Having trouble getting your paint to look smooth? Welcome to the club. Painting woodwork so it has a flawless, glossy sheen is challenging. In this article, well show you some techniques and tricks thatll produce top-notch results.

For great painted woodwork, good surface preparation and good brushing technique are essential. Well show you how to accomplish both plus what to add to the paint to help it lie smoother.

Many pros still rely solely on oil-based paints because they dry slowly and allow brush marks to flatten out. But you can achieve similar results with high-quality latex paint. Todays formulations cover and brush out well. You wont have the strong odor of oil thatll drive you out of the house for days. And latex also offers the advantage of fast drying and easy soap and water cleanup.