Paint can be applied with several tools, and till now, we have only looked at Paint Brushes. However, to cover large smooth areas, a paint brush is very ineffective. Paint Rollers to a much better job.

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Paint Rollers are basically cylinders with absorbent material on them. The cylinders move around an axle, which allow an even coat of paint to be applied. The amount of paint that a roller can hold is quite large, and this makes them very convenient.

However, using a roller is an art. If you apply too much pressure, the paint will move to the ends creating “ridges” in the paint job.

Put the paint into a tray lined with aluminium foil for easy cleaning later on. Dip the roller into the paint and roll it in letting the paint get sucked up. Apply the paint on the wall in up and down strokes alternating with diagonal strokes every now and then. Keep moving. If you go over the wet paint several times, the paint will dry too fast. Also, the roller needs to be kept wet at all times. If the paint is allowed to dry on it, it will be useless.

Keep in mind that you have to use a paint brush for corners and other nooks and crannies.

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