How to properly paint walls with a roller?

Plastering and painting works accompany any type of repair. Not only the general appearance of the room depends on the quality of painting the walls, but also new possibilities for design are opening up. Therefore, this process must be treated responsibly. Traditionally, painting is done with a roller. This tool is considered universal, as it allows you to quickly carry out finishing work on large walls. To properly paint the surface of the floors, it is enough to choose the appropriate type of roller and master the elementary technique of applying paint.

Wall painting is a difficult type of decoration that requires special preparation of the room, careful selection of materials and special tools. If you plan to do the painting work with your own hands, then you need to have certain skills so that the composition of the paint is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the walls. Application should be carried out in such a way that the final layer is free of marks and streaks.

Most DIYers recommend applying paint to the walls with a roller. They can also be used to paint the ceiling.

Today there are two ways to paint walls:

• Perform vertical arm movements from top to bottom.
• Perform movements from the bottom up to the starting point.
• You can paint the surface horizontally with a roller.

Thanks to the first method, the base becomes smooth without stripes, while the second technique allows you to simultaneously cover the entire area of ​​the wall to be painted. In this case, both in the first and in the second case, the coloring is carried out in several layers.

Painting work can be started only when the surface of the walls is prepared and has an ideal structure without cracks and defects. It is worth noting that the roller is used for flat areas; in order to paint over the ends and corners, you need to choose special brushes. In addition, you can create unusual patterns and compositions on the walls with a textured roller. To do this, you must separately purchase attachments with a picture. By pressing on the roller during the painting process, the shades of the paint will change and the result will be beautiful abstractions.

The quality of wall decoration depends on various factors, the main of which is the correct choice of tool. Since huge areas are painted with a roller, it is necessary to select in advance its appropriate size and "fur coat". If voluminous painting work is planned, then it is advisable to purchase large versions with a width of at least 30 cm. Small tools are also on sale (the size of their nozzles does not exceed 3 cm). They are ideal for painting hard-to-reach areas such as seams, joints and corners. Depending on what material the surface of the roller is made of, different types of tools are distinguished.

Such a roller is intended for working with water-dispersion mixtures and is not recommended for emulsion painting, since this solution, in contact with foam rubber, forms air bubbles on the surface of the walls. So, after finishing, small stains will remain on the base, and the paint will be damaged.

Well suited for water-based and oil paints. Its short pile allows for even distribution of the solution, while forming an even and thin film. The nozzle of the tool conserves paint and allows you to get work done quickly.

It is used for walls with a relief surface. This roller is made from both artificial and natural materials. The length of the pile on the "fur coat" can be different. The tool is versatile, as it can be used with all types of paints.

This product is easy to use and wears out slowly. To paint with such a roller, you need to have a certain skill, since its threads can spray paint.

As a rule, the walls are painted at the very end of the repair, so all painting work must be done correctly and carefully so as not to spoil the finish of the remaining surfaces. Since the floors have a large area, it is recommended to paint them with a roller. It will speed up not only the entire workflow, but will allow you to get the perfect decor in decoration. Painting consists of the following steps:

You need to stock up on all the tools. To do this, you should purchase a special paint trough, color mixtures and roller attachments. Then the room itself is prepared: the furniture is taken out (it can also be moved and covered with a film), the floor covering, window openings and doors are covered.

The surface of the walls is sanded with sandpaper, thus removing roughness and unevenness. After the base is leveled, you need to clean the walls from dirt and dust. To do this, use a cleaning solution and a soft sponge.

Several layers of primer are applied along the entire perimeter of the area. It will impregnate the surface well and provide high-quality color in the future.

The mixture for work must be prepared in advance, and then thoroughly mixed with a drill with a mixer attachment. The paint is poured into a special tray-trough and a roller is dipped into it. The "fur coat" should be well soaked, after which it is squeezed a little against the corrugated surface of the bath, after which they make rolling movements until the solution is evenly impregnated throughout the nozzle. The mixture can now be applied to the wall using a vertical or horizontal roller motion. When he stops painting, he is dipped into the pallet again and work continues.

An important point when painting walls with a roller is the observance of the rules for applying the mixture. Start the workflow from the top corner of the room to ensure that the shading is even and also helps to avoid streaks and gaps.

Professional craftsmen recommend pre-breaking the wall area into separate sections. Thus, the working area is divided into squares, the number of which is determined by the size of the roller nozzle. That is, one square is equal to the width of the tool multiplied by 5.

Painting is done from the upper right or left corner of the square. To simplify the task, the working area is additionally distinguished into 5 vertical stripes, the first of which is skipped, and then paint is applied to the second. In the same way, pass the third strip, passing the roller along the fourth. At the very end, they paint the extreme line and the fifth strip, go on to paint the fourth, first and third runs.

As for the second layer of paint, they cover the surface of the square in the reverse order: they start from the third mark and smoothly move to the first, fourth and fifth, ending with the second strip.

For many, such a procedure may seem complicated and impracticable. In fact, this is not the case. If you have patience and evenly distribute the coloring solution around the entire perimeter of the square, the result will be spectacular. It is worth noting that roller movements are best done from the bottom up. This must be done quickly. When the first of the conditional squares is painted, you can proceed to another.

When painting, it is important to ensure that no "gaps" remain on the surface of the walls. Having completed the finishing of the vertical stripes, the painting of the next upper square continues in the same way.

When the most difficult and time-consuming process is completed, you need to clean the roller, clean the room and dry the walls. This usually takes several days. The drying process depends on the temperature in the room, as well as on the humidity of the air. To speed it up, you can open the vents and windows, but this cannot be done in winter. When there are no paint odors in the room, and the surface of the walls becomes dry, it will be necessary to complete the repair, as well as make the room in its original form.

Don't forget about cleaning your work equipment. All painting supplies must be washed immediately after painting, as their surface will dry out quickly and will be unsuitable for the next finish.

Today everyone can paint the walls with a roller. In order for the result to be effective at the end of the painting work, it is important to comply with all paint application technologies, choose the right material and tools.

You need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Before starting painting, you should make accurate calculations of the area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe walls. The amount of paint will depend on this.
• When purchasing a mixture, it is important to pay attention to its color, which can change shade after drying.
• The surface of the walls must be prepared. It is cleaned from the previous coating, irregularities and grease. Primed for better paint adhesion
• The next layer is applied only after the first one has completely dried.
• All work must be carried out in special protective clothing.

The following video shows you how to properly paint your walls with a roller.