Jeff, after seeing contractors botch fine details in one of my rental properties I decided to get off my butt, and install 5 interior doors, kitchen tile, closet doors door and window casing based on your tutorials. You've saved me alot of $ and taught me some great stuff thank you!
Thank you for looking after your tenants. We bought a former rental last year and they "fixed" a chair sized hole in the drywall (there were several large "repairs") by stretching drywall mesh over the hole and gobbing on plaster in what looked to be two coats. I went to sand it flat and my hand went through it. Our last place had no insulation and we didnt know it. They sent out a tech to see why my stove was shocking me and why we kept losing electronics and when it rained more than 2 inches we just unplugged anything critical. They did replace most of the insulation but they stopped where the hose couldnt reach... over hte masther bedroom... and never fixed the stove. Weve been in the new house a year and I still jump sometimes when i touch a pan but its usually static because we have a glass top stove lol
Your honesty is by far one of MANY qualities of this channel! Not everyone has that but you do! Its awesome that someone finally gets it and is willing not to be afraid to say it!!! I don't have one thing to complain about actually! Love it!
Where have you been all of my life? Such Great info & content. My Dad is a retired general contractor & is 95 yrs old. I wish I had paid more attention to how he did things. Although he didn’t always have the patience to teach. Lol You have that gift to teach & Bless you for that. I learn so much from you. Thank you 😊
"If you're gonna spend good money, have good technique" is words to live by for any professional or hobbiest, for darn near anything. I learned this with film when I started photography, and again when I started other hobbies, particularly woodworking. Companies sell schlock to make you feel you can skip the technique, but in the end you can't.
Another beauty video!...what people don't understand is the incredible amount of time it takes to do all the trim baseboards doors and baseboards....filling sanding painting 2 coats maybe 3 and then DAP the cracks....its a ton of work. So next time someone says it just needs a fresh coat of paint....you can laugh knowing its a monumental task,
I just love to watch your channel, so many details and you just know how to present to audience effectively in an amazing way. Before I found you on UA-cam, I barely change bulbs myself, lol, but now I paint my entire kitchen cabinets, DIY backsplash, new LVP in my house, even new pot lights :D And bathroom reno coming soon in the Labor Day weekend, I just cannot say enough thank you Jeff! Even my 12-year old loves to watch your videos ! You are the most amazing youtuber and please keep up the wonderful work!
I am a Painter by trade. You are 100% correct in your comments about paint quality at box-stores vs what "the pros" use. One other thing worthy of consideration is the right brush for the application. Cheers.
Confused about the part in the video where he said rolling the paint on smooth finishes will always give a smoother texture. I always heard the ultra smooth - almost enamel feel on cabinets and trim could only be achieved with a good sprayer.
@@doze3705 you are correct but you can achieve an almost spray like finish on cabinets or smooth surfaces if you use a velour mini roller with a latex product designed to lay down like an oil or by using a hybrid paint.
@@doze3705 He also may have been referring to the fact that rolling it on will give better texture than brushing because even the best brush will leave some brush strokes.
Hi, I just found your channel. Back in the late 1970s, I worked for a remodeling company to put myself through college. Over the decades, I've done quite a bit of remodeling to our home. My specialty was painting, particularly the "hard jobs" like French doors or multi-pane windows. Never used tape and never had runs. I was taught to never paint out of the can but to always use a paint bucket (and a quality sash brush). You don't want to scrape the paint off of your brush using the rim of the paint can (or bucket). Instead, dab the brush about an inch deep into the paint and gently tap each side of the brush against the side of the bucket. This can keep you from forcing paint well up into your brush and ruining an expensive brush. Having a limited amount of paint in a paint bucket is easier to work with (easier to hold for an extended time), and if you ever drop it, it's less paint to clean up.
I've done the tap method as you suggest Chris... (Was taught by a professional painter).... I now use Jeff's method, I work faster because I can load more paint in the brush and the outside the brush is nearly "dry". I'm not a pro, but I do a lot of renos. I meticulously Clean my brushes and I do notice more paint in the high bristles.
I've been taught by pros as well and they would paint out of the can sometimes. It doesn't really ruin the brush to dip the brush too far in. You can always wire brush the dried paint off and get it clean again. I've worked several different comapnies and they all have their way of doing things. Some better than others
Here's a tip on how to paint an entire door in one shot. Take 2 pieces of scrap lumber (2x or 1x) around 3' to 4' long. Drive a wood screw through the center of each piece of scrap lumber into the underside of the bottom rail of the door, a few inches in from each edge. Now you can stand the door up in the middle of the room, garage, driveway, etc. and paint all sides at one time.
I wish the algorithm could detect useful comments and denote them somehow instead of swimming through the 'thank you' and 'quick question' comments. Thank you;)
I bought my first home a year ago. I have been picking away at what I can. Some of this stuff feels so overwhelming. All the doors and woodwork needs to be painted. Some of them only have the original priming from 20 years ago. I found your videos and they have been a HUGE help. The best I have found on UA-cam. Thanks for making these videos, its been a huge help!
I paint lots of doors and trim, you covered it all! One tip I've found for production painting doors is to stand them all upright in the garage, screwed together with shims at the top, in a French door pattern. Then paint all four sides at once, with the HVLP gun, or, for paint grade doors, with my little Titan airless, but using an HVLP tip.. perfect control
When i caulk I always carry a little cup of water and an artist brush, then I dip my finger before I wipe the caulking. Helps it get really smooth and lubricates my finger so it doesn't Wear the skin off after time. Then use the artist brush to tool the caulking in those tight three ways and other hard to get areas
Hi Jeff, I have renovated more houses than I care to remember but, the one thing I can say without a doubt is that every hinge I have removed has been caked in paint. Some of them have been so bad that the door refused to close. I always tell people not to paint the hinges but it falls on deaf ears.
This is perfect timing. Tomorrow I'm going to paint all the trim I replaced in the whole 1st floor of my house. I watched your original video on this, but the refresher is wonderful.
Thanks for the advice as to where to buy paint. He used to say he hated painting, but whenever he was laid off as a UAW factory worker, he would immediately advertise and quote painting, and one time went to work for a large company. My dad always bought his paint at the paint store like you do, but I never thought there might be a particular reason. The only thing I remember was one time after quoting a residential customer, and when the job started the customer coming back with how they got a "better deal" on the paint, was that he said he could no longer do it for that price. He told me, "Because that stuff is like painting with ink. It won't even cover in 3 coats and he isn't done buying paint like he thinks he is either." Besides rollers, he had a huge brush too. The paint crew company asked him how he could swing that thing and asked where he got a brush that big, and that it was the size of a glue brush. (whatever that is) I've never seen one that big in a store. He didn't like work for the company because he said the made him paint in a way that couldn't do a good job. I don't know how he could hold his hand over his head like that for that long with the huge, heavy brush on our swirl ceilings. After he retired the first time, he went to work for a rental property place to paint for many years. After that, he got a job at a big-box store chain where he, you guessed it, painted for many years, until he fell and broke his back at 89 and got a retirement from there too. During this time after we got our own houses, whenever he saw something that needed painting, he would come over and paint. He coached me some, but he got more done in a hour with his huge brush than I could get done with a roller, and do a better job, so there wasn't much time to learn. LOL!
I’ve done hundreds of dyi projects of all kinds through the years.. I must say you do everything like a pro and better ...I’ve learned many things from you.
Jeff, this kind of content is GOLD. Those of us who've done a few jobs like this and are looking for ways for a more high-quality result love these kinds of tips and tricks. Since you asked, I've had good results doing interior painting with some of the Sherwin-Williams products sold at Lowes. About $30 a gallon, doesn't sag, decent coverage, easy clean-up. You do get what you pay for, but not all the big box paints suck, IMHO. I like to prime first with Zinser 1-2-3 (cheaper than paint) High quality brushes and rollers and a well-prepped surface are a must.
I sprayed a door and mixed in a product called “Flood” along with water. It made the paint flatten out beautifully with no eggshell look whatsoever. I’m thinking of painting my cabinets the same way. Almost factory like finish.
Flood is a great product! Also, for doing cabinets in a kitchen, try a product from Benjamin Moore called “Advance” alkyd paint. Premium quality, waterborne, highly durable and easy clean up. I just sprayed a dozen interior doors with my Graco sprayer and it came out beautifully.
@@adamkorekach9936 for my cabinets, I used Ben Moore Cabinet Coat and sprayed with a Earlex 5500 (1.5mm tip). 1 year later, cabinets still look new. Great paint. I tell people to plan spending 90% of your time prepping the cabinets before painting.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Repainted whole house in one week watching all your videos. You saved me over $6,000!!! Now I have all free tools for next project.
100% correct on the paint quality. We switched to Benjamin Moore Regal for most of our walls/ceilings and the difference vs box store paint is instantly noticeable. The cans cost more but also cover a more area. I grabbed a can of box store paint during lockdown for a quick project and it was the first time in years that I had some drip marks.
@@PJBonoVox The quality of the results of Behr depends on which color you use is what I hear. Some Behr colors perform better than others when applying it.
Thank you for another awesome video! Great comparison of brushing and rolling vs. spraying. You are bang on with spending more on QUALITY paint vs the low end paint. The time you save on (labour cost) painting extra coats is well worth it. You can also really see the difference when the paint starts to atomize and dry, so much better quality. Also, you will see the big difference when you ever need to clean, better quality cleans so much easier and is way more durable. I really cannot tell you how much better the end result is using a sprayer. We just finished our entire kitchen cabinets and backsplash using a HomeRight Super Finish Max using Sherwin Williams UltraBond Primer and Classic Pro Gloss. A little tip is to have some carboard to test spray and see how the droplets are coming out of the sprayer before you start.
Still working on the basement Reno. Good info. for when I get to the painting of walls & trim. Will be painting the trim BEFORE I cut & install it. Plan to set up the production in the back yard weather permitting of course. Garage is too full right now. That is another project on its own lol
Thanks Jeff! What a great video. I'd really love a video on how to prep and paint old trim that's stained or painted really poorly with way too much coverage (the previous owners of my home should have watched this video) AND whether or not it's even worth trying to clean it up in the first place or just get new trim (and how to take the old stuff off without tearing the whole house down or using an explosive disassembly), cheers
In regards to your comment on quality paints you are 1,000% correct. Glidden, Baer, etc from the big box stores will never compare to Sherwin Williams or other top quality paint. My uncle owned a Sherwin Williams Paint Store for 35 years. Night and Day difference between low quality box store Paint and high quality paint. In the end you probably save money due to less coats and the overall durability. I have watched over ten hours of your videos in the past month as I tackle the endless list of things my wife wants me to do. Thank you for some great tips to make my life easier.
man, i really like your hot takes about this stuff. It usually applies to a lot of things in life. It doesnt matter if its made by the best company in the world a 10 dollar item will be as effective as other products in the same 10 dollar category.
I have seen houses, even new construction, where the hardware hinges were painted over white without doors removed. Looks crummy. Jeff's work is high end quality.
Have been in a number of houses where everything is painted including hinges, electrical outlets & covers. No consideration for the next people living there. lol
My friend's 500K house build was a shit show. They did great work in the master but theres gapped trim and badly cut angles and I hope their next home builder does better. The house is ONE MILE from the Sulphur Springs vent in Florida and the workers used untreated well water for the grout and it had to be redone within 6 months. They put the washer plumbing in backwards and it wasnt discovered til a ruined load of laundry.
Painted hinges are shit... If you want to save the ones you have you can soak them in water in a crock pot. Takes even layers of paint off. (Just don't reuse the crock pot for food)
Have to say I just love your videos! I've picked up a few tricks and tips from you to make jobs a lot easier. One comment though as muralist and painter for over 35+ years. Yes brush quality matters very much and you do get different results based on how much money you're willing to spend on a paint brush. Better brushes hold more paint, they’re balanced better for your hand, do cutting with ease, spread paint evenly, and you don’t get that annoying bristle loss that you experience with cheap brushes where you have to stop and pick bristles off the wall. I tell people if you're spending the money on good quality paint, you should be buying good quality rollers and brushes. It's a shame to spend 80-90 a gallon to have a poor looking job because you went cheap on the appliers. :)
I love the honesty so brutal I’m not a pro I bought purdys and cheap brushes come to find out I just suck at painting. 😅 Thanks Jeff anytime I do a DIY project I watch your videos.
I saw this video yesterday after painting a house for some money and got offered some pretty good dough to paint some antique doors so now watching this meticulously
Thank you for teaching us about painting. Very resourceful information us beginners wouldn't know otherwise. Also thank you for staying objective in your product recommendations. I know brands and their marketing resources can try many ways to influence influencers so we appreciate your approach of always staying sincere in your channel and ALWAYS offering high level of DYI educational information and demonstration that is equivalent to a real university course. I learn so much from each video and that knowledge you share is very valuable
Excellent Video Jeff as usual. I've used drydex as well and I switched over to plastic wood. (dries faster) but the drydex is very easy to work with. Overal excellent advice!
Great video once again Jeff. Professional advice once again! The paint brush is as good as the painter using it. Their is a lot of skill and technique involved. I have use them all from a cheap 8$ to a 30$. Wooster Picasso Purdy Pintar etc. My go to brush is the new Richard 2 1/2 gooseneck flexible paint brush extension. 3 in 1 brush. All angles covered. Many times I fine myself in awkward situations were I need that flexibility. Also I can reach up high or low as I can attach it to an extension pole. My favourite tools to paint is the Richard gooseneck paint brush and the 4” fabric roller. Save me a lot of time and MONEY! Cheers!
I been using dulux for 10 years. I have used cheap paint end up painting same room 4 coats to cover. What a waste of time. You are great teacher thank you 😊
Hey Jeff. One thing I always do is use a big nail and make 6 or 7 nail holes in the INSIDE grove of the pain can where the lid goes that way any paint can run back into the pain can and not end up sticking the lid to the can. Just a suggestion. I have not seen anything like this in any of your videos.
Great video and a good tip just in time for me! I'm doing a flooring job and replacing all of my baseboards. I just realized that I should paint all of my door frames again so they will match the paint on the new baseboards.
1:42 is why my wife can’t watch you but it’s why i love to watch you! you’re so thorough even when it’s little stuff. Just got my first house and starting the diy work today! 🎉
a friend of mine taught me the slap method for loading the brush,. Instead of wiping off the brush each time, you load it in the 1.5 -2 inches of paint same way, but then quickly slap the brush once back and forth inside the can. No drips and leaves more usuable paint on the brush than wiping it off each time.
Once I learned about the slap method, I loved it and it kept the rim cleaned. I noticed that he wiped off the brush too. Maybe he wipes it off for trim to ensure he only has a little bit of paint on the brush?? He didn't address why he wipes it off specifically but he kept saying that you should use just a little bit of paint. Maybe I'm wrong but its what made sense to me when I noticed he wiped the brush. just my opinion/thoughts
Don’t worry Jeff, I’ve been using the internet to help me “keep on pulling” for years. One might say I’ve mastered it Edit: 10/10 video by the way! Very informative
Great video I wish I watched this before I painted my doors with a gallon of ten dollar paint from a discount building supply store. Two days later I was still seeing marks and see through! Never again. This guy is a real professional I did everything wrong. Almost funny when I think of what I did compared to the way he works.
"You can wear your good clothes and go to Sunday church afterward.." What a concept! I always end up covered in paint. Maybe Jeff's technique pull-pull-pull brushwork will save my wardrobe.
Hey Jeff, it's Jedda from Melbourne Australia! Thanks again for all your videos, iv'e watched them all and followed you for years. I have just finished renovating my apartment on my own and it looks amazing. You taught me everything i needed to know, from your videos and i saved so much money. Your a great teacher and you explain things so well..Big THANKS again! Keep up the great work you do and see you in your next video..:))
Your channel and content are absolute godsends. I never was comfortable with DIY painting; but after watching your videos (sometimes repeatedly), I’ve tackled a bathroom remodel, have plans to install LVP, and will be refreshing and updating the rest of my home. Many thanks from your neighbor to the south!
Jeff, everyone is right about your straightforward, time-tested techniques and awesome delivery. Just one suggestion: if you want us to see how paint (brush or spray) is going on, please use contrasting colors 😂 White on white isn't helping to see the results.😊
For acrylic paint i always use some flax seed oil that gives the paint a little bit more time to flow level. So the bubbels of your roller and stripes from your brush wil level more easily.
I agree with Jeff's opinion about the paint quality, I learned this the hard way, now I never buy the cheap crap, as either you end up doing more coats (Spent more money in labor) or a another coat sooner than what youi supposed to, so good paint is the best investment. The tip worth millions.
He is right on big box store paint quality. I bought Benjamin Moore paint a month ago for my son's room and the paint quality was noticeably better and the coverage is much, much better. I am never buying paint for my walls at a big box store ever again.
I've gone to a a big box paint for my own trim and door paint. Behr Alkyd. Been getting good results with it. I'm sure there is some paint store brand that is better in some aspect but it works well, and is available everywhere and I know I have a matching white. On the faux wood texture doors I've been brushing but on the smooth doors a foam roller gives me the right texture.
You’re such a good teacher. I just brought a fixer upper and lm going to attempt to do the work myself with your videos. Thank for giving me excitement about DYI😅
Spraying is always better than brushing; however, requires a sprayer and significant setup but IMO worth it! I have had excellent results with brushing only when I use this method, first you have found and pay for a very very fine brush, use proven self leveling paint like SW Emerald and a fine microfiber roller. Even though paint has excellent self leveling attributes i still thin with water ever so lightly, helps leveling more, mix paint very well then brush in corners and areas that roller has trouble getting, followed by roller going over brushed areas where applicable. Don’t mess with paint too much, roll for full coverage then leave alone. Always make sure you work in small areas so that you always have a wet edge. Over 20 years of painting this is the only way to give near sprayed finish but as stated before sprayed finish will always look better.
Strangely enough, here in the UK, I used Dulux Trade (from the Dulux store) and absolutely hated it, coverage was terrible and not durable at all, a damp cloth can take off small bits of paint from the wall. In another room I used Valspar (I believe this is Sherwin Williams in NA?), colour mixed at B&Q (big box store) and found it so much easier to work with and a nicer finish! That being said, I love the Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell paint for trim work! Cheers Geoff, from Yorkshire UK!
The dulux diamond paint has good durability but I found that the flow and levelling is not that great for trim work. I had better results with pro classic from SW.
I use your videos a lot and you are one of the best out there. Can you add spanish subtitles into your videos so I can show them to my employees. It is hard to translate everything to them with limited spanish. One thing also to mention is patience. Most of the people want to paint the door in few minutes.
I like using FLOOD/PPG FLD4-04 Penetrol Additive with paint for a smooth finish when I’m painting doors or wood trims around my house. Always looks impeccable! 👌🏻
I found brush works best for me on my wood imprint doors. Get a smoother finish and the faux wood lines help hide any brush marks (though I am super slow, take them off and lay them flat when painting). But I use foam roller on flat trim and smooth doors.
17:53 - you speak the truth. I will never go back to box store paint. Wait for a 30% sale and the price will be reasonable. Quality it so worth it. Makes painting enjoyable.
Big box store paint is just as good you just have to make sure you don’t buy the cheaper grades, been using them for 10 years in my business works just as well for less money and I don’t have to wait for a sale
I love the tips on filling in nailgun holes versus gaps. I was thinking about painting some doors in our new house. Now I feel more knowledgeable. Thanks Jeff!
Great tips!. I don't even know what percent to thin out my paint anymore, I just eyeball it to see how it runs of my paint stick before pouring in paint can. I usually use Sherwin Williams.
Works but if you have a lot, the best way is to have a sponge or other wet material along with paper towel. Wet finger, wipe a bit, clean excess from finger on paper, repeat.
Taking the doors off is a great idea if you're able to do it. I got a new back door (prehung) that I took down to my workshop to paint. Still need to put in a proper header (they didn't do it right when they built the house) and install it. For the front door I wasn't able to take it off because we need to have it on and mostly closed. I primed it and the trim thus far. It was insanely hot so I waited for it to cool. I need to sand & paint it in the next week. So this is very helpful. I keep having problems of screws stripping out so putting tape on is faster for me. LOL. I'll have to find some Drydex. I used caulk over nails & it shrunk. LOL. I actually painted trim before installing for some things. Couldn't do that on the existing front door since its been there since the 80s. I wash my brushes right after use and then wrap them in plastic. Seems to help them last longer. The big box stores & Walmart are the only ones that carry paint in my area. My dad used to load up his brush with paint and sling it all over the place. I had to wear a hat when I was painting with him to make sure I didn't end up with paint on the top of my head. LOL. Looks like you ended up with a little paint on the top of your head. Just a little though. LOL. Maybe its the paint I've used, but when I try to spread the paint sometimes it starts pulling the paint off and exposing the surface underneath. Or maybe I'm pressing too hard? So, put flooring in before doors (I know you mentioned that at the beginning). Thanks! I was wondering if I should do the door or the flooring first. I'm going to be renovating a laundry rom and need to put in a door in a hallway (and bump the opening over about 4" so the door won't hit the wall when it opens). Although, I've got clicklock floating flooring so I don't want to pin it under the door frame.
This Old House should hire this guy. He's so much better than the guy they have doing their painting. I'm a professional painter with 40 years experience and he's using all my techniques.
I'm a big fan of taking the hinges and strike plates off before finishing the trim, especially if you're staining. I've unhung a couple of doors over the years to have open passageways and _not_ having to touch up under the hardware is great.
I’d say I’m a pretty good painter. Used behr from Home Depot in the early days. NEVER again! I really like Benjamin moore. Great quality and its like 10$ cheaper a gallon compared to Sherwin Williams. The Benjamin moore store I go to is owned by a gentleman and is always there when I go. This is perfect timing as we had all of our doors replaced and will be trimming the out soon. Love your channel Jeff. Been following probably since 200k followers. It’s a wealth of knowledge!!
I also used Behr in the early days but they have greatly improved their product line since then for the last ten years I’ve been using nothing else but Behr unless the customer requested another brand you should also know that Home Depot matches Sw and Ben Moore chips better and they are more consistent from store to store,I’ve bought SW paint in one store and then bought the same color in a store near the job and you can’t touch up with it no so with Home Depot.
Thanks for your videos as always. I could not agree with you more on "you get what you pay for" when it comes to paint. I made the mistake of not paying enough a few times and it made the job more difficult, time consuming (can't stress that enough!!) with not as good results as the better paint... and ended up spending just as much. Get the good stuff. Period.
I'm glad you seem more relaxed / happy. You're enjoying these videos more. With all the stress of family, lockdown, and life you could tell you weren't having fun anymore. This is a good change.
I always add Flotrol to my paint when painting trim and doors. It makes the paint just glue on, lessens brush strokes and gives a great finished result.
This has become my favourite UA-cam channel ever. Love your videos, learning loads of stuff to save money doing up my new house- thanks a lot man, big help!
Fantastic video! Im getting ready to redo my beach house top to bottom and painting trim/ doors to get that professional look was on my list of questions. Answered now! Thanks for the video's and more importantly for tellin it how it is.
I always set my doors before the floor and paint them, one coat with a good airless spray is all you need then when i do flooring i take a oscillating tool, mark my jamb by taking a piece of the flooring and marking it at the right height then fit my flooring underneath it. And as far as sprayer a graco sprayer is the way to go if you paint a lot. Never had a bit of luck with the hand held ones and i never have to thin my paint.
Jeff, love your videos... I refer back to them often as I do my reno. Could I ask a favor? Could you light the subject a bit better when filming so we can see the effect of the material your applying?
I've been caulking my trim for years. One extra thing I do is caulk the trim/baseboard to the wall. Since my trim is usually white, and the wall is a color, I use the following hack. I run apiece of painter's tape on the wall, an 1/8" away from the trim. Caulk, wipe in, and then quickly remove the painter's tape before the caulk starts to set. Razor sharp caulk line everytime.
As a diy’er I use the “better” box store paint because it’s usually 7pm or Saturday afternoon when I need paint. So the box is whats available. I’ve always had good results
Great tips, but if you use a professional grade sprayer you don't need to thin down the paint and you won't have issues with texture. However, they come in at 2-4 times the price of the Wagner, so really depends on how much you'll be using it.
Same boat here. Some times he has little tricks I’ve never thought of that I add to the bag of tricks. It’s so much more refreshing than watching some chick in yoga pants swing a sledge through a wall on HG TV.
Yeah, after using Sherwin Williams paint for the first time I was surprised at the difference in performance and quality between that and Behr. Compared to the SW paint, Behr was runny, gloopy, and I had to lay down 3 coats to get the coverage and depth of color that I got in 1 coat with the Sapphire paint from SW. SW cost a substantial amount more than Behr per gallon, but I ended up saving time and money in the long run because I wound up using less paint overall. I also agree with using a sprayer on any textured surface, I painted an old brick fireplace with my Wagner sprayer and got the entire thing done with a flawless finish in less than 10 minutes. I imagine that taking hours using a brush, and that's only for the first coat.
So I love all the info you give love to see it visually so I can gauge better when I do things but for the life of me I cannot see that sprayer, spray that paint, or how it looks on the trim, could you do this again but with a different color paint in a future video?
Love all your videos! Is there a video showing painting 1970's dark brown molding that is already installed and how to repaint white and change the color of the room?
You're flipping my world upside down Jeff! Using painters tape for painting! Next thing you know I'm going to see you use electrical tape for electrical!
You are so right over the better brand's are the best you pay more but you do less work and get a better Finnish. Great video's and good advise , tips .keep up with the good work
For drydex you can put it the corner of a sandwich bag, cut the extremity of the bag and use it as a pastry bag to fill the holes. Just put a small amount of spackling at a time on your finger. Once dry instead of sanding you can wipe with a rag slightly damped in water, it works great for these small nails holes. Interesting comments about paint. The owner of buildings that I work for just switch paint to BMoore. I used to paint with eggshell and the eggshell that BM has has more like a velvet sheen. And I don’t know what they put in their flat white... use it once with a roller and the roller can be ruined after the job. You have to clean as soon as you’re done, otherwise it’s all stiff the next day. Dulux is a great paint, I wish I was using it! True for paint brushes, if people knew how a good brush can make your job look better they wouldn’t buy the material at the dollar store! :-)
good tutorial and advice as always, I would add that whenever you use a sprayer a respirator or at least a good quality dust mask should be worn. Lots of particles in the air that you will breathe in.
Jeff, after seeing contractors botch fine details in one of my rental properties I decided to get off my butt, and install 5 interior doors, kitchen tile, closet doors door and window casing based on your tutorials. You've saved me alot of $ and taught me some great stuff thank you!
Cheers Mike happy to help!
Thank you for looking after your tenants. We bought a former rental last year and they "fixed" a chair sized hole in the drywall (there were several large "repairs") by stretching drywall mesh over the hole and gobbing on plaster in what looked to be two coats. I went to sand it flat and my hand went through it. Our last place had no insulation and we didnt know it. They sent out a tech to see why my stove was shocking me and why we kept losing electronics and when it rained more than 2 inches we just unplugged anything critical. They did replace most of the insulation but they stopped where the hose couldnt reach... over hte masther bedroom... and never fixed the stove. Weve been in the new house a year and I still jump sometimes when i touch a pan but its usually static because we have a glass top stove lol
@ApColleen Did you mistake this for the Yelp section for Zillow page?
Your honesty is by far one of MANY qualities of this channel! Not everyone has that but you do! Its awesome that someone finally gets it and is willing not to be afraid to say it!!! I don't have one thing to complain about actually! Love it!
Where have you been all of my life? Such Great info & content. My Dad is a retired general contractor & is 95 yrs old. I wish I had paid more attention to how he did things. Although he didn’t always have the patience to teach. Lol You have that gift to teach & Bless you for that. I learn so much from you. Thank you 😊
Cheers Yvonne!
"If you're gonna spend good money, have good technique" is words to live by for any professional or hobbiest, for darn near anything. I learned this with film when I started photography, and again when I started other hobbies, particularly woodworking.
Companies sell schlock to make you feel you can skip the technique, but in the end you can't.
You get what you pay for is still very true.
Very good quote!
Another beauty video!...what people don't understand is the incredible amount of time it takes to do all the trim baseboards doors and baseboards....filling sanding painting 2 coats maybe 3 and then DAP the cracks....its a ton of work. So next time someone says it just needs a fresh coat of paint....you can laugh knowing its a monumental task,
I just love to watch your channel, so many details and you just know how to present to audience effectively in an amazing way. Before I found you on UA-cam, I barely change bulbs myself, lol, but now I paint my entire kitchen cabinets, DIY backsplash, new LVP in my house, even new pot lights :D And bathroom reno coming soon in the Labor Day weekend, I just cannot say enough thank you Jeff! Even my 12-year old loves to watch your videos ! You are the most amazing youtuber and please keep up the wonderful work!
I am a Painter by trade. You are 100% correct in your comments about paint quality at box-stores vs what "the pros" use. One other thing worthy of consideration is the right brush for the application. Cheers.
I’m a painter by trade as well for 37 years and I can tell you that Behr Marquee is as good or better than anything SW makes.
@@billprezioso3677 100% correct Behr Marquee is also better than Benjamin Moore and dulux, not all big box store paints are cheap
Confused about the part in the video where he said rolling the paint on smooth finishes will always give a smoother texture. I always heard the ultra smooth - almost enamel feel on cabinets and trim could only be achieved with a good sprayer.
@@doze3705 you are correct but you can achieve an almost spray like finish on cabinets or smooth surfaces if you use a velour mini roller with a latex product designed to lay down like an oil or by using a hybrid paint.
@@doze3705 He also may have been referring to the fact that rolling it on will give better texture than brushing because even the best brush will leave some brush strokes.
Hi, I just found your channel. Back in the late 1970s, I worked for a remodeling company to put myself through college. Over the decades, I've done quite a bit of remodeling to our home. My specialty was painting, particularly the "hard jobs" like French doors or multi-pane windows. Never used tape and never had runs. I was taught to never paint out of the can but to always use a paint bucket (and a quality sash brush). You don't want to scrape the paint off of your brush using the rim of the paint can (or bucket). Instead, dab the brush about an inch deep into the paint and gently tap each side of the brush against the side of the bucket. This can keep you from forcing paint well up into your brush and ruining an expensive brush. Having a limited amount of paint in a paint bucket is easier to work with (easier to hold for an extended time), and if you ever drop it, it's less paint to clean up.
I've done the tap method as you suggest Chris... (Was taught by a professional painter).... I now use Jeff's method, I work faster because I can load more paint in the brush and the outside the brush is nearly "dry". I'm not a pro, but I do a lot of renos. I meticulously Clean my brushes and I do notice more paint in the high bristles.
I've been taught by pros as well and they would paint out of the can sometimes. It doesn't really ruin the brush to dip the brush too far in. You can always wire brush the dried paint off and get it clean again. I've worked several different comapnies and they all have their way of doing things. Some better than others
Here's a tip on how to paint an entire door in one shot. Take 2 pieces of scrap lumber (2x or 1x) around 3' to 4' long. Drive a wood screw through the center of each piece of scrap lumber into the underside of the bottom rail of the door, a few inches in from each edge. Now you can stand the door up in the middle of the room, garage, driveway, etc. and paint all sides at one time.
Thanks. I will keep that in mind. One of those tips that you ask yourself, “ why didn’t I think of that”.
I wish the algorithm could detect useful comments and denote them somehow instead of swimming through the 'thank you' and 'quick question' comments. Thank you;)
I bought my first home a year ago. I have been picking away at what I can. Some of this stuff feels so overwhelming. All the doors and woodwork needs to be painted. Some of them only have the original priming from 20 years ago. I found your videos and they have been a HUGE help. The best I have found on UA-cam. Thanks for making these videos, its been a huge help!
Cheers Dan. You got this!
@Home RenoVision DIY Have you made a video on finishing new stair treads? I have to tackle our new finished basement stairs at some point too!
I don't mind that you gave me the finger. You're still great!!
I noticed that too, LOL 😆😆🤣
He flipped all of us off with pink stuff on his finger.
I paint lots of doors and trim, you covered it all! One tip I've found for production painting doors is to stand them all upright in the garage, screwed together with shims at the top, in a French door pattern. Then paint all four sides at once, with the HVLP gun, or, for paint grade doors, with my little Titan airless, but using an HVLP tip.. perfect control
Your honesty and no bullshit style is what gets me hooked to your content!
When i caulk I always carry a little cup of water and an artist brush, then I dip my finger before I wipe the caulking. Helps it get really smooth and lubricates my finger so it doesn't Wear the skin off after time. Then use the artist brush to tool the caulking in those tight three ways and other hard to get areas
I do something similar, water and t-shirt rags, it really saves the fingernails on exterior work
@@nicholasimhoff9230 absolutely! Nice 👍
@@nicholasimhoff9230 anybody that has done lots of caulking understands how fast your finger and fingernail wears out lol.
I use a sponge and a bucket of water
I do the same, but add a drop of dish soap in the water. literally nothing sticks to your finger, leaves super smooth finish in the caulk.
Hi Jeff, I have renovated more houses than I care to remember but, the one thing I can say without a doubt is that every hinge I have removed has been caked in paint. Some of them have been so bad that the door refused to close. I always tell people not to paint the hinges but it falls on deaf ears.
This is perfect timing. Tomorrow I'm going to paint all the trim I replaced in the whole 1st floor of my house. I watched your original video on this, but the refresher is wonderful.
Thanks for the advice as to where to buy paint. He used to say he hated painting, but whenever he was laid off as a UAW factory worker, he would immediately advertise and quote painting, and one time went to work for a large company. My dad always bought his paint at the paint store like you do, but I never thought there might be a particular reason. The only thing I remember was one time after quoting a residential customer, and when the job started the customer coming back with how they got a "better deal" on the paint, was that he said he could no longer do it for that price. He told me, "Because that stuff is like painting with ink. It won't even cover in 3 coats and he isn't done buying paint like he thinks he is either."
Besides rollers, he had a huge brush too. The paint crew company asked him how he could swing that thing and asked where he got a brush that big, and that it was the size of a glue brush. (whatever that is) I've never seen one that big in a store. He didn't like work for the company because he said the made him paint in a way that couldn't do a good job. I don't know how he could hold his hand over his head like that for that long with the huge, heavy brush on our swirl ceilings. After he retired the first time, he went to work for a rental property place to paint for many years. After that, he got a job at a big-box store chain where he, you guessed it, painted for many years, until he fell and broke his back at 89 and got a retirement from there too. During this time after we got our own houses, whenever he saw something that needed painting, he would come over and paint. He coached me some, but he got more done in a hour with his huge brush than I could get done with a roller, and do a better job, so there wasn't much time to learn. LOL!
I’ve done hundreds of dyi projects of all kinds through the years.. I must say you do everything like a pro and better ...I’ve learned many things from you.
Jeff, this kind of content is GOLD. Those of us who've done a few jobs like this and are looking for ways for a more high-quality result love these kinds of tips and tricks.
Since you asked, I've had good results doing interior painting with some of the Sherwin-Williams products sold at Lowes. About $30 a gallon, doesn't sag, decent coverage, easy clean-up. You do get what you pay for, but not all the big box paints suck, IMHO. I like to prime first with Zinser 1-2-3 (cheaper than paint) High quality brushes and rollers and a well-prepped surface are a must.
I sprayed a door and mixed in a product called “Flood” along with water. It made the paint flatten out beautifully with no eggshell look whatsoever. I’m thinking of painting my cabinets the same way. Almost factory like finish.
Great tip!
Flood is a great product! Also, for doing cabinets in a kitchen, try a product from Benjamin Moore called “Advance” alkyd paint. Premium quality, waterborne, highly durable and easy clean up.
I just sprayed a dozen interior doors with my Graco sprayer and it came out beautifully.
@@adamkorekach9936 thanks! I’ll have to check that out!
@@adamkorekach9936 for my cabinets, I used Ben Moore Cabinet Coat and sprayed with a Earlex 5500 (1.5mm tip). 1 year later, cabinets still look new. Great paint. I tell people to plan spending 90% of your time prepping the cabinets before painting.
@@Reefdevil Indeed, prep is the most important step. I wonder if Cabinet Coat is an alkyd enamel.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Repainted whole house in one week watching all your videos. You saved me over $6,000!!! Now I have all free tools for next project.
100% correct on the paint quality. We switched to Benjamin Moore Regal for most of our walls/ceilings and the difference vs box store paint is instantly noticeable. The cans cost more but also cover a more area. I grabbed a can of box store paint during lockdown for a quick project and it was the first time in years that I had some drip marks.
Each to their own I guess. I used the Behr Premium Plus from Home Depot on my walls and ceilings and it covered beautifully on the first coat.
@@PJBonoVox The quality of the results of Behr depends on which color you use is what I hear. Some Behr colors perform better than others when applying it.
Thank you for another awesome video! Great comparison of brushing and rolling vs. spraying. You are bang on with spending more on QUALITY paint vs the low end paint. The time you save on (labour cost) painting extra coats is well worth it. You can also really see the difference when the paint starts to atomize and dry, so much better quality. Also, you will see the big difference when you ever need to clean, better quality cleans so much easier and is way more durable. I really cannot tell you how much better the end result is using a sprayer. We just finished our entire kitchen cabinets and backsplash using a HomeRight Super Finish Max using Sherwin Williams UltraBond Primer and Classic Pro Gloss. A little tip is to have some carboard to test spray and see how the droplets are coming out of the sprayer before you start.
Still working on the basement Reno. Good info. for when I get to the painting of walls & trim. Will be painting the trim BEFORE I cut & install it. Plan to set up the production in the back yard weather permitting of course. Garage is too full right now. That is another project on its own lol
Right on!
Thanks Jeff! What a great video. I'd really love a video on how to prep and paint old trim that's stained or painted really poorly with way too much coverage (the previous owners of my home should have watched this video) AND whether or not it's even worth trying to clean it up in the first place or just get new trim (and how to take the old stuff off without tearing the whole house down or using an explosive disassembly), cheers
In regards to your comment on quality paints you are 1,000% correct. Glidden, Baer, etc from the big box stores will never compare to Sherwin Williams or other top quality paint. My uncle owned a Sherwin Williams Paint Store for 35 years. Night and Day difference between low quality box store Paint and high quality paint. In the end you probably save money due to less coats and the overall durability. I have watched over ten hours of your videos in the past month as I tackle the endless list of things my wife wants me to do. Thank you for some great tips to make my life easier.
man, i really like your hot takes about this stuff. It usually applies to a lot of things in life. It doesnt matter if its made by the best company in the world a 10 dollar item will be as effective as other products in the same 10 dollar category.
I have seen houses, even new construction, where the hardware hinges were painted over white without doors removed. Looks crummy. Jeff's work is high end quality.
Have been in a number of houses where everything is painted including hinges, electrical outlets & covers. No consideration for the next people living there. lol
My friend's 500K house build was a shit show. They did great work in the master but theres gapped trim and badly cut angles and I hope their next home builder does better. The house is ONE MILE from the Sulphur Springs vent in Florida and the workers used untreated well water for the grout and it had to be redone within 6 months. They put the washer plumbing in backwards and it wasnt discovered til a ruined load of laundry.
@@billmccluskey6294 Good thing is, it can be replaced easily.
@@angellas.1314 yes it is. Just wasted time & expense because of stupidity & laziness.
Painted hinges are shit... If you want to save the ones you have you can soak them in water in a crock pot. Takes even layers of paint off. (Just don't reuse the crock pot for food)
Have to say I just love your videos! I've picked up a few tricks and tips from you to make jobs a lot easier. One comment though as muralist and painter for over 35+ years. Yes brush quality matters very much and you do get different results based on how much money you're willing to spend on a paint brush. Better brushes hold more paint, they’re balanced better for your hand, do cutting with ease, spread paint evenly, and you don’t get that annoying bristle loss that you experience with cheap brushes where you have to stop and pick bristles off the wall. I tell people if you're spending the money on good quality paint, you should be buying good quality rollers and brushes. It's a shame to spend 80-90 a gallon to have a poor looking job because you went cheap on the appliers. :)
I love the honesty so brutal I’m not a pro I bought purdys and cheap brushes come to find out I just suck at painting. 😅
Thanks Jeff anytime I do a DIY project I watch your videos.
I saw this video yesterday after painting a house for some money and got offered some pretty good dough to paint some antique doors so now watching this meticulously
Thank you for teaching us about painting. Very resourceful information us beginners wouldn't know otherwise. Also thank you for staying objective in your product recommendations. I know brands and their marketing resources can try many ways to influence influencers so we appreciate your approach of always staying sincere in your channel and ALWAYS offering high level of DYI educational information and demonstration that is equivalent to a real university course. I learn so much from each video and that knowledge you share is very valuable
Excellent Video Jeff as usual. I've used drydex as well and I switched over to plastic wood. (dries faster) but the drydex is very easy to work with. Overal excellent advice!
Great video once again Jeff. Professional advice once again! The paint brush is as good as the painter using it. Their is a lot of skill and technique involved. I have use them all from a cheap 8$ to a 30$. Wooster Picasso Purdy Pintar etc. My go to brush is the new Richard 2 1/2 gooseneck flexible paint brush extension. 3 in 1 brush. All angles covered. Many times I fine myself in awkward situations were I need that flexibility. Also I can reach up high or low as I can attach it to an extension pole. My favourite tools to paint is the Richard gooseneck paint brush and the 4” fabric roller. Save me a lot of time and MONEY! Cheers!
I been using dulux for 10 years. I have used cheap paint end up painting same room 4 coats to cover. What a waste of time.
You are great teacher thank you 😊
Hey Jeff. One thing I always do is use a big nail and make 6 or 7 nail holes in the INSIDE grove of the pain can where the lid goes that way any paint can run back into the pain can and not end up sticking the lid to the can. Just a suggestion. I have not seen anything like this in any of your videos.
Just be careful not to go right through the paint can lol. Have done it a couple times.
Or the corner of a putty knife.
Great video and a good tip just in time for me! I'm doing a flooring job and replacing all of my baseboards. I just realized that I should paint all of my door frames again so they will match the paint on the new baseboards.
1:42 is why my wife can’t watch you but it’s why i love to watch you! you’re so thorough even when it’s little stuff. Just got my first house and starting the diy work today! 🎉
a friend of mine taught me the slap method for loading the brush,. Instead of wiping off the brush each time, you load it in the 1.5 -2 inches of paint same way, but then quickly slap the brush once back and forth inside the can. No drips and leaves more usuable paint on the brush than wiping it off each time.
Once I learned about the slap method, I loved it and it kept the rim cleaned. I noticed that he wiped off the brush too. Maybe he wipes it off for trim to ensure he only has a little bit of paint on the brush?? He didn't address why he wipes it off specifically but he kept saying that you should use just a little bit of paint. Maybe I'm wrong but its what made sense to me when I noticed he wiped the brush. just my opinion/thoughts
Don’t worry Jeff, I’ve been using the internet to help me “keep on pulling” for years. One might say I’ve mastered it
Edit: 10/10 video by the way! Very informative
Great video I wish I watched this before I painted my doors with a gallon of ten dollar paint from a discount building supply store. Two days later I was still seeing marks and see through! Never again. This guy is a real professional I did everything wrong. Almost funny when I think of what I did compared to the way he works.
"You can wear your good clothes and go to Sunday church afterward.." What a concept! I always end up covered in paint. Maybe Jeff's technique pull-pull-pull brushwork will save my wardrobe.
Hey Jeff, it's Jedda from Melbourne Australia! Thanks again for all your videos, iv'e watched them all and followed you for years. I have just finished renovating my apartment on my own and it looks amazing. You taught me everything i needed to know, from your videos and i saved so much money. Your a great teacher and you explain things so well..Big THANKS again! Keep up the great work you do and see you in your next video..:))
Love your videos. Straight to the point on how it is in the real world. Not like how it’s supposed to be by the book. Keep it up.
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Eu nunca vi um trabalho nesse nível no Brasil 🇧🇷 you are in another level bro this is way better than Netflix ✌️
Your channel and content are absolute godsends. I never was comfortable with DIY painting; but after watching your videos (sometimes repeatedly), I’ve tackled a bathroom remodel, have plans to install LVP, and will be refreshing and updating the rest of my home. Many thanks from your neighbor to the south!
Jeff, everyone is right about your straightforward, time-tested techniques and awesome delivery. Just one suggestion: if you want us to see how paint (brush or spray) is going on, please use contrasting colors 😂 White on white isn't helping to see the results.😊
you are the dad everyone needs to teach them the DIY tricks of the trades!
You are such a phenomenal teacher!. This is coming from the heart - please take good care of your health!
For acrylic paint i always use some flax seed oil that gives the paint a little bit more time to flow level.
So the bubbels of your roller and stripes from your brush wil level more easily.
I agree with Jeff's opinion about the paint quality, I learned this the hard way, now I never buy the cheap crap, as either you end up doing more coats (Spent more money in labor) or a another coat sooner than what youi supposed to, so good paint is the best investment. The tip worth millions.
He is right on big box store paint quality. I bought Benjamin Moore paint a month ago for my son's room and the paint quality was noticeably better and the coverage is much, much better. I am never buying paint for my walls at a big box store ever again.
this channel is great. not some guy trying to sell you whatever product pays for advertisement. - like project farm, another great channel.
I've gone to a a big box paint for my own trim and door paint. Behr Alkyd. Been getting good results with it. I'm sure there is some paint store brand that is better in some aspect but it works well, and is available everywhere and I know I have a matching white. On the faux wood texture doors I've been brushing but on the smooth doors a foam roller gives me the right texture.
You’re such a good teacher.
I just brought a fixer upper and lm going to attempt to do the work myself with your videos. Thank for giving me excitement about DYI😅
New home contractors love using pro mar 200. Bottom of the barrel in my opinion. Thanks for all your videos!
Spraying is always better than brushing; however, requires a sprayer and significant setup but IMO worth it! I have had excellent results with brushing only when I use this method, first you have found and pay for a very very fine brush, use proven self leveling paint like SW Emerald and a fine microfiber roller. Even though paint has excellent self leveling attributes i still thin with water ever so lightly, helps leveling more, mix paint very well then brush in corners and areas that roller has trouble getting, followed by roller going over brushed areas where applicable. Don’t mess with paint too much, roll for full coverage then leave alone. Always make sure you work in small areas so that you always have a wet edge. Over 20 years of painting this is the only way to give near sprayed finish but as stated before sprayed finish will always look better.
Strangely enough, here in the UK, I used Dulux Trade (from the Dulux store) and absolutely hated it, coverage was terrible and not durable at all, a damp cloth can take off small bits of paint from the wall. In another room I used Valspar (I believe this is Sherwin Williams in NA?), colour mixed at B&Q (big box store) and found it so much easier to work with and a nicer finish!
That being said, I love the Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell paint for trim work!
Cheers Geoff, from Yorkshire UK!
The dulux diamond paint has good durability but I found that the flow and levelling is not that great for trim work. I had better results with pro classic from SW.
I use your videos a lot and you are one of the best out there. Can you add spanish subtitles into your videos so I can show them to my employees. It is hard to translate everything to them with limited spanish. One thing also to mention is patience. Most of the people want to paint the door in few minutes.
we have started to dub the videos into spanish on homerenovision espanol.
Thank you Jeff, I always struggled a bit with getting good results with doors, this was great.
I watch your channel all the time. I don’t watch TV. I watch yours and a few others. Great content.
I like using FLOOD/PPG FLD4-04 Penetrol Additive with paint for a smooth finish when I’m painting doors or wood trims around my house. Always looks impeccable! 👌🏻
My doors are white with a slight wood imprint. Roller looks the best. Great video. Sprays are not worth breathing in.
I found brush works best for me on my wood imprint doors. Get a smoother finish and the faux wood lines help hide any brush marks (though I am super slow, take them off and lay them flat when painting). But I use foam roller on flat trim and smooth doors.
17:53 - you speak the truth. I will never go back to box store paint. Wait for a 30% sale and the price will be reasonable. Quality it so worth it. Makes painting enjoyable.
Cheers!
Big box store paint is just as good you just have to make sure you don’t buy the cheaper grades, been using them for 10 years in my business works just as well for less money and I don’t have to wait for a sale
I love the tips on filling in nailgun holes versus gaps. I was thinking about painting some doors in our new house. Now I feel more knowledgeable. Thanks Jeff!
You nailed it about the quality of paint in the big box stores. I keep learning to just stay with SW and stay away from the big boxes.
Great tips!. I don't even know what percent to thin out my paint anymore, I just eyeball it to see how it runs of my paint stick before pouring in paint can. I usually use Sherwin Williams.
Pro Tip: Putting a tiny bit of dish soap on your fingertip makes the caulking come out perfect smooth and nothing sticks to your finger.
Saliva works better lol
Works but if you have a lot, the best way is to have a sponge or other wet material along with paper towel. Wet finger, wipe a bit, clean excess from finger on paper, repeat.
Alcohol wipes
Spitting works too
Nice, I always use winder on a paper towel
Taking the doors off is a great idea if you're able to do it. I got a new back door (prehung) that I took down to my workshop to paint. Still need to put in a proper header (they didn't do it right when they built the house) and install it. For the front door I wasn't able to take it off because we need to have it on and mostly closed. I primed it and the trim thus far. It was insanely hot so I waited for it to cool. I need to sand & paint it in the next week. So this is very helpful.
I keep having problems of screws stripping out so putting tape on is faster for me. LOL.
I'll have to find some Drydex. I used caulk over nails & it shrunk. LOL. I actually painted trim before installing for some things. Couldn't do that on the existing front door since its been there since the 80s.
I wash my brushes right after use and then wrap them in plastic. Seems to help them last longer.
The big box stores & Walmart are the only ones that carry paint in my area.
My dad used to load up his brush with paint and sling it all over the place. I had to wear a hat when I was painting with him to make sure I didn't end up with paint on the top of my head. LOL. Looks like you ended up with a little paint on the top of your head. Just a little though. LOL.
Maybe its the paint I've used, but when I try to spread the paint sometimes it starts pulling the paint off and exposing the surface underneath. Or maybe I'm pressing too hard?
So, put flooring in before doors (I know you mentioned that at the beginning). Thanks! I was wondering if I should do the door or the flooring first. I'm going to be renovating a laundry rom and need to put in a door in a hallway (and bump the opening over about 4" so the door won't hit the wall when it opens). Although, I've got clicklock floating flooring so I don't want to pin it under the door frame.
This Old House should hire this guy. He's so much better than the guy they have doing their painting. I'm a professional painter with 40 years experience and he's using all my techniques.
Totally agree - and he has the BEST personality of all the so called TV experts.
Not way! Then Jeff wouldn’t have time to make all these UA-cam videos!
If your paint cracks from the water you can use Floetrol to help thin out water based paints.
I'm a big fan of taking the hinges and strike plates off before finishing the trim, especially if you're staining. I've unhung a couple of doors over the years to have open passageways and _not_ having to touch up under the hardware is great.
I’d say I’m a pretty good painter. Used behr from Home Depot in the early days. NEVER again! I really like Benjamin moore. Great quality and its like 10$ cheaper a gallon compared to Sherwin Williams. The Benjamin moore store I go to is owned by a gentleman and is always there when I go. This is perfect timing as we had all of our doors replaced and will be trimming the out soon. Love your channel Jeff. Been following probably since 200k followers. It’s a wealth of knowledge!!
I also used Behr in the early days but they have greatly improved their product line since then for the last ten years I’ve been using nothing else but Behr unless the customer requested another brand you should also know that Home Depot matches Sw and Ben Moore chips better and they are more consistent from store to store,I’ve bought SW paint in one store and then bought the same color in a store near the job and you can’t touch up with it no so with Home Depot.
Behr 3050 Semi gloss white enamel is the BOMB… and it’s sold at Home Depot. I used it on all my trim. Just an FYI.
Thanks for your videos as always.
I could not agree with you more on "you get what you pay for" when it comes to paint. I made the mistake of not paying enough a few times and it made the job more difficult, time consuming (can't stress that enough!!) with not as good results as the better paint... and ended up spending just as much.
Get the good stuff. Period.
I'm glad you seem more relaxed / happy. You're enjoying these videos more. With all the stress of family, lockdown, and life you could tell you weren't having fun anymore. This is a good change.
I am! Cheers!
I always add Flotrol to my paint when painting trim and doors. It makes the paint just glue on, lessens brush strokes and gives a great finished result.
Glide on. Stupid auto correct
This has become my favourite UA-cam channel ever. Love your videos, learning loads of stuff to save money doing up my new house- thanks a lot man, big help!
Fantastic video! Im getting ready to redo my beach house top to bottom and painting trim/ doors to get that professional look was on my list of questions. Answered now! Thanks for the video's and more importantly for tellin it how it is.
Jeff, what brush brand & size do you like for trim? Looks like you have a 3” brush…
Do you like angled brushes?…you just answered my questions
I always set my doors before the floor and paint them, one coat with a good airless spray is all you need then when i do flooring i take a oscillating tool, mark my jamb by taking a piece of the flooring and marking it at the right height then fit my flooring underneath it. And as far as sprayer a graco sprayer is the way to go if you paint a lot. Never had a bit of luck with the hand held ones and i never have to thin my paint.
Wizz makes Fantastic brushes and it for sure makes a difference
Jeff, love your videos... I refer back to them often as I do my reno. Could I ask a favor? Could you light the subject a bit better when filming so we can see the effect of the material your applying?
I've been caulking my trim for years. One extra thing I do is caulk the trim/baseboard to the wall. Since my trim is usually white, and the wall is a color, I use the following hack. I run apiece of painter's tape on the wall, an 1/8" away from the trim. Caulk, wipe in, and then quickly remove the painter's tape before the caulk starts to set. Razor sharp caulk line everytime.
Too labor intensive for pro painters on big jobs but a great idea for DIYers
As a diy’er I use the “better” box store paint because it’s usually 7pm or Saturday afternoon when I need paint. So the box is whats available. I’ve always had good results
Great tips, but if you use a professional grade sprayer you don't need to thin down the paint and you won't have issues with texture. However, they come in at 2-4 times the price of the Wagner, so really depends on how much you'll be using it.
Is it strange that I watch Jeff and his channels even though I know most of this already as a Contractor. This is my entertainment lol.
Same boat here. Some times he has little tricks I’ve never thought of that I add to the bag of tricks. It’s so much more refreshing than watching some chick in yoga pants swing a sledge through a wall on HG TV.
He is one of the best all around general contractor/UA-camr combination I've seen. Very addictive show. Love it. Keep it going!
Ik bro like this is what i do for living and this is my entertainment 😔😔😔
For sure. A wise person never stops learning, Jeff's random tips and tricks can sometimes come in handy.
@@chimene3851 lol truth
Thank you so much for this video. It’s made my finish so much better re caulking. Still thinking about using my new spray gun. 💜
Thanks for all the tips, that's money in the bank and saving a great deal of time.
"We are not curling!" Priceless!
Yeah, after using Sherwin Williams paint for the first time I was surprised at the difference in performance and quality between that and Behr.
Compared to the SW paint, Behr was runny, gloopy, and I had to lay down 3 coats to get the coverage and depth of color that I got in 1 coat with the Sapphire paint from SW.
SW cost a substantial amount more than Behr per gallon, but I ended up saving time and money in the long run because I wound up using less paint overall.
I also agree with using a sprayer on any textured surface, I painted an old brick fireplace with my Wagner sprayer and got the entire thing done with a flawless finish in less than 10 minutes.
I imagine that taking hours using a brush, and that's only for the first coat.
So I love all the info you give love to see it visually so I can gauge better when I do things but for the life of me I cannot see that sprayer, spray that paint, or how it looks on the trim, could you do this again but with a different color paint in a future video?
Love all your videos! Is there a video showing painting 1970's dark brown molding that is already installed and how to repaint white and change the color of the room?
You're flipping my world upside down Jeff! Using painters tape for painting! Next thing you know I'm going to see you use electrical tape for electrical!
Lol, nah... electrical tape is only for boo boos and guaranteed to stop the bleeding.
@PJ TheWonderCat Or masking tape on masks!
Another tip I saw for nail holes was to use window glazing. I gave it it go and it worked pretty well.
You are so right over the better brand's are the best you pay more but you do less work and get a better Finnish.
Great video's and good advise , tips .keep up with the good work
I use a small damp sponge with a small bucket of water to rinse. It's great for when you've applied too much on the surface.
I add windshield washer fluid instead of water. It usually has some glycol that helps with flow.
For drydex you can put it the corner of a sandwich bag, cut the extremity of the bag and use it as a pastry bag to fill the holes. Just put a small amount of
spackling at a time on your finger. Once dry instead of sanding you can wipe with a rag slightly damped in water, it works great for these small nails holes.
Interesting comments about paint. The owner of buildings that I work for just switch paint to BMoore. I used to paint with eggshell and the eggshell that
BM has has more like a velvet sheen. And I don’t know what they put in their flat white... use it once with a roller and the roller can be ruined after the job.
You have to clean as soon as you’re done, otherwise it’s all stiff the next day. Dulux is a great paint, I wish I was using it! True for paint brushes, if people
knew how a good brush can make your job look better they wouldn’t buy the material at the dollar store! :-)
good tutorial and advice as always, I would add that whenever you use a sprayer a respirator or at least a good quality dust mask should be worn. Lots of particles in the air that you will breathe in.