For most  projects we just use a hog or ox-hair brush for our oil based finishes, and a top quality Wooster Synthetic for the water based finishes. For production you can use a roller
 to deliver the material (eliminates a lot of dips of the brush). This technique can be applied to any finishing project with the proper selection of roller and brush for each specific project.


See these tools in action:

Painting Paneled Doors-DVD Project Guide

Roll and Backbrush Siding

Wooster RR013 Mini-Frame Buy		JUMBO-KOTER® FRAME Exclusive Wooster frames work with both 4 1/2 in. and 6 1/2 in. Jumbo-Koter rollers Solvent-resistant plastic cage, extra-smooth rolling action Chrome-plated 1/4 in. shank, 90 degree angle Full-size polypropylene grip with reinforced threads, Sherlock GT® compatible Great for rolling right up to ceiling or trim when rolling walls. Great for tight spots. This roller has one of the largest selections of covers, and they can be matched with a larger roller as part of a set.
					Works with 4 ½” wide cover . You can order plastic liners for the pail.   Holds both brush (magnet on handle side) and roller on opposing side.
	PELICAN™ HAND -HELD PAIL Buy				See it in action (paneled doors)

Consider this cover for the first and second coat :-Pro-dooz 3/8 ” 4/12” mini. .You will want to backbrush when you roll your final 2 coats.  You might consider the red feather for final coats.

JUMBO-KOTER® PRO/DOO-Z® Buy

• Shed-resistant for the smoothest professional finish with all paints, enamels, primers, and adhesives    • High-density white fabric with a golden pinstripe, exclusively from Wooster, stays resilient, resists matting    • Open, 3/4 in. core makes cleaning easy and refills cost less    • Use with any of the Jumbo-Koter cage frames

Red Feather:  For final coats or non-backbrush of first and second coat. Usually used for final coat.

JUMBO-KOTER® RED FEATHER™ Buy

• Red shed-resistant velour rolls out a feather-smooth finish with all eggshell, semigloss, and gloss paints, enamels, and urethanes    • Closed end saves time when painting corners    • Open, 3/4 in. core makes cleaning easy and refills cost less    • Use with any of the Jumbo-Koter cage frames

The red cover will put material on a little thinner than the white, and is less bubble prone, but you would get more production with the white pro-dooz.  You might want to try both to see what is best for you. The roller is a way to deliver the material, but you still want to back brush withthe appropriate brush for the material you are using. just apply light pressure in a dragging motion with the brush to even out and eliminate any possible bubbles after rolling a section.  

Below are some other helpful links for various projects.

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These tools are an absolute must when working with Acrylic Enamels,and other Water Based Finishes due to their quick drying nature.


Can be used to quickly and efficiently apply wood stains and finishes, then smooth with a brush.