How to Paint with an Orange Peel Nap Roller?
Rollers are great for painting ceilings.They are easy to use.There are different types of roller that can be used for different paint jobs.Your choice of roller depends on the paint you are using.Foam rollers are not recommended for latex paints as their texture creates air bubbles in the paint film which can burst, leaving a cratered, orange peel effect.
Not applying more paint to a smooth surface is what Deeper pile rollers do.The more pronounced the surface texture becomes, the longer the pile is.You end up with an unacceptable surface texture if you hide at the top of the stipple.A pile roller that is shorter will carry more paint and give a better finish.
lint and fibers from the roller sleeve end up in the paint film, which is one of the problems of using alkyd enamels on smooth surfaces.Many contractors avoid this by saving rollers that have been used before in latex paint and cleaning them out with a spinner.The roller sleeve has loose fibers and lint.Before using new "lint-free" sleeves, they should be dipped in clean mineral spirits and spun out.
A wall that has been painted many times with a roller develops a surface texture.When a surface like this is patched, the patches should be sanded smooth before being painted, or they will be visible under the new top coat.Stipling can be done with a semidry roller or with the end of a brush.It's usually required more than one application.