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Offline madman2

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Roller Painting
« on: 29 November 2013, 22:43 »
I was just wondering if anyone has any good recommendations of paint manufactures for roller paint. I'm only after matt black so it doesn't need to be anything too fancy,
Also does anyone know of any good links to check out in regards to the techniques/tips, or have any of you own.
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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #1 on: 29 November 2013, 23:10 »
I aint seen a good DIY roller job :lipsrsealed:

Offline mark@vorny.co.uk

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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #2 on: 29 November 2013, 23:17 »
Small foam rollers, work it hard, then a real good quality bristle brush lightly skimming the top of the rollered surface, but not hard enough to leave brush marks.....

I have rollered a load of steel work which I wanted as a feature in my house and you can get a decent finish.

You get a decent finish, but don't expect a super smooth mirror one.

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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #3 on: 30 November 2013, 08:04 »
Rustoleum paint, google it :smiley:
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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #4 on: 30 November 2013, 15:55 »
I aint seen a good DIY roller job :lipsrsealed:

I think mine came out ace!

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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #5 on: 30 November 2013, 17:34 »
That picture is hardly conclusive proof is it? No offence :smiley:

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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #6 on: 30 November 2013, 19:36 »
You need a foam roller. And its not the rolller its the paint  :wink:

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Offline JoseMcGeevio

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Re: Roller Painting
« Reply #7 on: 24 September 2014, 13:41 »
Kinda old.. but if you are rollering in any colour its advised to mix 3/4 paint in whatever colour and 1/4 mineral spirits to slightly make the paint abit runnier. After that you just ad about 5 couts, sand any massive inperfections and then drop a final coat on. Seen some decent jobs, especially if your going matte black!