Is there any "special" technique that can limit this mess? I always seem to manage to get paint all over myself and nearby carpet / soft furnishings etc.! What is the best sheeting to put down to protect carpets etc.? Thanks, in advance.
2007-05-07 22:55:35 · 11 answers · asked by dwhealy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You have received some good answers so far but I'm going to add a couple of more idea's for you.
The obvious ones here already are.......
Drop Sheets (plastic, canvas, old sheets...to drape over furniture and carpeted area's where you are painting)
A good quality roller - don't go cheap here - if you have a smooth surface wall then you need a low nap (10mm/1/4 in) lint free roller.
The quality of your paint will also effect the amount of the splatter. The higher quality paint has less splatter because of the way it is made and the binders that are in it. It just rolls on smoother than the cheap paint and spreads further actually in the long run (in most cases) costing you less because you get more coverage out of a gallon of paint (600 sq feet as opposed to 450 sq feet from the cheaper brands) Always apply 2 coats of your finish coat.
Technique also plays a roll here - when you first load up your roller with paint in the tray - take off the excess in the upper part of the tray (the ribbed part). When you take your roller to the wall first roll on in a W pattern (this being done after you have done all your edging) Then roll out the W pattern till all is smooth and feathered in to adjacent sections...continue to finish your wall this way from top to bottom one side to the other.....feathering in each section as you go
Hope this has helped.
2007-05-08 01:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I prefer to use canvas paint tarps which stay in place better than plastic are washable and thereby good for the environment as you can reuse them. Make sure you don't put too much paint on the roller at once as that tends to lead to splattering. Use the roller tray to dispurse paint evenly. Use blue painters tape to tape off base boards and such. Use a brush for the areas around the baseboards and door molding, etc. then roll the rest. You might even try a smaller size roller which are easier to control.
2007-05-07 23:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's no really avoiding splatters...but you can avoid most of the mess by making sure you have drop cloths placed all over where ever you're painting.
Also, don't overload your roller. "squish" some of the paint off of your loaded roller in the dry area of your pan and don't roll like you have a train to catch !!! nice and easy in long, smooth strokes gives you a nicer finish and less mess.
one last thing, avoid plastic dropcloths if you can because they won't absorb any splatter, and you'll likely end up stepping in almost invisible splatter and spreading it around with your feet they also have a tendency to slide away from where you place them and you end up with a polka-dot floor or rug.
2007-05-07 23:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by mikster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy some plastic sheeting and blue or green painters' tape. Then roll the sheeting out and tape it to the base boards or floor to protect it. Thoroughly cover all furniture and carpets, and anything you don't want paint on, even windows. There are paper painters' hats you can buy to cover your hair, too. They are cheap, but you can use a shower cap, too. Use a paint scraper to scrape the roller on so you don't have too much paint, and thus, splatter all over the place. Happy coloring!
2007-05-07 23:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lots of patience.. combined with not too generous amount of paint on the roller which comes with a drip shield..and dont forget to shift all the furniture out or atleast right in the middle of the room, cover it all with old bed covers you were going to throw away anyway and protective sheets on the floor fixed with masking tape.
Good luck.
2007-05-07 23:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by Busy Bee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I found that the roller you use makes a big difference, I ended up buying a few different ones, until I got one that worked, the dearest roller is not necessarily the best!! Also watch how much paint you put on, no matter how good your roller is, if you put too much paint on it's going to splatter!
2007-05-07 23:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chestnut 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're putting too much paint on the roller and probably rolling too fast. I just use cheap plastic dropcloths.
2007-05-07 22:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Alice K 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hire painters... LOL
Seriously... A job worth paying for IMHO...
by the time you buy rollers with guards, drop cloths, pans and paint at retail... How much do you save???
2007-05-07 22:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some rollers have an attachment that acts like a shield.
2007-05-07 22:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
plastic sheeting
proper brushes
long time
2007-05-07 23:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋