Spray vs brush: what each leaves behind
Brushing drags paint across the surface. Even a good brush leaves marks — subtle ridges where each stroke started and stopped. On a wall, nobody notices. On a cabinet door at eye level, everyone does.
Rolling stipples the surface. Tiny texture across every pass. Fine for walls. Wrong for the smooth finish cabinets need.
Spraying atomizes the paint into a mist. It lands and flows into one flat film. No marks. No texture. The finish reads as factory-made because factories spray too.
The durability question
Sprayed enamel goes on in thin, even coats. Thin coats cure harder and flex better than one thick brushed coat. The finish lasts longer and cleans easier.
Why not everyone sprays
Equipment costs money. Technique takes training. Containment takes setup time. Cheap bids skip all three and hand you a brush. Now you know what to ask every bidder: do you spray the doors?
We do. Call (301) 679-9193.
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