[MikeKy55]

I looked, but didn't see this posted anywhere. When I paint my new basement ceilings, I need to know how to 'not' have roller tracks. The ceiling will be smooth and flat ceiling white. My last house had smooth ceilings and when I painted the living/dining room area, I couldn't keep it from having roller tracks. I suspect it was because of the drying while painting with latex. Is there a retarder for latex similar to what you would use in automotive paint? Or any other solution?

Thanks in advance.

 

[MikeKy55]

Just as I posted this another thread pops up addressing this issue. Moderator, feel free to close this.

 

[jsheridan]

Mike, I have a couple of articles on using rollers. Reading them might give some insight. Roller tracks are caused by uneven/too much pressure on the roller. Look under "And, more DIY Painting Articles " in my signature, there are three or four on covers.

 

[DannyT]

when most people paint with a roller they dont load enough paint on it and try to paint too big of an area with what is on it. i use a 1/2 nap roller and load it til its almost dripping and do one stripe end to end with it and feather the edges then do another. also after you get the paint on the surface you need to backroll very lightly to even out the paint and and ridges of paint that squeeze out from the edge of the roller. you need to keep a wet edge and smooth it out after its on the ceiling.

 

[MikeKy55]

Mike, I have a couple of articles on using rollers. Reading them might give some insight. Roller tracks are caused by uneven/too much pressure on the roller. Look under "And, more DIY Painting Articles " in my signature, there are three or four on covers.

Very informative, thanks!

 

[MikeKy55]

when most people paint with a roller they dont load enough paint on it and try to paint too big of an area with what is on it. i use a 1/2 nap roller and load it til its almost dripping and do one stripe end to end with it and feather the edges then do another. also after you get the paint on the surface you need to backroll very lightly to even out the paint and and ridges of paint that squeeze out from the edge of the roller. you need to keep a wet edge and smooth it out after its on the ceiling.

Thanks. I think the problem at my last house was the paint seemed to be drying too fast. I kept going back over what I rolled as I went forward 'trying' to keep a wet edge. This basement may be different in that it is much cooler down there than the other house was on the main floor. I may still consider the additive?

 

[Workaholic]

Most roller marks are caused by either a poor technique such as dry rolling, to much pressure, not holding the roller flat against the wall. Or a poor quality roller cover can also be a culprit.

 

[MikeKy55]

I will be painting very soon. For flat ceilings and walls using latex, would I be correct in using a 9 inch by 3/8ths nap roller cover? I have a Wagner power roller and while it is slightly heavy, for home use it works well for me. I wouldn't want to use it all day every day :no:, I seem to make less of a mess using it.
I will be using flat on the ceilings and egg shell on the walls.

 

[Workaholic]

I use 1/2 on flat ceilings.

 

[jarheadoo7]

use a mini to edge the edges.. and at least a 1/2 incher loaded for the body. keep it loaded and lay it off you wont have roller marks with good technique

 

[Champain]

Mike, I have a couple of articles on using rollers. Reading them might give some insight. Roller tracks are caused by uneven/too much pressure on the roller. Look under "And, more DIY Painting Articles " in my signature, there are three or four on covers.

Love those articles :thumbsup: