How to apply awlgrip paint with a roller on sanded wood?

Question

The paint will go on toerail, handrail, doors that were previoulsy varnished. I already primed with awlgrip pimer but I can't get a totally smooth surface. Do I have to use a sprayer?, what sanding has to be done? is there a temperature issue? should I use the mixing proportions indicated on the awlgrip cans? Is there a better alternative? The boat is a 50' trawler, in Florida

Answer 1

Read the cans for temperature...also for mixing ratios. You definately need to use more thinner/reducer.

Use the best PURE BRISTLE or Badger Hair brush you can afford...don't cheap out with polyeurethanes. For Large surface areas you can use a foam roller and tip off with the brush.

For the lumpy stuff you've done, you'll have to sand with 220 or 320....I like to wet sand.

It's best to prep a test sheet so you can test your mix before going to the boat pieces.

DO NOT BREATH the Awlgrip...ever.

CHECK their website for further tips and also Interlux's website.

Good luck.

Answer 2

It works best if you have two people doing the painting at the same time.

One of you rolls the awlgrip on the wood and the other follows behind and "Tips" the paint with a brush while it's still completely wet.  To tip, very gently pull the brush along the paint in one direction.  Once a small area has been brushed, brush the area again at 90 degrees to the first brushing; again, very lightly.  Do not work the paint over and over, just once in each direction and leave it alone after that.  The paint should flow out flat on its own and won't have the orange peel look that one tends to get with a roller.  It's also good if you apply the paint at the lower end of the temperature window.

Answer 3

You can use a low nap roller.