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Paint brush or roller?

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GracesGranMK3 Tue 04-Feb-20 18:19:56

I was surprised - although I don't know why I should be - that my daughter and I did not share the same preference.

Do you prefer one over the other? All painting tips welcome. I have a whole flat to get through - with help.

rosecarmel Thu 27-Feb-20 19:54:16

I painted the bathroom with a brush- The paint laid down flat so it isn't even noticeable - I did it as a challenge to see if I could get away with using less paint- And I did- Rollers absorb a lot of paint- It took forever and a day tho!

What makes the most difference, I think, is painter's tape- To get those crisp, clean edges- Especially in old homes that tend to be crooked in every way-

SalsaQueen Thu 27-Feb-20 19:54:54

My late Dad was a painter and decorator all his life, and only ever used a brush (professionally as well as at home), and I do the same.

aprilrose Fri 28-Feb-20 13:28:37

I am not a professional. I generally use a small roller ( not often a larget one except for ceilings) and I use a sponge pad point and paint to cut in. I do have a paint brush for odd occassions.

Hetty58 Fri 28-Feb-20 13:36:56

Frog tape is the best for edges. Sometimes a brush can be less messy and cover in fewer coats. I use a paint stick eztwist for ceilings - but it's quite heavy so maybe my days of ceiling painting are over?

seos Sat 20-Dec-25 12:23:01

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