HOW TO AVOID BRUSH MARKS AND GRAVES ON THE PAINT SURFACE
A lot of people ask how to get a smooth paint surface without brush marks.
Clear grooves and lines can be caused by many factors. Frenchic series paints have a completely new ' Self Leveling ' self-spreading feature, thanks to which the paint surface becomes easily smooth and beautiful.
However, remember that the painting work is done by a person, not a machine, small imperfections are part of handmade projects. Look at the end result as a whole and forgive yourself for small mistakes.
However, here we also list some tips and advice for you that you can benefit from during your painting project:
CHOOSING A BRUSH
Use a clean and undamaged brush for your painting project. A good quality brush is the best starting point.
Frenchic brushes are designed for perfect chalk paint pick-up and we recommend you use them on your project. The oval brushes of the Frenchic series are handmade - wash them carefully with warm water before starting the painting work.
You can get to know the Frenchic brush selection better from this link .
Oval brushes are available in four different sizes: the largest XL size is intended for wall painting or other large, flat surfaces.
The M-sized brush is good for painting large furniture, such as cabinets and panels. The S-sized brush is also suitable for the above, but is handy for painting dressers, chairs and shelves, for example.
The smallest XS-sized brush is the best size from the small 250ml jar for painting, edge painting and small furniture and surfaces. The XS size also fits well in a child's hand.
A washed and clean brush is flexible and it is comfortable to paint with when it is stiff.
When washed and damp, the natural bristles of the brush do not absorb paint into the natural bristles like a dry natural bristle, and thus cleaning is easier.
No matter what kind of tools you use, we hope that these instructions will help you when you want to paint a flat surface. It is important that your painting tools are clean and intact.
PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT
If you want to achieve a smooth, even paint surface, the surface must be intact, even, clean and smooth before the paint coat.
If you paint over existing paint chips, layers, gouges, deep scratches, dried old paint drops and drains, etc., they will also show through the new paint layer.
If the surface to be painted has furrows, deep scratches or holes, they must first be filled by, for example, puttying, if the end result is an even and smooth surface. If your piece has flaky and lumpy paint, the lumps must first be sanded smooth and the flaky paint removed.
BRUSH TECHNIQUE
A light hand
How you use your brush can affect your painting. Are you aiming for a smooth surface?
Hold the brush lightly, like you would hold a pencil, instead of gripping the brush hard and pressing down on the handle. Brush the paint lightly.
Paint in the same direction as the grain of the wood. Try not to push and brush the surface back and forth too strongly - although this is also a painting technique and in this case the traces of the brush are strongly visible.
ENOUGH PAINT IN A BRUSH
You don't need more than 3 (or up to 4 layers) to complete the project. If there is not enough paint in the brush, you will get streaks or see extra texture on the surface.
A paint layer that is too thick can also dry unevenly.
Follow the drying time according to the instructions for each layer. If you use self-leveling paints from the Frenchic series, the leveling takes place during the drying time of the layer.
DO NOT OVERWORK THE SURFACE
Do not continue working in the same area with a brush when the paint dries.
Overworking the paint easily lifts both the new and the old layer open and makes the surface uneven. If you notice a spot that you would like to fix or go back to, wait an hour for the paint to dry and then only apply the paint to the spot to be painted. Painting on top of fresh paint leads to overworking the paint surface, causing the layers to roll off and leave marks on the surface.
DO NOT PAINT TOO HOT
Paint small areas/parts at a time to prevent the paint from drying too quickly. Painting in too warm or even hot weather (e.g. direct sunlight) is not recommended, it is not really possible, but the paint dries far too quickly in the heat and can crack.
BRUSH TOO DRY
If you find that your brush is drying out too much, keeping the tip of the brush damp will help keep it more flexible and gentle when painting.
Note that you do not add water to the paint, but only dip the tip of the brush into the water lightly to keep the bristles moist if necessary. You can also try the spray bottle technique: Spray water from the bottle, just lightly , on the area to be painted, add paint and brush it into place - you will notice that the paint slides more smoothly and the result is a smooth surface.
Use a new brush and roller every time you wash.
CORRECT MISTAKES BY GRINDING, NOT PAINTING OVER
If something went wrong - it can be fixed: sand the paint surface lightly, brush off the dust and paint again.
Others like to sand between coats of paint to achieve a very even finish. For this, use very fine sandpaper or a handy, reusable and washable sanding sponge or sanding pad.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Rushing and skipping steps usually results in an uneven surface and a paint finish that doesn't last.
Set aside time for your project, do various small test paintings, boldly try new techniques and familiarize yourself with your painting tools.
Enjoy your painting project!
TRY AND TEST FIRST - ESPECIALLY BEFORE A BIGGER PROJECT
First, try on a practice piece which technique suits you and the tools you use and the surface to be painted.
If you haven't tried Frenchic series goals before, we recommend the award-winning novelty, Lazy Range series a.
All Frenchic series paints have a new feature, 'Self Leveling', thanks to which you can easily get a beautiful and even surface - little or no brush marks remain on the surface.
TRY BRAVELY AND GET EXCITED TO DO IT YOURSELF!
Whether you are a beginner or an ordinary home painter - or an experienced professional, you will surely be amazed at how beautiful and even a surface you get with Frenchic series paints.
Matte Black Blackjack, Al Fresco
