Which paint brush

Projectx

I have a few panel doors to paint . I will use water based paint. The tin says to apply by brush.
Q: What would be the best size brush(s) to use to get a smooth finish.
Thanks

CarrickMcJoe

2 inch PX or Fleetwood Glider, both reasonably priced.

dodzy

Projectx wrote: »

I have a few panel doors to paint . I will use water based paint. The tin says to apply by brush.
Q: What would be the best size brush(s) to use to get a smooth finish.
Thanks

Use a brush, and a 4" roller.

Projectx

Thanks for info.
On the undercoat ( Johnsons primer/undercoat) it says to use brush/spray/roller but on finish
coat (Crown quick dry gloss) it suggests brush only.
Have you used a roller with this paint.
Thanks.
Ps. clearly I'm not a painter)

dodzy

Projectx wrote: »

Thanks for info.
On the undercoat ( Johnsons primer/undercoat) it says to use brush/spray/roller but on finish
coat (Crown quick dry gloss) it suggests brush only.
Have you used a roller with this paint.
Thanks.
Ps. clearly I'm not a painter)

What are you painting ? You said panel doors but do you mean full size internal doors, kitchen cabinet doors, or something else ?

Projectx

Yes, I'm painting full size interior panel doors.

dodzy

Projectx wrote: »

Yes, I'm painting full size interior panel doors.

Sound. A 2" brush so for the inner panel surrounds and a 4" gloss roller for the rest (all flat surfaces). Quicker and easier than "all brush" work

CarrickMcJoe

Dont use a roller on doors as it leaves an orange peel effect which looks very poor.

jack of all

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

Dont use a roller on doors as it leaves an orange peel effect which looks very poor.

+1

I prefer to use a brush exclusively myself on panelled doors but if I was painting a large flat panel (like on a flush panel door) than I might use a roller to get quick coverage but lay off with a wet brush to eliminate the orange peel finish.

Projectx

Thanks for all the help.
Is it a good idea to "slightly" wet the door before painting.

jack of all

Projectx wrote: »

Thanks for all the help.
Is it a good idea to "slightly" wet the door before painting.

Not sure what you mean by "wet" the door; if the door has been previously painted I rub down wet with an abrasive sanding block to rub back the existing finish and give a key, rinse down with clean water, allow to dry and you're ready to go. I would also wipe down with a cloth moistened with a small drop of white spirit to pick up any dust before I start.