BobVila.com

sealer

Thanks and a question

Thanks again, and one more ...well, maybe two questions :-)

www.hirshfields.com
www.pictureperfectpainting.20m.com
is mine
Ive never used a spray can lacq before so im not sure how it will look.
Don't be afraid of the brush it is so hard to get brush strokes with a clear.Honestly just apply it (varnish or poly) with a black bristle brush and it will look great,just put on good amount of material then when you have that door applied with the clear use 1 nice long brush stroke to make it nice and watch the puddling in the corners,thats easy just dab the brush and pull it out.I tell people all the time it is so hard to mess up the clears.
Yeah id take the doors off then and try spraying them.Dont go spratic with the can go from 1 edge to the other without letting up on the spray nozzle on the can,then make another pass keeping the spray pattern thats coming out of the nozzle about a 40% over lap meaning you will want part of the spray on the new line going across to reach into what you just did continue doing this until you get to the bottom.Yes the 1st coat will look dry and uneven.Sand with a 220 sand paper 1 stroke down 1 stroke back you are just trying to knockdown the high stuff,dust is no problem when spraying we do alot of doors right on the site on lawns,beaches,sandy areas,just not when its windy.So you will be OK in a carport as long as the damned bugs or fly's dont land on it.LOL,we have that happen quite often but we use a industrial sprayer and after we get the fly off it leaves a little impression but the net coat covers it right up.But with the rattle can spray im not sure.
Oh and go nice and slow with the can dont rush you want it to be a wet look but not heavy.Now that I got you all dumbfounded,go to it!
Honestly again don't be afraid its not that hard,oh the edges i'd do with a brush after the 1st coat of lacq this way you can wipe off excess that gets on the door (making sure 1st coat is dry 1st)2 coats sealer on edges dont fret about using a topcoat here.
Also get a gallon of lacq thinner NOT PAINT THINNER big difference you make want it for clean-up.
email me for any questions I will give you my phone # when you do.

Thanks to you both :-)