What is the correct way to paint walls with a roller?

well, you could listen to you'r friends, and do it there way! you could tell them if they know so much, than why don't they do it! but to really enjoy what you do, [ if thats even possible ] you just have to do it in whatever way is comfortable, and working the best for you! GOOD LUCK!!! you really need it!What is the correct way to paint walls with a roller?
Be sure and put a drop cloth next to the wall. Pour some paint into the paint pan. Dip the roller into the paint and remove the excess before picking it up to paint The excess can be removed by rolling it on the front part of the paint pan. Paint the wall from top to bottom using slow steady strokes. over lap each roll slightly so you do not leave any voids. Don't go all the way to the ceiling or you will hit the ceiling and have to repaint the ceiling. Trim the top and bottom with a brush. You will need to do the corners with a brush as well. Good luckWhat is the correct way to paint walls with a roller?
top to bottom slowly less spatter and better coveage
Standing up will do.
The most common and efficient way seems to be to paint a ';W'; on the wall with a freshly loaded roller. Then smooth out by going back over it, working in an area about 5' x 5' at a time. Working from top to bottom seems to work best in case of drips.
I roll vertically ,dont try to use every drop of paint on the roller reload often. When your done with a section before you reload the roller, smooth over what you have done to blend in any lines you may have created.
Everyone above had good suggestions (particularly the ';W'), but missed the most basic:





Get a GOOD Sturdy roller with a Lambskin roller pad. Lambskin rollers are what the pros use. They're reusable (if used properly). They hold more paint, put it on neater, and don't spray like cheap roller pads.





Also: don't use a roller pan: use a 5 gallon bucket with a roller cage that sits inside it (much neater, easier to use, and needs less reloading): also use extension pole: stand broom pole screwed into roller is fine.





Any additional cost for material will be made up in saved labor within the first hour of painting.





As far as cleaning the Lambskin roller, run under water and rub with hand until water runs clear. flick dry (outside). With proper care a single lambskin roller can last a month of daily use.