2019-09-01 Do It Yourself

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THE RIGHT PAINTBRUSH FOR THE JOB

WIDTH MATTERS—SEE WHICH SIZE IS BEST FOR YOUR NEXT PAINT PROJECT.

BRUSH SIZE

FOR TRIM

1–2 inches

BRUSH SIZE FOR FLAT SURFACES

2 inches 3–4 inches

BRUSH SIZE FOR CUTTING

IN AROUND DOORS AND

WINDOWS

5 TIPS

FOR A

PERFECT

HIGH-GLOSS

PAINT JOB

1

2

3

4

5

THE SURFACE

MUST BE

PERFECT—NO

DINGS, NO BUMPS,

NO ANYTHING.

YOU HAVE TO

PRIME AND SAND.

GET ALL THE DUST

OFF—ALL OF IT.

TWO COATS AT

LEAST ARE KEY.

A SMALL-AREA

SPRAYER MIGHT

BE REQUIRED FOR

A SMOOTH LOOK.

LATEX = NYLON OR POLYESTER BRISTLES

OIL = NATURAL BRISTLES

The Skinny on Paint Rollers

PAY ATTENTION TO A COUPLE OF KEY TERMS TO

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT ROLLER FOR THE JOB.

1. NAP: A larger nap means a less smooth surface
   of the roller. This works well on rough, textured
   surfaces like brick. The longer fi bers make it easier
   to get into all those nooks and crannies.

At the other end of the spectrum, the smallest

naps—about ¼ inch—off er a super smooth fi nish

for walls and other consistent surfaces.

2. ROLLER FRAME: Smaller rollers are designed
   for small areas like trim and cabinets. A bigger
   frame makes quick work of walls and ceilings.