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Applicators
Things You'll Need
 Paint
Drop Cloth
Tape
Paint Brush
Paint Pads
Foam and Bristle Brush
Solution:
You have your paint, your drop cloth and tape, but what's
the best applicator for the job? Well I have some ideas
 The old standby, a brush. Is still a great choice? They
come in lots of sizes and styles, they're easy to use;
give you nice coverage and if you buy a good one it can
last for years.
Don't like working with a brush? Paint pads give you a
crisp edge and a smooth finish; it's a great choice for a
novice because it gives you more control. I like using a
wide paint pad on furniture, nice, even coverage. The
tricky part is you have to work in one direction. And if
you have curvy areas a paint pad won't work well, you'll
need a foam or bristle brush!
If you're trying to cover a big space, like a room,
you'll need a brush or a pad to cut in around windows and
doors, but I would choose a roller for the walls. It
allows you to blend paint easily across the wall so you
don't have overlap lines. The key to choosing the right
roller is nap, that's the fuzzy cover on the roller. Rough
surfaces like stucco need a long nap; choose a shorter nap
for smooth surfaces like drywall. Another tip, buy a
roller with beveled ends; It'll give you a smoother finish
than a roller with blunt ends. |
