how many coats of red paint are nneded to not see roller marks>?

Question

I used a dark tinted primer previously and still see roller marks!

Answer 1

roller marks usually mean that you're appling the paint with too much pressure on the roller. When you have painted the wall, go over it for a final time with long easy strokes in one direction. Top to bottem with as long a stroke as you can, then move over and continue. Nice and easy.

Answer 2

Two to three coats usually is sufficient if using a high quality paint. Sheen can be another factor especially with more coats of paint. I usually recommend a paint with a very low sheen, just above flat. If you are using a satin finish or higher, you will see more "problems" appear with multiple coats of paint, especially if you are looking at the wall from an angle. Many people believe putting on more paint will take care of the problem. Sometimes, however, it can actually escalate the problem. If you have already put 2 or 3 coats on (or more), you may try sanding the walls just to dull it down. Make sure the paint is cured enough to sand. Multiple coats take much longer to cure, especially in dark or intense colors. After sanding and removing dust thoroughly, try using a thinner nap roller cover like a 3/16". Allow the roller cover to work, and do not over work the roller cover. You shouldn't have to apply pressure to release paint. Reload the cover often. Pressure can cause roller marks to appear. Keep the roller cover wet, do not try to roll it dry. Many people try to get all of the paint out of the roller cover before they put it back into the tray. This is a mistake because you are not applying the paint at the same level throughout the wall, hence causing sheen differences or roller marks or both.

Answer 3

Roller marks...? You might have what painters call 'heavy edges'. Paint loads up on the outside of the roller sleeve and leaves lines as you paint. If so, try gently twisting the handle towards the direction you are painting. In other words, if you are painting a wall from left to right then you would twist the roller frame handle slightly towards the right. This will cause the left side of the roller to move softer over the wall removing any heavy edges left from paint off of the right side of the roller. Sounds complicated but isn't - practice, you'll get it.

Fyi, red is the worst color to work with because it doesn't cover well. I've seen cases where 4 coats of red were needed.

Sorry for such a long reply, but let me finish by telling you how best to paint with red. First, buy high quality paint. It makes a huge difference. Second, wash surface with TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) then lightly sand with 220 grit then prime with Zinsser or Kills primer. Roll out the walls as explained above.

Answer 4

I have a bathroom that I used gray tinted primer and put on 3 coats of red Baer paint and it still has not covered completely. I have since found out that if you are trying to use red paint you will either need to get primer tinted the same red you will use on the top coat and do 1 coat primer and 2 coats red. If you use anything but the red tinted primer it can take as many 6-7 coats to proper cover.

Answer 5

To prevent against roller marks with the color red, you need to work with a wet edge. So you need to paint the room fast. Do you have friends that you can recruit?

If that is not an option, why not rag the wall. Local art supply shop should sell the new rag roller. Then, it doesn't matter which way you paint you'll have this funky design and no roller marks! If your going bold might as well go stylish as well!

Good luck!

Answer 6

Did you use a red primer? It is my understanding that red paint has large pigment so it will take as many as 3 or 4 coats. Have you tried a roller with a different texture? what effect are you trying for, what about stripes?