dwcole7 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hello, I was wondering everyone's suggestions on painting porch railings lacey woodwork trim? Not sure what the correct term is. But with a paint brush it will take forever. ;) Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creamcheese Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I am facing the same dilemma with my fancy porch railing and trim that I am making. However, because I plan to use different paint colors on them it seems that taking the time to paint them with a paint brush will be my only solution. Sometimes the most time-consuming tasks turn out the most outstanding results. Perhaps if you are just painting everything one color someone may have a good idea to make things go faster for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 If there is to be more than one color, could the base color be sprayed on and the detail colors painted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniCrazy Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That is the part I like best. Turn on something good on TV, get my tiny brush and spend hours on the little details Sorry I don't have an answer but I agree with Kathie on this one. A little tip I found with my railing. After it was good and dry I took a soft cloth And polished it. It took off the remaining little burrs and gave it some nice luster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm working on a Pergola and will probably spray paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It depends on what it is, but I tend to paint them by hand. Several coats. And yes, it takes forever, but I get the best results that way. It's how I did all the intricate front work on the Diana (Summer House). It got three coats before the detail colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I often spray the base coat so everything is completely and well covered. Then do the rest by hand. Just be sure you don't get a high gloss spray by mistake. Don't ask how I know this please - what a disaster ... sigh ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm another one who prefers to take my time and paint by brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I paint them with a regular craft brush. I give them one coat of paint, let it dry and then sand well with a fine grit sand paper. If you wrap the sandpaper around strip wood, you can get into the small detailed areas. Then I give it another coat of paint. I use good quality craft paint so two coats get the job done. After the second coat of paint is dry, I rub the piece down with my fingertips. Sounds odd but it really works to smooth down the finish more. Really weird but true. I then use a very fine tip paint brush for any additional touch ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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