Roller rules The ideal roller would hold a roomful of paint, leave the correct amount of structur...

1. PICKING THE RIGHT DEVICES
Roller rules
The ideal roller would hold a roomful of paint, leave the correct amount of structure, wouldn't spray
or fuzz, and would be simple to clean. Until someone invents the perfect one, follow these pointers to
select the right roller. "The longer the nap, the more paint the roller will hold, however it will
likewise produce more structure." states Dixon. "A 1/2-inch nap lamb's-wool roller holds lots of paint
without too much structure," states Dixon. "Less expensive rollers can work," states Span. " Simply
wash them first in dishwashing liquid to get rid of any stray fibers." Most of the pros we spoke with
choose 9-inch rollers over 18-inch models-- they are lighter, more affordable, and simpler to use.
Despite these imperfections, Maceyunas swears by the broader roller. "The roller can do a whole
wall in a few up and down strokes instead of in several lots W and M strokes," he says. Utilize a
container
Pros choose 5-gallon containers with a roller grid to roller pans. They hold more paint than pans
and, states Doherty, "It's harder to tip over a bucket." A pail also lets you box, or mix, 2 or three cans
of paint to prevent color discrepancies. To make use of a pail and grid, dip the roller a quarter of the
way into the paint and run it over the ramp to work the paint into the nap. Deal with a painter's rod
A painter's rod, or pole, can assist you repaint ceilings more swiftly-- no climbing up and down
ladders required. Buy a better brush
A excellent paintbrush is essential to a professional-looking surface. "A quality brush costs $15 to
$25, however you'll find that pros aren't as talented as you thought," says Doherty. "The devices has
a lot to do with their success." Most of our pros prefer natural-bristle brushes for oil-based paints,
however they recommend synthetics for all-around use. When picking a brush, focus on the bristles.
Artificial brushes are made of nylon or polyester, or a combination of the two. Poly bristles are
stiffer, makings them great for exterior or textured work, but for great interior work, Doherty uses
softer nylon brushes. Look also for tapered bristles, which can assist you work to an edge, and
flagged ideas, which help spread out the surface smoothly and uniformly. Brushes are readily
available in 1- to 4-inch widths. The majority of painters keep an arsenal on hand to match the task.
"Use good sense," says Maceyunas. "A smaller sized brush gives you more control, but no one wishes
to repaint a door with a 1-inch-wide brush." Doherty recommends starting with a 2- or 2-1/2-inch

2. sash brush. The tilted brush makes it much easier to cut to a line and puts more bristles on the work
than a square-tipped brush.