Just a roller! - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

yikkle · 07-18-2006, 08:44 AM

Hi, I'm new to this site but thought I would throw this out there. I do a lot of work for a property maintainence company and do a lot of touch up painting and painting entire units. I'm usually painting the same color and have found that by using a small 1"x7" roller with a 3/8" nap and an 18'' roller I don't have to tape anything off. I use a drywall knife as a guide and run the roller along it along cupboards, baseboards, etc. I usually use a 14" knife but in tight spots I use a smaller one. I even cut in around the ceiling with it. It saves me a lot of time over taping everything off or cutting in with a brush and you don't end up with brush marks. Hope this helps someone else save time.

SgtBaldy · 07-18-2006, 01:09 PM

Rookie

painterofeveryt · 07-18-2006, 04:53 PM

sgt baldy...all this guy offered was some free advice,if you already knew it,politely say thanks...no disrespect intended.

**ProWallGuy** · 07-18-2006, 05:19 PM

I'm sure that technique would work for property maintenance, but doubt it would fly on a quality or high-end repaint.

SgtBaldy · 07-18-2006, 05:56 PM

Sry, what I meant was he needs to improve his brush skills. There are some times the 'ol shield and whizz technique comes in handy but if you cut in enough with a brush then it is quicker and can achieve tighter edges. Plus if you tip out your cut in then you won't see brush marks.

Was just kidding around with the rookie comment though.

painterofeveryt · 07-18-2006, 07:30 PM

no sweat at all,had a couple of beers and wondered what was up with that ! thanks for the reply ...

GoodPainter · 07-18-2006, 11:14 PM

I am a painter and very good at using a brush, but i do use a guide sometimes for window sashes. It cuts down on time and lefthanded painting since im righthanded.

yikkle · 07-20-2006, 09:06 PM

Like I said, I do mostly rentals not high end paint jobs. I can run along the baseboard and all of the trim quickly and save a lot on my back trying to cut in baseboard. I don't claim to be a "painter", just a handyman. I just painted a three bedroom apt. in six hours whether that is good or bad I can't say. It keeps me out of the bars and off the streets. Just remember; "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy".

**slickshift** · 07-21-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yikkle

...whether that is good or bad I can't say....

Pretty good for a Property Mgr. Special (one coat, one color, rolling the trim)

If you do a lot of those and there's usually no furniture in them, it may be worth it to invest in a sprayer and get a good taping system down