Which paint roller gives smoothest finish?

Walls, Wood, and Metal - Small 1/4″ nap roller covers or foam rollers will produce the smoothest finish. Light to Medium Textured Surfaces - Microfiber rollers are best. Smooth Surfaces - Use a white woven short nap roller for an ultra fine finish.
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Can you get a smooth finish with a foam roller?

I've used foam rollers many times for smaller project (doors, etc.) and always get a nice smooth surface. My only guess is that you may have had TOO much paint on the roller. You'll find you'll get a smoother surface using less paint and a gentle touch.
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What is the best roller for flat paint?

To apply flat, eggshell, or satin paints and stains, a knit roller cover is recommended. Knit roller covers can pick up and release higher amounts of paint than woven fabrics because the fibers have a looped backing with a single pass-through process resulting in a more “open” fabric.
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Why is my paint roller not smooth?

Make sure the paint is completely dry. Once it has dried, take a smooth piece of sandpaper and sand* paint down slightly until the surface is smooth. Repaint the surface and maintain a wet edge on your roller at all times. Move slowly, and don't be afraid to use more paint.
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How would you choose the correct paint roller for your job?

Use the following as a general guideline.
  1. 1/4-inch nap for smooth or fine surfaces, such as new walls, ceilings, wood doors, and trim.
  2. 3/8-inch nap for smooth to light-textured walls.
  3. 1/2-inch nap for most walls and medium rough surfaces, such as textured plaster, and concrete.
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Are foam paint rollers good?

Foam rollers tend to last a shorter period of time than traditional rollers. They are excellent tools for a painter who does not perform painting jobs on a routine basis. If you are someone who only paints a room every few years, foam rollers are ideal for you.
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Which is better knit or woven rollers?

Woven roller covers are more shed-resistant, so they're better for gloss and semi-gloss finishes, which can highlight lint left over from the roller. For flat, eggshell, and satin finishes, knit roller covers do the job more efficiently.
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When should I use a foam paint roller?

When to Use Foam Rollers
  1. You can use foam rollers anytime you are painting smooth, interior walls. ...
  2. Foam rollers work well if you are painting the inside of your house. ...
  3. Also, as long as you've got a high-quality foam roller, it should create an excellent, smooth flatness as you paint.
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What is a mohair roller?

Contractor Series Mohair Mini Rollers

Contractor Series® Mohair Mini Rollers utilize a blend of natural and synthetic fibers to provide a smooth finish. These covers can be used with both oil or water-based paints, stains or clear coats.
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Why does my foam roller leave bubbles?

POSSIBLE CAUSE. Shaking a partially filled can of paint or using too high of a speed when using a drill mixer. Excessive brushing or rolling – applying a paint too rapidly – will drive excess air into the film. Use of a roller cover with wrong nap length.
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How do I stop getting roller marks?

To avoid making marks on the ceiling with your roller, reduce the amount of paint you use. If you notice roller marks appearing, re-roll the areas to smooth them out using very light pressure. Another method to avoid roller marks is to add another coat of paint in the opposite direction for the second coat of paint.
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What is the best type of paint roller to use?

What is the Best Paint Roller for Your Paint Project? Ceilings and Drywall - Medium 3/8″ nap roller covers work best. Walls, Wood, and Metal - Small 1/4″ nap roller covers or foam rollers will produce the smoothest finish. Light to Medium Textured Surfaces - Microfiber rollers are best.
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Is microfiber roller good?

Microfiber rollers are also a good choice for any large paint project because they hold four times their volume of paint. This means that each load of paint on the roller goes farther, and you can get large spaces painted more quickly.
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What are woven rollers good for?

A woven roller cover is ideal for applying a high-gloss finish. Roller covers manufactured with woven fabric may be used with multiple paint types such as enamels, eggshell, high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, flat and epoxies as well.
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What finish does a foam roller give?

Foam rollers are often recommended when a very smooth, glossy surface is required. They can be used with both oil- and latex-paints, semigloss or high-gloss, and are a good choice for a wall of built-in cabinet doors.
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What are the best rollers for painting walls?

If you're painting a ceiling and walls, the common 9-inch medium pile roller is your best choice. Try it with an extension or use a pole roller to reach those out-of-reach areas such as stairwells. If you want to give your doors, kitchen cabinets or furniture a smooth finish you'll need a 4-inch foam roller.
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What are fluffy paint rollers for?

Again, generally speaking, the rougher the surface of the wall the longer the hair on the sleeve. A long sleeved mohair roller would be used to cover a textured wall or an artexed ceiling whereas a smooth foam roller would be used to paint emulsion on a nice smooth, plastered wall.
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Should you wet a roller before painting?

Before you start a paint job, you actually want to wet the paint roller cover with water. “This primes the roller cover to soak up as much paint as possible,” Barr explains. But don't go too crazy—Barr suggests removing excess moisture with a paper towel and a good shake of the roller so it's just slightly damp.
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Why do my painted walls look patchy?

Patchiness usually happens if you don't use enough paint, or apply it unevenly. Using a touch more paint, and painting in small sections one at a time, usually does the trick. Also, rolling in a grid fashion will get you an even finish too. But, sometimes, changes in the gloss level leave things patchy.
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Will roller marks go away when paint dries?

Roller marks, which painters sometimes call "holidays," are a routine hazard when painting with a roller, and there are many ways to avoid them. When you notice holidays after the paint has dried, you can usually make them disappear by applying another coat after sanding lightly—if necessary—to remove drips and humps.
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Is there a difference in paint rollers?

The main difference between paint rollers is the pile or nap (thickness and length of material that covers the roller), as well as the material used for the nap. Most rollers are covered in either synthetic or wool and there can be a big difference in price between these two.
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