernievargas6740 Жыл бұрын

What about spray paint it

@howtopaintinfo Жыл бұрын

This video is to show how to brush a door, spraying one door would be a waste of time with washing out spray gun after and all the masking time. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@MegredyPhotoStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Why not using a roller to spread the paint then brush it of lightly ?

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

You can do that but this video is to show how to do it by brush only. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@jackwardley3626 3 жыл бұрын

i find acrylic paints knacker your brushes and clog them up find myself haven't to clean it after a hour or so

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

On hot days yes you do need to wash your brushes often. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@Lloyd1885 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work but I think a DIY'er will struggle with that technique, the wet edge on the paint halfway down the door would have gone off by the time they got down to it after going back up to complete the right hand side...I work in 12 inch wide bands right across the top of the door from one side to the other to maintain control of the wet edge

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

If that works for you fine, there is no set distance you should do each time as long as you lay off with the grain and keep a wet edge. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@Nobodyofimportance2u 5 жыл бұрын

Seems like maybe they build houses better down under

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

I must ask, why do you say that. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@Nobodyofimportance2u 5 жыл бұрын

@@howtopaintinfo they just look very nicely finished.

@flowergrowersmith449 5 жыл бұрын

Wow - you're really quick - I'm too slow. I'll try to pick up my pace a bit..!

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

The quicker the better when using water based paints. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@tiddlesa.6125 4 жыл бұрын

I had a painter come in and roller all my doors and they’re left bubbly and no shine. Horrid job. Maybe I can do a better job after seeing this.

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Thats one thing I hate about the painting industry, too many people pretend they are painters when clearly they are not.. I hope you do a better job then they did. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@Stolencamaro 2 жыл бұрын

He passed away rip

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

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@MuscleAKAOzzy 2 жыл бұрын

I load the doors with a roller first and bob is your uncle😉

@howtopaintinfo 2 жыл бұрын

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@MrZeljko88 5 жыл бұрын

How much water did you add? lol

@howtopaintinfo 5 жыл бұрын

It was a cold day, didn't need water. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

you not a fan of oil mate.

@howtopaintinfo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes still like oil paints, every job is different and water based paint was using on this door previously. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

@pauledmondson7071 3 жыл бұрын

How to paint a flush door.. take the water based paint, throw it in the bin, go back to the paint shop and buy some real paint.

@howtopaintinfo 3 жыл бұрын

Water based paint lasts longer on exterior doors and if they have been done previously with water based its easier to repaint with water based paint but I do agree oil based is best for interior doors. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@neilleggett5830 Жыл бұрын

Holy he'll its not the 80's....micro fiber does a better job and faster

@howtopaintinfo Жыл бұрын

It's a video on how to brush a door, most likely something you have never tried as it is quicker to brush just one door than to roll it, if you included getting out roller tray and washing out roller etc. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.