2007-10-08 07:56:36 · 16 answers · asked by Geoff B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Cover everything up! Rollers are horrid for that. Try a paint pad maybe next time, but I still prefer a brush to be honest.
2007-10-08 08:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another thing you might be doing is using the wrong nap on the roller. Some rollers are made for flat surfaces, others for textured surfaces. If you use a thick roller on a flat surface you probably are using too much paint and it will be flying off somewhere. I find that GooGone works well in cleaning up paint spots after they dry - but only when well ventilated and doing small spaces at a time or it makes you loopy.
2007-10-08 19:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always cover all surfaces around the wall before painting
do not overload the roller with paint
also after washing the roller make sure it is COMPLETELY dry before using it again - wet roller spay a LOT trust me
roll slowly and gently without applying too much pressure on the roller
all this will *reduce* spraying but will not prevent it completely. if you do spray the paint, then make sure to clean it straight away with a damp cloth, if you let it dry it becomes harder to clean. most water based paints today are easy to clean off
happy diying !
2007-10-08 23:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know those lampshade things that vets use for cats and dogs to stop them biting themselves after surgery. well make one of them out of plastic sheet, or cut a sheet of perspex type of stuff as long as it is underneath the roller and you can see what you are doing.
This can be put round the roller base OR on your wrist
Iv just painted the units in my kitchen after painting the wall and noticed the dots on the worksurface as I was finishing it.LOL Now I know what it is...Yes you guessed. The plastic cover for the roller was an afterthought
2007-10-08 08:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rollers allways cause this problem no matter how you do it you will end up with paint spots! I use a paint pad instead they use less paint and you dont get any spots anywhere! you can get them from any good hardware store about the same price as a roller as well.
2007-10-08 09:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by gert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a roller that will not spray paint i think they are more expensive ,those little dots are very hard to remove .
2007-10-08 08:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get rollers with shields on them to help prevent this. If it is a smooth surface a 3/8 nap roller will be the one you need to use.
2007-10-12 04:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by stacy8993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your putting a bit to much paint on the roller mate put less on and it wont splash
2007-10-08 08:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by baza1984 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I store folded extension cords in them. It keeps them from tangling and I can label the tube with length or special purpose (i.e. waffle iron). I give them to the houserabbit as chew toys. They get gnawed and tossed about. I put several into a coffee tin or similar as dividers for long straight knitting needles. If I'm out of paper towels, I leave the last tube on the rack and drape a cloth towel over it. Slit the tube lengthwise and slip it over a rough wooden edge or a metal one. It's looks tacky, but it'll save nylon hose or prevent freezing hands in winter or burning 'em in summer.
2016-04-07 21:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover every thing with dust sheets.
Dont have to much paint on the roller
2007-10-09 22:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋