To become a reputable professional painter, it is only ideal that you use high-quality paint. On the other hand, using the right roller and brush also guarantees you a better quality paint job, for a much longer period. These facts sound so obvious, but when not considered in a keen manner, may end up destroying your reputation. Choosing the best quality painting equipment is, therefore, the first step to take you to realize a satisfactory job. Experts from the Quality Paint Institute, who have the passion of assisting inexperienced, provide the guidelines painters grow in this career.

Correctly Select Paint Brushes and RollersBrush

Two factories help in distinguishing a brush, those that have synthetic bristles as well as those made from natural bristles. The natural bristled brush is only ideal for the application of paint that is oil-based or alkyd. It is important that one put this into consideration at all time because this type of brush would absorb all water from latex paint, rendering its bristles limp and impossible to use when working.

Synthetic-bristled brushes, however, are a multipurpose brush. It is comfortable used when applying any paint, be it alkyd or latex paint. Some of the characteristics and features to look for in a top quality brush are as follows.

  • A quality paintbrush has flexible tips split towards the end for a finer finishing.
  • A tapered brush that has longer middle bristles compared to those at the edges. With this, it is much easier to paint a smooth and even layer of paint.
  • A good quality brush should have bristles measuring at least half the length of their width. For instance, if you have a bush that is about two inches wide, the bristles should weigh an average of three inches in length.

With a quality brush, you are sure to get a thick, smooth paint layer providing for a maximum uniform sheen. Lower quality paintbrushes alternatively allow for the piling up of dirt and let mold grow on ridges often left in the paint. Different brushes are the best suit to work on various projects. With a four-inch brush, which has three-quarters to an inch thickness, best applied in exterior painting, whereas a three-inch brush is suited for exterior painting in general. A three-inch brush is best applicable in the general picture of the interior.

You need a slightly small brush to cut in between edges and corners as you work in the interior. For painting window frames, interior and exterior trims as well as moldings, you need a one to two and a half angled sash brush for the job.

Rollers

Rollers preferred by many individuals to brushes probably because they are quick and easy to use. Even so, ensure that you only use synthetic roller covers when dealing with latex paint. The best quality rollers will assist you in attaining any set goals and standards by,

  • Retaining its original shape even when squeezed completely.
  • Not having any obvious seems that bring about streaks, which are noticeable after you have finished your paint job.
  • Having loose fibers. Based on the principle that a smoother surface requires a nap that is shorter. A rough surface, on the other hand, needs longer naps. Therefore, it is primarily necessary to select a nap that is of the right length on the roller cover

Some of the guidelines offered by experts from Quality Paint Institute are,

  • Use a short nap measuring about an eighth to quarter inches on a smooth plaster, metal or wallboard.
  • Use a three-eighth inch to half an inch on rough old, concrete or light textured boards.
  • A longer nap assuring between three-quarters to on length is ideal for heavy textured stucco bricks or concrete blocks.

Roller cage frames also come in some different and unique styles. The best frames are those that have seals towards the end to help maintain paint at the place it belongs, on the rollers.

Paint pads.

Paint pads come in handy when applying paint in areas that are extremely hard to reach such as behind radiators and in corners. For instance, many paint pads designed with synthetic material or plastic foam that is ideal for any color.

Feedback & Support