Summary: Learn different painting techniques: Learn how to use a paint roller, paint with pads and paint with a spray gun.
Painting requires you to employ several different techniques to achieve the best finish. Following these general rules will help you produce the desired results.
If you are applying paint with a brush or roller, you will need to lay off the paint to remove imprints and create a smooth look.
To create a neat line at the edges of the painted surface e.g. window frames, skirting and architrave, you should not only stick masking tape around the boundary, but also cut in to angles with a brush.
For neat lines of paint you can also use a paint pad, which soaks up paint from a tray. By moving the pad up and down, paint is applied evenly and without the need for laying off. However, a brush will probably be required for uneven areas or edges.
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