Attention to detail is always important when it comes to making home improvements. Although painting may appear to be one of the more basic and easy home improvement tasks, it also takes great care and attention to detail if the results are to look professional. There is a process to follow when you want the best paint finish results on your walls and other surfaces. At Pro Roller Company, we offer an extensive array of painting products, including paint brushes and paint rollers for smooth finish results.
Follow these steps to get the best paint finish for your surfaces:
1. Sand to Remove Flaws
A smooth canvas on your walls or woodwork is essential for getting the best paint finish. You can use sandpaper to smooth out small blurs and rough spots. For other flaws, a sander or sanding pole is recommended. To smooth our woodwork in preparation for painting, use a sanding sponge that can reach all the crevices.
2. Prime the Walls
Using a primer helps eliminate any small holes and nicks that can mar the appearance of your paint finish. By choosing a tint primer, you can ensure the patches areas will remain hidden beneath your topcoat. Before applying primer, you may need to use a degreaser to eliminate greasy residue on your walls, since paint will not bond to these surfaces.
3. Choose the Right Paint Finishes
When using brushes and paint rollers for smooth finish results, flat and matte finishes are best for living rooms, bedrooms, and ceilings. Eggshell and satin are best for family rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways. Semi-gloss is best for windows, doors, and trim, in addition to kitchen, bathrooms, and kids’ rooms if you want a shiny look. Flat and matte provide a non-reflective, low luster finish. For a little more sheen, you can opt for eggshell or satin.
4. Complete One Wall at a Time
By completing the painting work on one wall at a time, you can help ensure the roller and brushed paint applied to the surface blend together well. You can keep your rollers and paint from drying out when you are changing between two styles of painting by applying a damp towel over your bucket or tray.
5. Use a Loaded Brush
For best results, do as professional painters do, and start with a loaded paint brush. In practical terms, this involves loading the lower 1 to 2 inches of the brush with paint and then tapping both sides of the brush on the paint container or bucket to eliminate any heavy paint accumulations. If you drag your brush across the edge of the container instead of tapping it as described above, you will likely remove too much of the paint.
To learn about the painting products we offer at Pro Roller, including brush and paint rollers for smooth finish results, give us a call today at 800.325.9561 or reach us through our contact form.
