Get great results with a roller

Rolling walls and ceilings is a great way to achieve fast, smooth results. But for those who are more familiar with a brush, we’ve got a couple of tips for getting the best outcome with a roller.

Choose the right roller sleeve for the job

RotaCota® offers a full range for every application. An extension pole – which can be either fixed, wooden or telescopic aluminium – can make painting ceilings and floors a lot easier.

Prepare the roller

Fit the roller sleeve to the frame and slightly dampen it with water (for acrylic paint only) to prime and to remove any lint or dust. Pour paint from the can into the reservoir at the end of the roller tray. Dip the roller lightly into the paint and then roll it gently backwards and forwards on the ramp to evenly distribute the paint on the sleeve.

Get rolling

Roll the paint onto the wall in a series of close M shaped strokes. To minimise spattering paint, make sure you do this slowly. Once finished, never leave a paint-covered roller exposed to the air for any length of time. Either wrap it in plastic cling wrap or stand it in turps or water until it is time for final cleaning.

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