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I am in the process of painting my flat after having had the walls plastered. I have applied a 'mist coat' as instructed and now I am ready to apply the final coat. Someone had recommended using paint pads as apparently you get a more even finish and less mess. Is this true? I have never seen professionals use paint pads so I wondered what they thought of them vs a roller. Thanks for your advice.

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Number 1 use a roller sheep skin as it holds paint well and reduces spray.
Number 2 Always start from the source of light ie the window as you will clearly see where you have been.
Paint pads are really for DIY people and do not give a nice even finish.
Thin the paint by 10% water or it will peel if not absorbed properly.
Never roll in all directions thats incorrect advice from an amature who thinks they got it right.
And if you choose to buy a cheap synthetic roller wash it out and spin the loose out before you use it or youll be sanding down and starting again, boys!!
Just start from the source of light and maintain a wet edge even up and down NOT side ways or making w shapes as described below?
Good luck
Andy Herbert
Painting and decorating Lecturer
Guild of Master Craftsmen

Answered 21st Nov 2017

Hi There, I would advise you to use a paint roller, if applied correctly this will always give a superb finish. Be sure to buy decent rollers as this will make your life much easier and the paint will spread more evenly. Always roll top to bottom of each wall to keep wet edges and then slightly move across to the next patch and always keep your roller almost half full of paint.

Hope this helps.
Mark
M.G Picasso Painting & Decorating

Answered 20th Nov 2017

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Hi. I think you awnsered you own question when u said you had never seen a professional use a paint pad.
The problem is with new plaster is that its highly absorbent and will still be after a mist coat.
You dont need to go to the expense of a sheepskin roller sleeve etc. Just select a good quality synthetic mix that has good pick up, purdy are good as are hamilton perfection for what you require.
You will probably need to dilute your paint for a coat or two ( this really depends on the quality of paint you are using)
This is because the plaster will be sucking in the paint at a rate quicker than you may be able to evenly apply it.
This can lead to roller marks etc which will be evident through the final finish.
How much to dilute cant be stated here, enough that its absorbed at a rate commiserate with the speed you apply.
If applying diluted then there will be roller splash so cover anything that could be affected with dust sheets etc (the ones with a thin plastic backing are best for this)
A technique you may want to trial when using a roller is to visualise an area that can be painted witb the paint the roller can hold, mentally sectioning the wall in this manner, working from top left hand corner, across to the next section till across the width. Then stepping down to the next row, overlapping as you go.
As you paint each partition, roll out the letter 'W' with the roller ( this helps the paint to be spread out and not concentrated on your first sweep)
Then go back and 'fill' it in with the roller.

Answered 20th Nov 2017

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