Denisem Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 How do I get a good finish painting ,I'm on my 3rd coat of white ,it doesn't seem to be covering very well ,any advice please it's my 1st doll house I'm building the Orchid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 What kind of paint are you using, craft paint or "real house paint"? I use real house paint when painting my dollhouse. I found though years ago that I think it was an acrylic washable paint did not cover solidly no mater how many coats I put on my door frames. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've used regular latex house paint in flat or eggshell finish as well as craft paints. I've found that coverage with the craft paints varies by brand, but not consistently, if that makes sense. You don't want to use glossy paint as it emphasizes surface irregularities. A primer coat of house paint or gesso is a good base to seal the naturally occurring chemicals in the wood from leaching out and staining the surface in the years to come whether the surface is finished with paint or wallpaper. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Always use undercoat first. As Inge and Kathie have said, use a good quality flat paint. I like Plaid Folkart paints. I don’t use proper artist’s acrylics as they are very thick and have a sheen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Another hint- use good quality brushes for a smooth finish! I started out using those foam "brushes" and quickly learned that they just didn't get the results I was looking for. I use Benjamin Moore or Valspar latex paint in an eggshell or satin. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I also use Valspar house paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 45 minutes ago, jbnmini said: Another hint- use good quality brushes for a smooth finish! I started out using those foam "brushes" and quickly learned that they just didn't get the results I was looking for. I use Benjamin Moore or Valspar latex paint in an eggshell or satin. Are these paints available in smaller containers then a gallon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 A lot of places let you buy paint samples. I buy paint samples from Home Depot. Benjamin Moore does pint-size samples in interior eggshell: http://store.benjaminmoore.com/storefront/prodPRM01A.html You order online. (With Home Depot, I order online and pick up in store.) I find a sample is quite sufficient for the painting I do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've been painting a White House with paint with primer all in one. I really dislike it because I'm having the same problem you are having.i think I'm going to prime the whole thing over and use a Sherwin Williams satin latex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I usually use flat white latex interior house paint for priming, which I get by the pint, or gesso. I either use the little sample jars of interior lat or I tint the flat white interior late with artit's acrylics from the tube to achieve custom colors; no sheen, and you can thin them with water if need be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I just purchased five Behr 8 oz. paint samples from Home Depot for $.99 each. They even ship to my home for free. Their sale for samples is on until 10/22. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisem Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks to everyone for your help ,it's houseold paint I'm using ,il give it a sanding and try another coat today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Denisem said: Thanks to everyone for your help ,it's houseold paint I'm using ,il give it a sanding and try another coat today. Has the paint can been vigorously shaken lately? Sometimes the paint bits settle at the bottom of the can, so what you use from the top is just the diluted base, which is usually clear and would explain the poor coverage you are experiencing. Just stirring may not bring up all of the solids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Be sure to pound down the lid so it's tight all the way around. In addition to shaking the bejeezis out of the can, invert it from time to time to give the pigment a gravity assist to get it off the bottom of the can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisem Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 After several coats I'm happy now ,thanks to everyone's advice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Excellent! Good to hear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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