Paint Roller Techniques
Paint pans are great, but there's better.
Paint Screens are the way to go for bigger size jobs.
Rollers are much faster than brushes for painting walls and ceilings.
Virtually all painters choose to pint walls and ceilings with a roller. Place the cover on the roller. For flat surfaces use a short-nap roller. Textured surfaces require roller covers with longer naps.
1. Load the Roller. Dip the roller into the paint and pull it across the ribs on the edge of the pan. Or pull it across the roller screen if you are using a paint bucket.
2. Apply the Paint. Apply two strips of paint onto the surface. Some people lke to apply the paint in a W or M shape.
3. Smooth the Paint. Fill in by rolling on the diagonal or horizontal to cover the entire surface. This method helps ensure that there are no gaps in the paint finish. If a bead forms at the edge of the roller, it means you are pressing to hard. Roll on a small section at once. You will get used to how much the roller can hold. Reload the roller, and work back to the area you just painted. Don't place a loaded roller in wet paint on the wall or ceiling. Keep a strong work light trained on the surface to help you spot gaps in the coverage.
