What makes a paint brush or roller a good one ?

Aidan_M_M

I'll be getting some ColourTrend paint from Pat McDonnell over the next few days for some of the rooms, I'm new enough to this DIY decorating stuff. What do I need to look for in brushes and rollers etc? The walls are (now) pretty smooth , standard plastering , and I've skirting and architrave to paint too.
TIA

galwaydude18

Dont use cheap paint brushes! You will end up pulling bits of the paint brush out of the paint on a constant basis. I you buy a purdy paint brush. They hold a lot of paint which is really good when your doing the cutting in.

Also I always use a long pile roller sleeve as it holds a lot of paint when your rolling the walls. If you don't like the look of the long pile roller sleeve leaves roll the walls with the long pile roller then go across them with a medium pike roller. Also when I use a new roller sleeve I run it under the tap an dry it off. Not completly dry but almost dry and you won't end up with any fluff off the new roller sleeve when rolling the walls or ceilings.

Also the most important thing to do us clean everything thourghly. Don't skimp on this part. When you clean everything really well you will have paint brushes and roller sleeves that will last you a very long time and you will be wasting money buying new ones every time.

Aidan_M_M

galwaydude18 wrote: »

Dont use cheap paint brushes! You will end up pulling bits of the paint brush out of the paint on a constant basis. I you buy a purdy paint brush. They hold a lot of paint which is really good when your doing the cutting Oin.

Also I always use a long pile roller sleeve as it holds a lot of paint when your rolling the walls. If you don't like the look of the long pile roller sleeve leaves roll the walls with the long pile roller then go across them with a medium pike roller. Also when I use a new roller sleeve I run it under the tap an dry it off. Not completly dry but almost dry and you won't end up with any fluff off the new roller sleeve when rolling the walls or ceilings.

Also the most important thing to do us clean everything thourghly. Don't skimp on this part. When you clean everything really well you will have paint brushes and roller sleeves that will last you a very long time and you will be wasting money buying new ones every time.

Many thanks. What sort of effect does the long pile roller leave? Almost like a mini stippled effect?

galwaydude18

It's hard to explain the finish. You would need to see if for yourself. I think the finish is fine and I just paintedy kitchen on Sunday with a long pile roller.

michael999999

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

I'll be getting some ColourTrend paint from Pat McDonnell over the next few days for some of the rooms, I'm new enough to this DIY decorating stuff. What do I need to look for in brushes and rollers etc? The walls are (now) pretty smooth , standard plastering , and I've skirting and architrave to paint too.
TIA

Use Purdy or wooster brushes, and a medium pile roller sleeve!

Long pile will leave a stipple on the walls!