Paint brush or roller?

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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?

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.

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.

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-

This is a timely thread as I have to paint the kitchen ceiling again this weekend and the first coat has to be a damp stain blocking primer and it's awful to work with, but necessary. I've tried paint pads but just couldn't get on with them. Rollers are definitely quicker but no matter how carefully I load the roller, there's always splashing and spraying. So probably a broad paint brush is the answer. Unless anyone here has any advice?

Rollers n brushes for cutting in

You would need a CSI suit for protection Sparkling and then it would work

A good thought Kalu and I think it would help with the updating.

Both as Phoenix said, rollers for the main bit but you need brushes for cutting in. I don't like paint pads but use both full size and mini rollers.

I am considering going all white walls, save all that cutting in, like a roller but I end up like a snow woman.

Anytime GracesGran. Good luck

Not sure if this of interest to you but whatever colour our walls are done,I use the same shade in satinwood for radiators which blend in with the wall . Just something I prefer to white radiators.

They are not quite as fast as a roller, GG3 but give an even finish and there's no splatter to worry about. I think you have to decide on one or t'other because the finish is slightly different.

I'm decorating our bedroom at the moment using pads.

A shade of white comes first Kulu as it will be the hall and that has no natural light. Not very inspiring but I will have other thoughts in other rooms. I can't wait to paint over the dark green coving in the sitting room though.

Your table sounds lovely. I have decided to paint the fire surround - it doesn't go with the wood of my furniture. I may be back to ask more questions when it comes to that but I think it should be okay if I use chalk paint.

Paint pads are useful

I wondered about them Merlotgran. I've never used them. I'll have a look when I go shopping for paint.

Oh, that sounds like my kind of fun GracesGran, gutting out and a change around especially with helpers. Do you have a set plan in your head or have you done a mood board?

I don’t know if this range has been out for a while but I recently discovered a B&Q range, Good Home, good selection of coulours and usage. Bought a few tester pots and I am impressed with the finished result of a small, crackled glazed effect table I have just completed. Tester pots are good applied to a strip of lining paper for a true colour match. Also, be sure to look at the finish, colour etc. in both daylight and electric lighting in the evening

Very satisfying, do it at your own pace and enjoy the finished results??

I used to use paint pads but now I use a roller every time, still need a brush for cutting in though.

I'm of the roller and cutting in with small brush group but DD likes a brush best. We shan't fall out about it, I was just surprised. As with many of your comments, I expect it comes down to which you have got the best finish with in the past. Her experience is that rollers drip.

Roller is quicker but I would use a small brush for the edges.
Masking tape is handy too but don't forget to remove it afterwards quickly or it may pull the paint off. I speak from experience

Roller definitely with brush for cutting in. I painted the hall this weekend, all white, it was lovely painting the ceiling, coving and walls and only having to cut in around the nine doors.

Rollers are much quicker, but they can be a lot more messy.

I painted my whole bedroom in a day or two using one, but when I next tried to do the same I ended up with so many splodges within minutes that I gave up and used a brush.

Roller but cutting in needs a brush and a steady hand.

Roller definitely!

Paint pads are useful if you don't want the parlaver of protecting furniture with dust sheets or moving stuff around.

No splashing!

No matter how good you are with a roller, you will still need to do the cutting in with a brush.