Whats the proper way of using a paint roller? and how do you clean the roller after using?

the paint roller will be used using enamel paintWhats the proper way of using a paint roller? and how do you clean the roller after using?
i would simply buy some middle of the line rollers first of all. dont buy the cheap ones, they suck. and dont buy the expensive ones either. your going to just throw them away when your done if you using enamel and not a water based paint. you would srenp more on cleaner than you would on a new pack of rollers anyway. you also have to figure out how high of ';nap'; you need. for a flat wall, about 1/4'; will do. textured walls you need 3/8'; and for course or stucco you need 1/2';.





after you get your rollers, your rolling pan, and some cheap rolling pan liners. (get those, they are cheap too) put the liner in the pan. pour in enough paint to fill the bottom of the pan. roll your roller around the bottom and try to fill it up evenly with paint. after you fill the roller u will probably need to pour in a little more paint. it takes alot to fill the roller the first time.





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roll you roller across the wall back and forth and spread the paint on (whatever, i assume a wall) as evenly as you can and refill the roller byrolling it in the botom of the pan as you need it. you should be able to paint about 6'x6' of space every time you refill.








when your done, pull the roller off of the handle, throw it and the liner in a plastic bag and dispose of accordingly





and dont forget the masking tape. well worth the time to tape-off.Whats the proper way of using a paint roller? and how do you clean the roller after using?
Cut in around the edges with a brush first as the roller can't get into the corners properly.


Use just enough paint to cover the roller, don't soak it.


Roll with even pressure, add more paint as the roller starts to take paint back off the wall.


Roll slowly or you'll spray everything including yourself!Wear eye protection as a minimum level of protection.


If you are taking a break/overnight wrap the roller tightly in plastic so it doesn't dry out.


Clean using paint thinner and then water to remove thinner or you'll ruin the next application.
Insert the roller cover on the roller, pour paint in the tray, ';season'; the roller, by ensuring that the entire roller cover is immersed in the paint, roll off excess, and apply paint to wall. Repeat.





I don't attempt to clean roller covers. I buy 6 packs from Sherwin-Williams and toss them when I am done. If i have to use the same color the next day, I wrap it in a plastic bag, close tightly, and place in the freezer. After thawing, it's as good as new. Hope this helps.
The ';proper'; way to use a paint roller (I'm assuming 9';?) is to ';load'; the roller in a paint tray, apply to the wall in a W pattern 2'x2', fill-in the W pattern using horizontal and vertical strokes...';tap-off'; with vertical strokes to ensure a consistant finish...Keep a ';wet edge';..(work from wet to dry areas)...as far as cleaning rollers...DON'T!...Unless you spent a small fortune on the roller heads it's not worth your time to clean the little buggers....Toss 'em...


As far as ';enamel'; paint is concerned...Is it oil based or water based?...If oil...Clean with mineral spirits...If water based...warm soapy mix...Better yet...toss 'em...Takes wayyyy tooo long to clean 'em...It's worth $5 to me to not have to clean the buggers

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