What do I do about brush marks on the wall I just painted?

Question

My wall has slats with little indentations between them (it's a mobile home). I painted the wall just fine, and then I used a brush which was too wide for the little sort of "gulleys" between the slats. Now I can see the brush marks on either side of the indentations.
I know, I should have used a more expensive brush, and a much narrower brush, so that the edges didn't touch the surrounding wall.
However, here I am now with dried paint and brush marks.
Please advise.

Answer 1

Actually it could probably benefit from a second coat. Like they say, paint the slat lines first (try putting a little more paint on your brush) and remember to paint towards your previous brush stroke. This will mean that you leave no scrape marks. Then roller the second coat all over the rest of the wall.

For a really cool striped look, you could leave the indentations one color, and make the wall another color.

Answer 2

A better brush would help and a softer touch. Tr using Flotrol or Penetrol (one is for oil based, the other for latex). You can get it at Sherwin Williams or Home Depot. Follow the directions on the can. This additive makes the paint flow smoother, thus helping to eliminate brush marks. If the brush marks bother you, you'll have to sand them down and repaint. Good luck

Answer 3

Love iritadragon's response. That is what I was going to suggest. Could be very cool looking. What do you have to loose by trying. Otherwise, use a roller and don't be afraid to use a lot of paint.

Answer 4

you paint the slit first with a brush then go over with a roller which hides all but a little bit.

Answer 5

You are going to have to wait for it to dry, sand and paint again.
Try to use a small roller