How To Roll A Wall Like A Pro Page

Use painter's tape for trim and drop cloths for floors.

Without lifting the roller, go back over that "W" with vertical strokes to fill in the gaps. This ensures even distribution without overloading one specific spot. 5. The "Lay Off" (The Secret Step) How to roll a wall like a pro

Once a section is filled, perform a to eliminate track marks and texture inconsistencies: Use painter's tape for trim and drop cloths for floors

Paint the edges, corners, and around trim first using a 2-inch angled brush. Only cut in one wall at a time; you want to roll your main area while the edges are still wet to avoid "picture framing" (visible lines between the brushed and rolled areas). Dip the roller into the tray or bucket screen. Dip the roller into the tray or bucket screen

For latex paint, lightly dampen your roller cover with water (or mineral spirits for oil-based) and spin it dry. This "primes" the nap to soak up paint immediately rather than air. 2. The "Cutting In" Phase

Start about a foot away from the corner and the bottom of the wall. Roll upward at a slight angle to create a large "W" or "N" pattern about 3 feet wide.

Roll it back and forth on the ramp until the cover is evenly saturated but not dripping.