[Workaholic]

Got a picture of the problem?

 

[gma2rjc]

I'll get one tomorrow when the sun is shining in on that wall, showing the flaws.

Barb

 

[jsheridan]

It sounds like you're anticipating a texture flash, where the patch area is smooth in contrast to the surrounding texture created by the roller previously. If you're not using a sheen finish, or you don't have strong sidelighting, you shouldn't have much problem, as flats generally don't reveal a texture contrast that obvious. Other than spot priming with a roller to add a bit of texture, don't use a brush or you'll make it worse, there's not much you can do. There was a bit of discussion about this topic in another thread, type texture flash into the search engine. It was fairly recent.

 

[gma2rjc]

Thanks jsheridan. Unfortunately, I won't be able to use a flat paint because of the fingerprints and dirt from hands that gets on that section of wall. It's a small section next to the stairway and has to be washed fairly often.

During the day, when the front door is open, there is side lighting that shows imperfections. But I like the idea of using a roller to apply the primer. I'll use one for the paint too and maybe the flat spots won't be as apparent.

Thanks again.

 

[ltd]

if its small dings ,dents ,smaller than a quarter,i would just spot prime with finish paint with your brush:yes: .then roll finish paint ,i do this daily no problems. also if you dont look for the patches you wont see them:thumbup:.wow that's profound:huh:

 

[gma2rjc]

It sounds like you're anticipating a texture flash, where the patch area is smooth in contrast to the surrounding texture created by the roller previously. If you're not using a sheen finish, or you don't have strong sidelighting, you shouldn't have much problem, as flats generally don't reveal a texture contrast that obvious. Other than spot priming with a roller to add a bit of texture, don't use a brush or you'll make it worse, there's not much you can do. There was a bit of discussion about this topic in another thread, type texture flash into the search engine. It was fairly recent.

Here is a link to the thread I believe you're talking about:

http://www.diychatroom.com/f4/walls-patchy-when-viewed-angle-19700/

 

[Workaholic]

At first I thought we were talking about a textured wall, if it is a smooth wall do your repairs sand smooth, spot prime and paint the wall.

 

[gma2rjc]

You were right, there is a texture. It's from the paint being rolled on. It doesn't really stick out, but it's noticeable when there are smooth spots here and there.

Thanks.

 

[Workaholic]

You were right, there is a texture. It's from the paint being rolled on. It doesn't really stick out, but it's noticeable when there are smooth spots here and there.

Thanks.

Prime with a roller like J suggested and after you are done painting the entire wall it should blend in fine. If you are really using spackle and not drywall mud I recommend priming your repairs twice, spackle tends to flash more.