Paint French Doors to a Spray-Like Finish with a Brush & Roller - Spencer Colgan

In this video I will demonstrate how are you can achieve a spray like finish just using a roller and brush; you can do it! #DIYPainting #PaintDoors #PaintADoorWithARoller #SprayPaintAdore #HowToSprayAdore #HowToSprayAFrenchDoor #HowToPaintAWall#IlluminateBrushstrokes #PaintExtender

[@sharonschieber]

You are mesmerizing to watch, the whispering is a great part of it. Thank you so much! I’ve had some of the techniques I’ve figured out on my own affirmed and learned so much more. Thank you, thank you for being so thorough with your fabulous, quiet narration.

[@MarcGray1990]

Nice video Spencer… and yes your right the two guys from painting and decorating channel here in the UK are probably the most thorough and best KZbin channel that the UK has to offer. I’ve watched them for many years now. Always like to see how others do it and how it’s done across the pond as it were! If only we could all do a joint project! Take care mate! Marc. 🇬🇧

[@delikat83]

That's how I do it. Especially when it's a panel door. I always tell my guys work inside out. Panels first both sides by the time you finish the last side the first side is dry then use your fine roller and done. Looks great almost like sprayed

[@lisacarlston2891]

Hello Spencer, Your videos are the best. I always learn so much and do my best to follow your order of operation and tips. Thank you for the quality content. If you had 60 seconds for some advice… I’m painting some older bifold doors. Some are flat panel and some are open louvers. All are the victim of a previous bad paint job. There’s so much roping it’s as if they were painted with a straw broom. And it’s glossy paint too. So sad because the doors are in good condition otherwise. I’ve taken them off the hinges and used a finishing sander w/ medium grit sand paper to knock the roping down as much as possible. I also have a dremel sander for the tighter spots which may proove helpful on the louvers. Or I may just hand sand. Is sanding down the roping a good idea? Is it worth the time and effort to replicate the process across all the doors? I have done one and have seven more pairs to go. I’m planning to spray the doors w sherwin Williams Pro classic smooth enamel for trim and doors cut w some M1. Although I admit this will be my first time using a sprayer. So there’s that. Any advice on getting the best possible results (and not making things worse) is welcome. This is my home and I’m doing my best to do my best. Thank you and plz keep the quality content coming.

[@spencercolgan]

Excellent! Yea. Go for it. It’s worth it. Your sanding will pay off. Sand out those rope marks. Want to cheat? Put some 5 min. Mud on it and sand with 180 grit. Why not? Use a fine finish tip (green) and reduce sprayer pressure to 60 %. Go for it. Spray lightly. Please give me. 5 star Review for my assistance and content as you said. Please. www.google.com/search?q=tampa%20wallpaper%20installer&tbm=#lkt=LocalPoiReviews&lpg=cid:CgIgAQ%3D%3D&trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:18168418332679895040,rc_q:Spencer%2520Colgan%2520-%2520Wallpaper%2520Installer,ru_q:Spencer%2520Colgan%2520-%2520Wallpaper%2520Installer,trex_id:XCBBr

[@MannyC711]

When it comes to white trim paint like the one you used on the French doors, what brand do you feel it’s best. I’ve used different colors Behr paints but when it comes to their white paint, it seems like it does not give you the smooth finish you expect. Great job with the French doors!!

[@spencercolgan]

Want a little secret? You are right, pure white doesn’t do the trick! Go to your paint store and have them add the slightest amount of a color which is black it is called Umber

[@brianhill9546]

Wow

[@frankmc324]

Spencer was there a reason why you didn't remove hardware from the door

[@spencercolgan]

Yes. The metal in door knob hardware gets impressions upon initial installation; when you remove the hardware, you inherit the costly risk of the door knob not functioning 100% the way it did during initial installation. I am not a locksmith; I do not do things in which I am not expert… There is way too much liability in disappointing the customer

[@frankmc324]

Thankyou Spencer for the quick replay ,it was not a criticism, have a great weekend

[@spencercolgan]

@@frankmc324 No no no Frank; I do not mind constructive criticism; I must tell you that you are a better man than I am; I will not inherit the liability to remove hardware; I got two thumbs when it comes to restoring hardware and things like that; I only stick with the things I’m good at. Are used to take locks off in my own house and they never worked right after I took them off

[@frankmc324]

Thankyou Spencer for your quick replay ,i am in new jersey Rumson middletown area ,I remember being called unprofessional for not removing the door hardware ,being that I highly respect you ,and your work ,moving forward your video has helped me alot ,because as like you I am a perfectionist and the customers comment affected my confidence ,remember I am an immigrant and I had to learn the American way to do things

[@spencercolgan]

@@frankmc324 Frank. Americans are great at suing each other. It seems to be the American way these days. We are painters. The first thing your insurance company will ask you is if you are qualified to install and remove expensive door hardware when the replacement is $1500 for high end doors. Nope. Had my problems with rich people who love court rooms.

[@jazz901]

Great video. Trying to apply your skill set to 16 linear ft baseboards that came primed and ready to paint. Laid out on 4 tables, I'm undertaking one at a time. Hate brush strokes. So do I apply two coats with brush sanding between coats? Or just sand 2nd coat before using roller? Here's the challenge. They're 16 ft long. How do I get seamless application that length? I'm adding M-1 to paint. Paint is drying fast. Can't get from one end to the other using one long stroke with roller. Suggestions and helpful hints PLEASE.

[@spencercolgan]

You’re going to do a 3-foot section…. Then after that, go another 3 feet away and start back towards your first 3 feet. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXKg2Vui6t5r9k

[@jazz901]

@@spencercolgan That's exactly what I did with the first baseboard using a brush. But I thought to eliminate brush strokes, I was to use a roller as the last coat. Will working 3' sections with a roller work? Or is that just for brushing on paint? I wasn't happy with the result using a paint brush and 3 ft sections.

[@lukem7551]

Omg it's Bob Ross

[@delikat83]

Yeah we always take pictures of other's people's boo boos. Nothing worse than a old person noticing splatters when your trying to get paid. That or if they are home kindly show them all spots before you start. I cant count how many times this has happened 😕

[@spencercolgan]

Excellent point.