Just want to say how much I DESPISE this task! Sorry, just venting. I truly believe professional painters work HARD for the money. Not as easy as it may seem. Really.
Fortunately I'm using a good quality paint, which makes all the difference. Benjamin Moore to be exact, from City Mill. Ben' Moore has great coverage, especially when you're "cutting", which is when you brush the inside corners and other areas that a roller can't effectively cover.
Trust me, on your next house painting project, don't skimp on paint quality. Wherever you shop, only insist on the best quality they sell. It's worth the extra cost, versus laborously trying to cover the old wall. Especially if you're going over a slightly darker color.
I also tried using a Wagner Power Sprayer for the first time. That thing rules! Only thing is you have to cover EVERYTHING. I mean everything. I painted an acoustic "popcorn" ceiling with it, and hadn't I covered my valuables, it would have been ruined. Using a power sprayer takes a lot of prep and clean-up of the tool after, but results are beautiful.
For interior walls, I prefer the look of rolled (not sprayed) wall though. It gives a slight texture, and the roller also pushes the paint against the wall, which I think provides better adhesion.
Fortunately I'm using a good quality paint, which makes all the difference. Benjamin Moore to be exact, from City Mill. Ben' Moore has great coverage, especially when you're "cutting", which is when you brush the inside corners and other areas that a roller can't effectively cover.
Trust me, on your next house painting project, don't skimp on paint quality. Wherever you shop, only insist on the best quality they sell. It's worth the extra cost, versus laborously trying to cover the old wall. Especially if you're going over a slightly darker color.
I also tried using a Wagner Power Sprayer for the first time. That thing rules! Only thing is you have to cover EVERYTHING. I mean everything. I painted an acoustic "popcorn" ceiling with it, and hadn't I covered my valuables, it would have been ruined. Using a power sprayer takes a lot of prep and clean-up of the tool after, but results are beautiful.
For interior walls, I prefer the look of rolled (not sprayed) wall though. It gives a slight texture, and the roller also pushes the paint against the wall, which I think provides better adhesion.
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