Painting Tips - Use A Roller Tray March 26, 2007
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Here is a simple painting tip - use a roller tray. Some actually choose not to use a roller tray when applying paint by rollers. Instead, they prefer to immerse the roller into the paint and apply directly. The problem is that the
paint is not carried evenly on the surface of the roller and this will result in an uneven finish. The ’soaking’ also causes paint to seep onto the metal core of the handle, affecting the smooth rolling action of the roller. It also wastes paint and you will find a lot more dripping and splashing. Technique of Using A Roller Tray The tray container is inclined at an angle, forming a well at one end and a gradual “drying-off” slope at the other. To apply the paint, first put the tray on an even surface. Pour the paint to the level where the slope begins. Dip the roller into the low “well” area, rotate the roller slightly on the slope of the tray and dip again. Repeat this until the entire roller surface has some paint. Next, gently roll on the slope to “discard” excess paint. This allows the subsequent application to be even and to also avoid dripping and splashing. Do not roll off too much of the paint. Otherwise, the coat may be exceedingly thin and additional coat (and work!) would be required. Types Of Trays Available Painting trays come in 2 common sizes - 7 inch and 9 inch. Which to use will depend on the size of roller you use. The trays can be made of metal or plastic. The plastic ones are now more common because they are cheaper and not susceptible to rust and corrosion. Washing the Tray At the end of your job, remove as much paint from the tray as possible and clean off any remaining paint with old rags.The more paint you remove, the easier it is to wash and clean the tray.
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