The Anatomy of a Great Montclair interior painting

Feather Out Paint Where You Can Not Maintain a Wet Edge

You can't cover huge areas like ceilings, extra-tall wall surfaces or stairwells in single, constant strokes, so the very best means to lessen lap marks on these areas is to feather out the paint along the edges that you can't keep wet. The thinner, feathery layer of paint will certainly stay clear of the build-up that creates the lap mark.

To repaint a huge section without leaving lap marks, roll the virtually completely dry roller in various instructions along the dry edge, feathering out the paint as you go. After finishing the whole size of the wall surface or ceiling, move to the following area and paint over the feathered edges.

For the second layer, use the paint in the opposite instructions. This crisscrossing paint application sharply minimizes (otherwise removes) lap marks.

10/ 10

indoor paint tips sand trimFamily Handyman

Sand Trim Between Coats for an Ultra-Smooth Montclair painters End up

One coat of paint normally won't conceal the underlying color and shine on trim. And if you don't sand the surface area smooth in between layers, the surface may have a rough texture. For a smooth finish, sand the trim before applying each coat of paint.

Sand the trim with a fine-grit sanding sponge. Sponges get into holes where sandpaper can not go and allow you apply even stress.

Then apply the first layer of paint, allow it completely dry a minimum of 1 day, gently sand it again for an entirely smooth surface, and apply the second layer. After each sanding, vacuum the trim, then clean it down with a tack cloth to get rid of the dust.