Brushes are used to cut in around the ceiling, trim, windows, & doors before using a roller. They are also used to paint the trim, window frames & doors. There are numerous brush sizes available in both straight edge & angled sash. Your choice depends on the size of the area you are painting & whether you prefer a straight edge or an angled sash. Rollers are a nice time saver for painting larger flat surfaces such as ceilings & walls. Roller covers come in various nap lengths. Your choice depends on whether the surface to be painted is smooth or if it is more textured. The more textured the surface, the longer the nap ought to be in order to permit the fibers to push the paint in to the crevices on the surface.
High quality applicators will provide the best exterior home painting results. Cheap or low quality applicators can make the very best quality paint look & perform poorly. Cheap roller covers do not spread the paint evenly on the surface, & often leave fuzz from the roller on the wall. Cheap brushes are harder to make use of because they do not spread the paint evenly & leave disagreeable brush marks. High quality applicators can be cleaned & used again.
When interior painting, always work from the dry area in to the adjoining wet paint area. Use the "N" technique when using a roller. Load the roller. Apply the paint in the type of an "N" in a 2¹ x 2¹ area. Fill in the midst of the "N" with horizontal strokes from side to side. Lightly smooth the painted area with vertical strokes from top to bottom. Continue to make use of the "N" pattern with a freshly loaded roller directly below the first "N", working until you reach the bottom of the wall.
Time saving Tip: In the event you take a short break from painting, you can wrap your applicators tightly in a plastic bag or aluminum foil in lieu of washing them!
Always be sure to stir the paint thoroughly before using & do not narrow the paint. In the event you are using over gallon of the same color, mix them together in order to insure color consistency. Paint when the room & surface temperature is 50?F or above. Avoid touching, wiping, or wetting a freshly painted surface for 30 days to permit the paint to cure. After 30 days, the painted surface can be cleaned with a light, non-abrasive cleaner & water. Do not place or hang objects on the surface until the paint is thoroughly dry.
