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My old boss in Portland told me to always use a 1/8 inch gap on inset doors, but I just had a whole kitchen come back
Honestly, he was so sure about it, said it was the 'professional standard' for paint grade maple. I followed it on a big job for a house near the coast, and after a humid summer every single door was sticking. Tbh I'm thinking it needs to be more like 3/32 or even 1/16 in that climate. What gap do you guys actually use for painted inset doors?
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nathankim5mo ago
That gap always needs to change with the weather.
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nelson.wren5mo ago
Nah, I've always gone with 3/32 for paint.
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stone.daniel5mo ago
Actually, 3/32 is a bit thin for most paint jobs. You'll get better coverage and fewer runs with a 1/8 inch tip. It's a pretty common standard for latex.
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lily_cooper3mo ago
3/32 has always worked fine for me honestly... I've been painting for years and never had issues with runs or coverage using that size. Maybe it depends on the brand of sprayer you're using or how thick your paint is. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
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