The handle should rest in the crook of your thumb, and your thumb and fingers should be grasping the metal band around the bristles. Paint thickening and clumping/running on wall- Need help!! The second time I did the same, so I don't think it's the primer drying out or anything like that. Make certain that leftover latex paint that has been in storage in your garage has not gone bad before using it. Many times, a lot of do-it-yourselfers find themselves having to stop painting every few minutes to remove these clumps from their paint. 2. The first time I primed I poured into a tray and put the lid back on tight. Usually I catch these, but after the paint dries, I find 5-10 or so. When a gritty surface is dry, rub down with a damp wet-and-dry abrasive paper until it is smooth, wipe clean, then apply a new coat of paint. Same results in all cases. New paint brush is clumping. 2. If it's too big to hold this way, hold it by the handle like a tennis racket. Harder to paint in all the details of my cabinet doors. I knock them down with a sanding sponge, and retouch with paint. If you stop moving, the paint will be thicker there and tend to run. The fix. Close. This will remove the excess paint and make your wall look smooth. Posted by 1 year ago. Use a paint shield or piece of card to guard against picking up dirt from a floor. Luckily, you can solve this problem with the help of a simple paint strainer. Don’t paint out of a can. Keep the paint brush you used for cutting in near you during this step. If you notice paint clumping up in the edges between panels, swipe down with the paint brush. Anne, it is always best to add the magically Magnetic paint additive to a white primer/sealer paint and paint enough coats on the wall to give you the desired magnetic pull and then sand the magnetic paint lightly with 000 sand paper when dry. Sometimes this paint contains contaminants such as dirt, small bits of wood or dried pieces of coagulated paint. Hold the spray can about 12" away from the object you are painting and keep the can moving. As you paint, the brush picks up pieces of debris that inevitably make their way back into the source can. How to Tell if Latex Paint Has Gone Bad. You are probably too close to the object being painted or you are applying too much paint at a time. Synthetic short-napped roller covers (1/4 inch) work best on most walls, ceilings, and trim. ... Really not sure why paint nor primer is sticking to wall. Strain old paint through a paint strainer or a pair of tights. Repaint the section carefully, blending it in with the rest of the wall. The paint isn’t new but is only about a year old. We have tried two different cans of Sherwin Williams Cashmere and Kilz Primer. Using two or three light coats will give you a better finish and dry quicker. 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