I was having a dreadful time with rolling a very dark blue feature wall last night. Watched this video and today I re-painted wall following it exactly. I’ve never had a wall look so even when wet let alone dry. You gave proper in-depth guidance on when and how to load your roller, so many others never do. Thank you so much from bonnie Scotland.
Heck yeah same situation - DARK blue and lap marks. I'm getting ready to try this technique myself. Was loading right and keeping wet edge, etc. but not doing the final "layoff" step where all in the same direction. Hoping this is the fix!
Came back to say it worked! I painted exactly as described here (in my case was using an 18 roller) and it worked - no more lap marks! Thank you! For ref: The paint was Sherwin Williams Emerald "After the storm" (DARK blue) flat. It was a complete bear with the lap marks despite being flat. But the technique here was the cure!
Absolutely awesome basic to the point. I have a painted wall after watching your video, This is the first time in my life by the way I’m 66 years old that I have painted a wall without screwing it up. Thank you absolutely awesome.
I recently did a 2 story stairwell wall in an almost black egshel with a big window at the bottom, so even the slightest imperfection would show. Man, did I have to move fast even with an 18" roller to keep a wet edge! Glad to say it turned out great.
I just re-painted our living room walls using this method. We went with BM regal in Mohegan sage. A very dark green. It left a killer finish with 1 coat. The walls were previously BM regal also. I used 2 coats though with definitely some dry napping. thank you!!!!
Hey Chris - this was helpful! We've been in the process of redoing our living room - remove wallpaper (ugh), prep with Zinsser Gardz, prime, then paint with SW Duration 9058 in satin finish. My first two coats on one wall earlier this week came out pretty rough with a number of runs, sags, and roller marks. I stumbled across this video this morning prior to starting, did a third coat on the problem wall, then did a second coat on my other wall and they are looking GREAT. This was also helpful in applying Gardz on one of the walls I haven't gotten to yet. The other times I did it I don't think I loaded the roller enough and ended up having to do it twice; your demonstration of how to load the roller and especially how often to reload the roller helped a lot and I think I may be able to get away with a single coat this time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hello from Boston- I have to send a thank you! I was having the hardest time getting my walls to look even, and I was getting quite frustrated with having to do things over and over again. Your video, and detailed instructions solved the problem entirely. I can't thank you enough
I've oainted for 6 years snd struggle to not have high sheen paint not flash. About to give this a try
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Thank you! I've used white paint/primer to cover a previously hideous grey-brown. Will soon use some green to cover it up too, but trying to make a good base with the primer first. Will try this now on my fourth attempt 😅 So basically: Load properly. Make a roller length. Load with paint, start with 50% of the roller on the wall with wet paint and the other 50% on the unpainted space. After three "lapses", go over it (layout, I think you said?) from top to bottom. Repeat.
Great advice but difficult in application as a one man project especially with high walls. My cut in edges would be dry by the time I got done and moved on to the roller.
Hey Chris Thank you so much for this video. I followed your painting tips to the letter and I am amazed how good the finish on my walls was after the 2nd coat! As you say - work fast and ensure that wet edge. One thing I would say to others is buy quality rollers and brushes and look after them by cleaning and storing them them properly. It makes a huge difference. Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks for the video you're the one who made me realize I really need to keep my roller saturated, much better results since! But I see you overlap by 50% the freshly loaded roller (1:31), don't you end up with too much paint? When reloading I usually go to a new column and then backroll with 50% overlaps. Anyway maybe I'll just try your technique and see how it goes
Adding a paint extender also keeps the open time of the paint longer and reduces lap lines and brush marks. The faster the paint dries the more lap marks. Which is why oil based alkyd paints usually ends up having the best finish.....great video btw and great explanation!
@Painting_Inspiration would this change the paints original composition negatively? I only ask because I've spent ages picking my paint for it's durability etc and I'm so desperate to get it right this time 😂😭
No it doesn't change the durability. I use Benjamin Moore paint extender and it is 100% acrylic. So it doesn't change the robustness of high quality paints. And it probably strengthens low quality paints because they are not usually 100% acrylic. But follow the directions on the label. I personally don't use more than 1 cup per gallon. Flows smooth like butter and keeps the open time long enough where it dries slowly and looks amazing.
So I generally cut in everything with my paintbrush and then go back and paint. Is this the right way or will it cause problems? My concern is if I cut in the ceiling edge and a corner of a single wall and then return with the roller to paint that single wall, that the cut in paint will be starting to get tacky and I will have problems.
Thank you for the video. I rewrote the points as notes. I was about to switch to a brush, but now I know the technique. Excellent video! Today, I applied your technique and I had to re "layout", but I made sure the roller was wet. I thought I had a too wet column, but it faded into the surrounding color! I was smiling! That was my 5th coat!!! Now, thanks to you, I have the confidence to continue to bigger walls!!!!!
Add floetrol to all latex paint. Makes a huge difference! Also, when rolling start a wet sleeve about one sleeve length away from the wet area and work back into the wet area. I agree NEVER stop in the middle of a wall or ceiling. Always square of before taking a break. Cut each wall then roll it out. Do not cut in all the walls on finish coats, instead cut and roll each wall especially on the finish coat.
I'd love to see some footage of how you get paint on your roller. Mine ends up with either too little paint or dripping. And then it drips off the ends as I'm rolling it. I'm using Wooster rollers - they are decent quality, right?
Lap marks a rarely an issue. Either the room is super warm and causing the paint to dry too fast or you're not applying enough paint, which also causes it to dry fast, and if you're using a higher sheen paint the problem will be more apparent than a low sheen.
Help my roller keeps coming out of handle yes it is the dollar tree brand is that me applying too much pressure and not enough paint or wack supplies/ also can I layer water-based paint on top of acrylic because I started with acrylic and I know that’s a really thick paint versus not what I have available I’m hoping it’s gonna cover a well
Another approach is to add 4 oz of Floetrol per gallon of latex paint. It eliminates brush marks and slows drying of the paint. If I have the occasional lap mark I find I can mitigate them by using a heat gun on low, then rolling over them with a damp roller.
How do you know when you have too much paint on your roller? Seems to me like rolling the width of a roller only is going to be way too much paint on the wall yet it's not. Could a saturated 3/8 microfiber roller do at least one and half? I guess it comes to experience and the type of paint as well?
I did as you suggest but anyway I see connections- lines. My paint was satin might be because it is shiny and walls are level 5. I tried to sand after airless spraying walls with primer and mud, after that since under lamp some places where uneven, to make it smooth. Then, I tried with roller to make not be seen some imperfections on the walls and that it happened. I see lines. Now I did send one more time and planing to spray since roller leaves lines on straight walls. Please, give me some tips how I should paint ( preferably without roller since it takes longer time and never smooth)straight walls. I want walls to be very very smooth no texture or imperfections at all.
Love the content! I’ve learned a lot from you and it’s much appreciated. Is “laying out” or “laying off” as important with flat paint? Instead of just backrolling?
The biggest issue isn’t enough paint on roller and then trying to stretch the paint out across the wall with a half dry roller. The other big issue that took me forever as a very young guy is i muscled the roller too much back then . Do a couple swipes then look at your roller-if you see one side or the other is caved in you are putting too much pressure on one side. Even out your pressure on the roller -change your grip or whatever it takes.
It's been about ten years since I painted a wall with latex, and I'm finding it very difficult to keep a wet edge with today's newest paints. They all dry too damn fast. If you have a textured wall, imperfections may not matter. However, many of us DIY'ers enjoy perfection, and we enjoy glass-smooth walls, even with flat/matte paint. Perfection for a DIY'er usually means we don't like to rush. Professionals tend to be faster by default, because they paint more often, and it's a money-making issue. With the new quick-dry paint formulas, DIY'ers are forced to paint faster, otherwise, they're going to need an extender to get the best results. And many of the new paint formulas are forbidding the use of additives, so this all becomes one expensive experiment. After a lifetime of painting projects that I've always enjoyed doing, I can't believe the struggles I'm now encountering. And of course I'm older, so I'm slower by default. LOL. Thank you for your helpful videos.
@@prophecynewschannel7398 Sorry, but two coats is NOT the answer. A second coat over a bad first coat solves no problems. I wrote extensively about my recent issue with Dynasty paint on that video. The lap marks were insane, and I found them impossible to fix. If you dared go over them, you got a stippled edge. HORRIFYING. I was furious, and I got a refund on that awful paint.
@@j340_official Well, of course I knew that, but in NYC, it's March. It's still winter. We have excellent ventilation, but the space is cooler than average. Did not matter. The Dynasty paint edge near the ceiling was already dry by the time I could get back up there with the roller. No matter how hard I tried, I could not keep a wet edge. In 40+ years of painting, I've never worked so hard on getting a small wall perfect. I'm still working on it. LOL.
@@KJ_nyc yeah. I am no professional at painting but was using sherwin Williams emerald and lowering the temps kept the paint wet for long enough for me to lay it out and back roll and smooth out the paint before moving on to the next section of the wall. The final job is no lap marks a nice clean even finish. When the temps were higher I was having hella trouble. I also sanded in between coats. Good luck!
Do you fine sandpaper the wall before painting the way you demonstrated. I previously painted the wall twice as lines were showing and I still have lines on my painted wall. What’s the best way to prepare the wall beforehand?
Thanks! When you say layout I assume that's the same as backrolling? Also if spraying the wall then doing a layout, would you layout just the primer coats on new plaster or each coat? I assume texture would come from primer coats so my topcoat can just be sprayed on and not backrolled/layed out. But I would still be able to touch up with a roller to match texture in the future if ever needed?
My boss is always getting on me about me leaving lines on the walls even tho they usually always go away when the paint drys. You're demonstration was way better than my boss's. Thanks chris!
Can you do a video on using interior paints with a sheen? Wet edge or not, there will be a time when a touch-up is needed. Ive painted thousands of walls and have never figured out how to keep a glossy paint looking nice while rolling, when brushing is required (which is 99% of the time)
When you are rolling your first coat how many roller lengths do you typically do as opposed to when you are rolling your finish coat? Or is it the same every time like you demonstrated in this video? One roller length 3 times then lay it out rinse and repeat?
That is a good question. I'm a professional painter and I still always backroll to eliminate them. Would be a big time saver if I could solve that problem.
Me personally, I've found the biggest reason for lap marks on ceiling when spraying is not going heavy enough usually via inconsistencies in speed of overlap, or pulling off too much paint if backrolling. Also if you spray in the direction of natural light coming in from windows seems to help, that way if there's a ridge from overlapping/fingers as the tip wears out the light won't cast a shadow over the ridge since it will be parallel to the natural light. Having a flatter paint obviously Also helps a lot but you won't always have that luxury
Can you do this video on say a 20ft interior wall. On like a wild staircase? That's when I seem to get haloing. Its as if I need 4 guys to paint one wall I certain situations. Can you show videos in super difficult spots?
I am going to lose my mind haha Painting a wall to dark grey colour and the wall is kinda textured and not flat so I always see the lines. What can I do ? 😢
You are the only one I have seen that rolls a line overlaying the other? Why is that? I have tried this and it works but I worry I’m putting too much paint on
@@fairamir1 , even with dark flat paint? I just painted a room with SW Duration Flat Iron Ore (very dark grey) and I have visible shade difference where I cut in and used a small roller at the ceiling and baseboard. I will be trying to do it in one go with a paint extender.
Duration flat in darker colors is a horrific paint to use. I can’t believe sherwin Williams is still selling that crap. Your Paint is never going to be even you’re always gonna have those overlap marks. You can try spraying for better results, but the outcome is going to be almost the same.
@@IMABEAST191 , thanks a ton for commenting this. I thought my technique was subpar and I was going crazy. I did end up repainting the walls, except thist ime I was cutting ceiling and baseboard as I went. I also rolled as close as possible to the edges with the big roller. It came out good and looks acceptable. I usually use Benjamin Moore Regal Select, Aura, or Scuff-X, so this wasn't a nice introduction to SW brand for me...
If light hits at the right angle of a wall? How come I see paint stippling? It’s like I see the stippling in rows in every other roller width section?? I swear I use enough paint and keep a wet edge? Or…. I’m not using enough paint? But it feels like I am? It’s a satin sheen Sherwin Williams Emerald. Good quality paint I’m pretty sure. I get everything real wet like two rows of the roller width. then go back and roll top to bottom to keep the stippling the same throughout the whole wall. Can this stippling effect I’m dealing with be because there might be waves on the wall causing shadows that cause a messy stipple look?? I know this is a lot sorry… any advice would be great! Thanks!
F"*ked if I can get my paint to make straight lines like that. And get it to go top to bottom in one dip too. Got a 6ft wide al... Ive made a complete mess of it
People do not be discouraged! I’m a journeyman painter. But I paint in a shipyard so it’s a bit different. I never painted at home or inside houses before. I wish I could put before and after pics but I was painting an office and it looked horribly streaky. I’ve been painting for years and didn’t think I would be that bad. 30 minutes later after it dried, the paint job looked 100% perfect. The paint might appear streaky while your painting. That’s because the wet color and dry color are 2 different colors. This type of paint dries fast so it will appear streaky as your still painting. But don’t panic until it dries. I promise anybody can paint.
Another reason for leaving lines is using the roller incorrectly. The roller has a leading edge and a feather edge. The leading edge is where the pressure is. The side that is connected to the roller. The feather edge is the open side. Lead with the leading edge. . Overlap with the feather edge.
Thanks man. I painted for the first time in my life on my ceiling. I used a flat white paint. I am seeing some lap marks after 2 coats. After watching this I think I really didn’t load my roller cover enough and I should have tried more to do a full line at a time, rather than trying to do 1.5-2 lines with 1 “load” of paint. I’ll keep this in mind for next time, hope I don’t look at the ceiling too much 😂
I was in the painting business for 50 years. This video may help some people but 50% overlapping wet paint into wet paint is not a professional method. A good painter would have the wall finished by the time this guy painted a fourth of it. In reading the comments I think most people have the problem of using too thin of a nap roller which holds very little paint. A half inch nap is an absolute minimum that I would ever use.
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A PRO that puts masking tape on a ceiling😬, show us a detailed close up of that wall once your 'saturated' roller has finished.....im sure it will be 'perfect' or a 'pro' finish like all the rest of your videos do.....one coat like normal...PRO? 😁
I was having a dreadful time with rolling a very dark blue feature wall last night. Watched this video and today I re-painted wall following it exactly. I’ve never had a wall look so even when wet let alone dry. You gave proper in-depth guidance on when and how to load your roller, so many others never do.
Thank you so much from bonnie Scotland.
Thank you for sharing🤙
Many thanks. Just about to redecorate. Appreciate your tips. New Zealand.
Heck yeah same situation - DARK blue and lap marks. I'm getting ready to try this technique myself. Was loading right and keeping wet edge, etc. but not doing the final "layoff" step where all in the same direction. Hoping this is the fix!
Came back to say it worked! I painted exactly as described here (in my case was using an 18 roller) and it worked - no more lap marks! Thank you! For ref: The paint was Sherwin Williams Emerald "After the storm" (DARK blue) flat. It was a complete bear with the lap marks despite being flat. But the technique here was the cure!
My man!!! You’ve got me painting like I was a pro!! I appreciate your knowledge!!!
Absolutely awesome basic to the point. I have a painted wall after watching your video, This is the first time in my life by the way I’m 66 years old that I have painted a wall without screwing it up. Thank you absolutely awesome.
I recently did a 2 story stairwell wall in an almost black egshel with a big window at the bottom, so even the slightest imperfection would show. Man, did I have to move fast even with an 18" roller to keep a wet edge! Glad to say it turned out great.
Thanks for your thoughts
That's when you appreciate the extra paint in a lambswool cover :)
I just re-painted our living room walls using this method. We went with BM regal in Mohegan sage. A very dark green. It left a killer finish with 1 coat. The walls were previously BM regal also. I used 2 coats though with definitely some dry napping. thank you!!!!
Hey Chris - this was helpful! We've been in the process of redoing our living room - remove wallpaper (ugh), prep with Zinsser Gardz, prime, then paint with SW Duration 9058 in satin finish. My first two coats on one wall earlier this week came out pretty rough with a number of runs, sags, and roller marks. I stumbled across this video this morning prior to starting, did a third coat on the problem wall, then did a second coat on my other wall and they are looking GREAT.
This was also helpful in applying Gardz on one of the walls I haven't gotten to yet. The other times I did it I don't think I loaded the roller enough and ended up having to do it twice; your demonstration of how to load the roller and especially how often to reload the roller helped a lot and I think I may be able to get away with a single coat this time.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hello from Boston- I have to send a thank you! I was having the hardest time getting my walls to look even, and I was getting quite frustrated with having to do things over and over again. Your video, and detailed instructions solved the problem entirely. I can't thank you enough
You are welcome!
I've oainted for 6 years snd struggle to not have high sheen paint not flash. About to give this a try
Thank you! I've used white paint/primer to cover a previously hideous grey-brown. Will soon use some green to cover it up too, but trying to make a good base with the primer first. Will try this now on my fourth attempt 😅
So basically: Load properly. Make a roller length.
Load with paint, start with 50% of the roller on the wall with wet paint and the other 50% on the unpainted space.
After three "lapses", go over it (layout, I think you said?) from top to bottom.
Repeat.
Great advice but difficult in application as a one man project especially with high walls. My cut in edges would be dry by the time I got done and moved on to the roller.
One wall at a time
@@hippo-potamus I agree. I hate to feel like I have to try to speed paint.
Hey Chris
Thank you so much for this video. I followed your painting tips to the letter and I am amazed how good the finish on my walls was after the 2nd coat! As you say - work fast and ensure that wet edge.
One thing I would say to others is buy quality rollers and brushes and look after them by cleaning and storing them them properly. It makes a huge difference.
Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks for the video you're the one who made me realize I really need to keep my roller saturated, much better results since! But I see you overlap by 50% the freshly loaded roller (1:31), don't you end up with too much paint? When reloading I usually go to a new column and then backroll with 50% overlaps. Anyway maybe I'll just try your technique and see how it goes
Thanks for watching
Great video, I also find using an latex paint extender is extremely helpful especially with those dark colors.
I agree
@@Idahopainterwhat’s your process for rolling a 14’ wall?
Adding a paint extender also keeps the open time of the paint longer and reduces lap lines and brush marks. The faster the paint dries the more lap marks. Which is why oil based alkyd paints usually ends up having the best finish.....great video btw and great explanation!
Thanks for sharing!
@Painting_Inspiration would this change the paints original composition negatively? I only ask because I've spent ages picking my paint for it's durability etc and I'm so desperate to get it right this time 😂😭
No it doesn't change the durability. I use Benjamin Moore paint extender and it is 100% acrylic. So it doesn't change the robustness of high quality paints. And it probably strengthens low quality paints because they are not usually 100% acrylic.
But follow the directions on the label. I personally don't use more than 1 cup per gallon. Flows smooth like butter and keeps the open time long enough where it dries slowly and looks amazing.
I'm going to redo my wall after seeing this video tonight. Thank you for the instruction.
So I generally cut in everything with my paintbrush and then go back and paint. Is this the right way or will it cause problems? My concern is if I cut in the ceiling edge and a corner of a single wall and then return with the roller to paint that single wall, that the cut in paint will be starting to get tacky and I will have problems.
This is the best explanation I have seen! 👍Many thanks! 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video. I rewrote the points as notes. I was about to switch to a brush, but now I know the technique. Excellent video!
Today, I applied your technique and I had to re "layout", but I made sure the roller was wet. I thought I had a too wet column, but it faded into the surrounding color! I was smiling! That was my 5th coat!!! Now, thanks to you, I have the confidence to continue to bigger walls!!!!!
Great tip to overlap roller by 50%. I'll do that from now to forever!
Very good video to the point
Practical advice, straight to the point. That was great. Greetings from Prague. CZ
Thank you.
The pro's make it look so easy 😂love your ink man 👍
Add floetrol to all latex paint. Makes a huge difference! Also, when rolling start a wet sleeve about one sleeve length away from the wet area and work back into the wet area. I agree NEVER stop in the middle of a wall or ceiling. Always square of before taking a break. Cut each wall then roll it out. Do not cut in all the walls on finish coats, instead cut and roll each wall especially on the finish coat.
How much per gallon?
Thanks for this video. I watched alot of videos and this one was the best. I applied your tips and my wall turned out great. Thanks !
I'd love to see some footage of how you get paint on your roller. Mine ends up with either too little paint or dripping. And then it drips off the ends as I'm rolling it.
I'm using Wooster rollers - they are decent quality, right?
Those are supposed to be the best of the best rollers.
Thanks!
Lap marks a rarely an issue. Either the room is super warm and causing the paint to dry too fast or you're not applying enough paint, which also causes it to dry fast, and if you're using a higher sheen paint the problem will be more apparent than a low sheen.
Help my roller keeps coming out of handle yes it is the dollar tree brand is that me applying too much pressure and not enough paint or wack supplies/ also can I layer water-based paint on top of acrylic because I started with acrylic and I know that’s a really thick paint versus not what I have available I’m hoping it’s gonna cover a well
Get a better roller and handle at a big box store.😊
Great video! Straight to the point!
Thank you I did a great job bc I watched your video
Another approach is to add 4 oz of Floetrol per gallon of latex paint. It eliminates brush marks and slows drying of the paint. If I have the occasional lap mark I find I can mitigate them by using a heat gun on low, then rolling over them with a damp roller.
How do you know when you have too much paint on your roller? Seems to me like rolling the width of a roller only is going to be way too much paint on the wall yet it's not. Could a saturated 3/8 microfiber roller do at least one and half? I guess it comes to experience and the type of paint as well?
I feel the same
I did as you suggest but anyway I see connections- lines. My paint was satin might be because it is shiny and walls are level 5. I tried to sand after airless spraying walls with primer and mud, after that since under lamp some places where uneven, to make it smooth. Then, I tried with roller to make not be seen some imperfections on the walls and that it happened. I see lines. Now I did send one more time and planing to spray since roller leaves lines on straight walls. Please, give me some tips how I should paint ( preferably without roller since it takes longer time and never smooth)straight walls. I want walls to be very very smooth no texture or imperfections at all.
Great info!!TY
You are welcome
Wish I watched this video before-now I'm gonna be on my 3rd coat LOL
Brilliant 👏 🇬🇧 thank you
Love the content! I’ve learned a lot from you and it’s much appreciated.
Is “laying out” or “laying off” as important with flat paint? Instead of just backrolling?
You’re the man for a reason Chris! Thanks for the good tip again. Rock on.
Glad to help
The biggest issue isn’t enough paint on roller and then trying to stretch the paint out across the wall with a half dry roller. The other big issue that took me forever as a very young guy is i muscled the roller too much back then . Do a couple swipes then look at your roller-if you see one side or the other is caved in you are putting too much pressure on one side. Even out your pressure on the roller -change your grip or whatever it takes.
I feel like I have to use that bit of pressure to control my roller or it has a mind of its own. Herd to get a balance.
It's been about ten years since I painted a wall with latex, and I'm finding it very difficult to keep a wet edge with today's newest paints. They all dry too damn fast. If you have a textured wall, imperfections may not matter. However, many of us DIY'ers enjoy perfection, and we enjoy glass-smooth walls, even with flat/matte paint. Perfection for a DIY'er usually means we don't like to rush. Professionals tend to be faster by default, because they paint more often, and it's a money-making issue. With the new quick-dry paint formulas, DIY'ers are forced to paint faster, otherwise, they're going to need an extender to get the best results. And many of the new paint formulas are forbidding the use of additives, so this all becomes one expensive experiment. After a lifetime of painting projects that I've always enjoyed doing, I can't believe the struggles I'm now encountering. And of course I'm older, so I'm slower by default. LOL. Thank you for your helpful videos.
Paint dries faster when the temp is higher. If you can, turn down the temp. I had to do this recently and it helped me a ton.
@@prophecynewschannel7398 Sorry, but two coats is NOT the answer. A second coat over a bad first coat solves no problems. I wrote extensively about my recent issue with Dynasty paint on that video. The lap marks were insane, and I found them impossible to fix. If you dared go over them, you got a stippled edge. HORRIFYING. I was furious, and I got a refund on that awful paint.
@@j340_official Well, of course I knew that, but in NYC, it's March. It's still winter. We have excellent ventilation, but the space is cooler than average. Did not matter. The Dynasty paint edge near the ceiling was already dry by the time I could get back up there with the roller. No matter how hard I tried, I could not keep a wet edge. In 40+ years of painting, I've never worked so hard on getting a small wall perfect. I'm still working on it. LOL.
@@KJ_nyc yeah. I am no professional at painting but was using sherwin Williams emerald and lowering the temps kept the paint wet for long enough for me to lay it out and back roll and smooth out the paint before moving on to the next section of the wall. The final job is no lap marks a nice clean even finish. When the temps were higher I was having hella trouble. I also sanded in between coats. Good luck!
It’s very hard to keep a wet edge with this water base paint
Do you fine sandpaper the wall before painting the way you demonstrated.
I previously painted the wall twice as lines were showing and I still have lines on my painted wall.
What’s the best way to prepare the wall beforehand?
Sand before repainting because painting over the lines doesn’t make them disappear unfortunately I learned the hard-way.
The master at work
Thanks
What kind of finish is the paint you used?
Thx for the tips :D Nice Guns brother!
Hey could you tell me what sleeves you use on your roller please. Thanks
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What color is that Blue Note?
Thanks! When you say layout I assume that's the same as backrolling? Also if spraying the wall then doing a layout, would you layout just the primer coats on new plaster or each coat? I assume texture would come from primer coats so my topcoat can just be sprayed on and not backrolled/layed out. But I would still be able to touch up with a roller to match texture in the future if ever needed?
Backrolling with a consistent layout
My boss is always getting on me about me leaving lines on the walls even tho they usually always go away when the paint drys. You're demonstration was way better than my boss's. Thanks chris!
Thanks Brandon
Every time I see him roll a wall... I think to myself... I would hire you to work for my team lool.
Latex paint thinner does wonders and you get more from your paint and less application stress on your muscles.
I feel like I go through so much paint if I were to get my roller that wet? Are you supposed to need like multiple cans of paint per small room?
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what nap are you using for smooth walls?
Can you do a video on using interior paints with a sheen? Wet edge or not, there will be a time when a touch-up is needed. Ive painted thousands of walls and have never figured out how to keep a glossy paint looking nice while rolling, when brushing is required (which is 99% of the time)
Great suggestion!
When you are rolling your first coat how many roller lengths do you typically do as opposed to when you are rolling your finish coat? Or is it the same every time like you demonstrated in this video? One roller length 3 times then lay it out rinse and repeat?
Same just heavier on the second
Can you do a video on how to avoid lap marks or flashing when spraying walls or ceilings?
That is a good question. I'm a professional painter and I still always backroll to eliminate them. Would be a big time saver if I could solve that problem.
Spraying cross pattern works for me.
He has one on his page somewhere. Talks about paying attention to the light and cross hatching a bit.
Will do
Me personally, I've found the biggest reason for lap marks on ceiling when spraying is not going heavy enough usually via inconsistencies in speed of overlap, or pulling off too much paint if backrolling. Also if you spray in the direction of natural light coming in from windows seems to help, that way if there's a ridge from overlapping/fingers as the tip wears out the light won't cast a shadow over the ridge since it will be parallel to the natural light. Having a flatter paint obviously Also helps a lot but you won't always have that luxury
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Apply the paint the roll over it in one direction so the paint is on even
Can you do this video on say a 20ft interior wall.
On like a wild staircase?
That's when I seem to get haloing.
Its as if I need 4 guys to paint one wall I certain situations.
Can you show videos in super difficult spots?
I have several videos on that
I am going to lose my mind haha
Painting a wall to dark grey colour and the wall is kinda textured and not flat so I always see the lines. What can I do ? 😢
You are the only one I have seen that rolls a line overlaying the other? Why is that? I have tried this and it works but I worry I’m putting too much paint on
No lap marks with flat paints. I always edge out an entire room first...I never get any lap marks at all.
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@@fairamir1 , even with dark flat paint? I just painted a room with SW Duration Flat Iron Ore (very dark grey) and I have visible shade difference where I cut in and used a small roller at the ceiling and baseboard. I will be trying to do it in one go with a paint extender.
Duration flat in darker colors is a horrific paint to use. I can’t believe sherwin Williams is still selling that crap. Your Paint is never going to be even you’re always gonna have those overlap marks. You can try spraying for better results, but the outcome is going to be almost the same.
@@IMABEAST191 , thanks a ton for commenting this. I thought my technique was subpar and I was going crazy. I did end up repainting the walls, except thist ime I was cutting ceiling and baseboard as I went. I also rolled as close as possible to the edges with the big roller. It came out good and looks acceptable. I usually use Benjamin Moore Regal Select, Aura, or Scuff-X, so this wasn't a nice introduction to SW brand for me...
If light hits at the right angle of a wall? How come I see paint stippling? It’s like I see the stippling in rows in every other roller width section??
I swear I use enough paint and keep a wet edge? Or…. I’m not using enough paint? But it feels like I am?
It’s a satin sheen Sherwin Williams Emerald. Good quality paint I’m pretty sure.
I get everything real wet like two rows of the roller width. then go back and roll top to bottom to keep the stippling the same throughout the whole wall.
Can this stippling effect I’m dealing with be because there might be waves on the wall causing shadows that cause a messy stipple look??
I know this is a lot sorry… any advice would be great! Thanks!
What size nap roller are you using?
Microfibre sleeves are notorious for causing flashing if you're using emerald. Polyester sleeves only and don't back roll too much
For the people wondering, he is using a special roller made out of led, that's why he is so jacked!
What is your favorite roller? Brand and Knapp thickness?
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It’s the first coat of a dark color no need to worry so much. And make sure the cage bar is to the new side it will cause much less lines
Thanks for sharing
Double sided frame is best
People need to mix their paint properly too. Under mixed paint causes color discrepancies.
Box your paints
@@Idahopainter What does box your paints mean? Also, what color is that? It’s really nice.
Boxing your paint, means to pour it back and forth into two separate bucket's.
@@moniquesedillo7373 how many times?
@@MV-wb2cz until it's thoroughly mixed. 5-6x maybe
F"*ked if I can get my paint to make straight lines like that. And get it to go top to bottom in one dip too. Got a 6ft wide al... Ive made a complete mess of it
People do not be discouraged!
I’m a journeyman painter. But I paint in a shipyard so it’s a bit different. I never painted at home or inside houses before. I wish I could put before and after pics but I was painting an office and it looked horribly streaky. I’ve been painting for years and didn’t think I would be that bad. 30 minutes later after it dried, the paint job looked 100% perfect. The paint might appear streaky while your painting. That’s because the wet color and dry color are 2 different colors. This type of paint dries fast so it will appear streaky as your still painting. But don’t panic until it dries. I promise anybody can paint.
Do you use your trailer on every jobsite? Do you leave your trailer on-site?
I use it an leave it
Another reason for leaving lines is using the roller incorrectly. The roller has a leading edge and a feather edge. The leading edge is where the pressure is. The side that is connected to the roller. The feather edge is the open side.
Lead with the leading edge. . Overlap with the feather edge.
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Well I've got a whole wall to repaint tomorrow 😂😂😂😂
yeah me too
Why on earth is the cut in all over the california?
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But loading your roller up with paint also leads to drips and curtains... And when you go back and try to roll those out, you get lap lines!
It’s all about finding the right balance
When he's not painting he's carrying semi trucks over his head
Thanks man. I painted for the first time in my life on my ceiling. I used a flat white paint. I am seeing some lap marks after 2 coats.
After watching this I think I really didn’t load my roller cover enough and I should have tried more to do a full line at a time, rather than trying to do 1.5-2 lines with 1 “load” of paint.
I’ll keep this in mind for next time, hope I don’t look at the ceiling too much 😂
Keep it super wet
painted the walls and kept the roller as wet as i could. had to buy a second bucket of paint but it was worth it.@@Idahopainter
Don't walls look improperly covered if you don't have enough paint on them, meaning an extra coat
I get a premium paint and do one coat on each wall.
Rolling with anything but an 18 inch roller in a room is for amateurs, with an 18 inch roller, done right you won't see a single line or roller mark.
I was in the painting business for 50 years. This video may help some people but 50% overlapping wet paint into wet paint is not a professional method. A good painter would have the wall finished by the time this guy painted a fourth of it. In reading the comments I think most people have the problem of using too thin of a nap roller which holds very little paint. A half inch nap is an absolute minimum that I would ever use.
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Yep, after making all those mistakes! ALL OF THEM! SMH
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At no point did this guy clean the edges of the roller sleeve. Guaranteed roller lines. Good video. Bad painter.
Way to much paint if you keep over lapping, whatever happened to starting away from the lines and working the paint towards the lines then laying off,
Putting a full roller full straight down the edge he hasn't a clue how to roll a wall😂😂😂
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A PRO that puts masking tape on a ceiling😬, show us a detailed close up of that wall once your 'saturated' roller has finished.....im sure it will be 'perfect' or a 'pro' finish like all the rest of your videos do.....one coat like normal...PRO? 😁
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Great video! Straight to the point