Things You'll Need:
- Paintbrushes with nylon or synthetic bristles Roller Paint tray
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Step 1
Dip the end of a small brush into the paint can. Wipe off excess paint on the rim of the can to be sure it drips back into the container.
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Step 2
Paint the outer edges of the painting project with the small brush. To paint the outer edges of a wall, or outline a window, for example, is called "cutting in."
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Step 3
Dip the largest brush you can use for the project in the paint. Wipe excess back into container. Use long vertical strokes, controlling the brush with your wrist, to paint a thin coat of the enamel over the project surface.
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Step 4
Paint the entire project with at least two coats of enamel. Thin paint layers make a smoother, more professional-looking surface.
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Step 1
Pour paint into the well of the tray at a depth nearly equal to the height of the roller.
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Step 2
Roll the roller into the paint and draw it back up, removing as much excess as possible.
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Step 3
Place the roller against the surface and start at the highest point of the wall or project. Pull down in a smooth sweep, filling in the space with paint.
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Step 4
Move the roller back up, at an angle and to your right, and smooth out the paint. Roll down again and back up as though you were forming a W shape.
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Step 5
Continue to paint and fill in the wall or project with smooth, sweeping strokes. Refill the roller as needed, remembering to wipe away the excess paint each time.
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Step 1
Add 1/2 pint of water per gallon of liquid enamel paint and mix well. (Use self-contained spray paint can according to directions.)
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Step 2
Use an airless sprayer with a minimum of 2,000 psi with a 60 mesh filter.
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Step 3
Add a .015 to .017 tip to the sprayer.
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Step 4
Proceed to the spray paint according to the manufacturers directions. Always wear a mask.
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Step 5
Spray a second, even coat.
