[HPFGU-OTChatter] Painting Walls

[Susanne]

Hi,

Thursday, October 16, 2003, 10:11:32 AM, stevejjen at earthlink.net wrote:

> So here's my question: What's the secret for a smooth finish when
> you 
> use a paint roller? I always end up with streaks, drips, etc. Is it 
> the quality of paint, type of roller, technique? You can always tell 
> where I start a new section. :(

Do you let the old section dry completely, before you start
a new section?

>From our remodeling experience last year, you have to get at
least one wall done completely in one go, otherwise you will
see where you stopped, and later started again.

And the paint needs to be stirred well each time, otherwise
you may get uneven coloring.

Fortunately (at least for the painting) our bathroom is so
small that it was no trouble at all to get it painted in one
go, with a second layer the next day.

What roller you use depends on the type of finish your wall
has. Is it textured or completely smooth? The smooth finish
is the hardest to hide mistakes on. Texture is more
forgiving.

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