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Learn to Use A Paint Roller Like a Pro

10/9/2019

 
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One of the most critical tools in any Rochester painter’s toolbox is a top-quality paint roller. Quicker than a brush, less untidy than a sprayer. Using a roller is one of the fastest ways to get that fresh color you desire.

If you understand how to pick the right cover for the project and have the correct application technique, a gorgeous, pro-looking finish is just around the corner. If you don’t use your paint roller like a pro, you’ll have wasted paint, roller streaks, and an uneven finish.

Choosing the Right Roller Cover
Roller covers come in an assortment of thicknesses. The right roller cover for the painting project will differ according to the sort of surface you’re painting.

3/16 - ¼ inch – Used with high-gloss paints and smooth surfaces. Perfect for trim, cabinets, and doors.

⅜ - ½ inch – Used for semi-smooth surfaces such as ceilings and walls.

¾ - 1 inch – Used for semi-rough surfaces such as stucco.

1 ¾ - 1 ½ inch – Used for painting rough surfaces such as cinder blocks, brick, and masonry.

Rolling Paint onto Your Walls
When using a brand-new roller cover you have to remove any loose fibers, even if it states the roller is shed-resistant. Dab painter’s tape against the roller cover to get lose any extra fibers. When the cover is lint-free, you can start to paint.

To load your roller, put it through the paint in a five-gallon bucket fixed with a painting screen or in a tray a few times until your roller is coated. A correctly loaded paint roller must have an even coat of paint. When your roller is correctly covered, it doesn’t drip when moved or needs much pressure to apply paint to a surface.

With a little practice and working on an accurately prepped surface, your walls will look as perfect as if they were painted by professional house painters. Of course, if you get into any trouble, get in touch with a painting contractor. Put some new color on your walls and see how you can transform your Rochester, NY home.


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