b'Decorating 101How to use apaint roller Sandpaper 101 sandpaper to smooth the surface ready for painting. Every hard-working DIYer When it comes to your paintWhile sanding might not bewould like their painting projectMake sure your Resene paint isproject, it can be tempting the most exciting part of your evenly loaded onto your roller to have a polished finish, onebefore moving to the wall. to rush in and get that fresh project, dont be tempted tothat looks like it could have This wall is being painted innew Resene colour straight on rush this part of the process. been done by a professional.Resene Adrenalin. the walls. But without properWithout proper sanding, Rollers are an ideal way to preparation, your project couldimperfections will be magnified paint a large area quickly end up looking more slapdashwhen the final coat of paintand get a top-notch result. than super flash. Using theis applied.correct sandpaper can make Its all about the right roller all the difference to your finish.Wipe offFirst up, make sure you chooseSo how do we know which Remember to always wipe offthe right roller for the job. Ifwith extendable handles allowOnce you have coveredone is best for our job? all sanding dust with a clean youre unsure about what youyou to paint higher ceilings orapproximately four squaredamp cloth. If you leave sandingneed, chat to a staff member atwalls more easily. metres of wall, you will need toThe nitty gritty dust on the surface, the new a Resene ColorShop or reseller lay off from top to bottom toSandpaper is rated numericallypaint will stick to it instead ofthey can recommend the bestStart with a brush get an even, consistent finish. according to the size of the gritthe surface. This will make it roller for the paint you are usingUse a brush to paint the edgesTo lay off, make sure the rollerparticles. The lower the number,difficult for your paint toand the surface youre painting.a 50mm cutting-in brush is asleeve is not fully loaded withthe coarser the grit, and theadhere properly and couldgood size. Paint 40-50mm frompaint. Using only light pressure,higher the number, the finer lead to flaking paint later.Roller sizes the edges, outwards.lay the roller approximatelythe grit. An 80 grit sandpaper The most common DIY roller300mm above the skirtingshould be used for clearingMask upsleeves are available in threeReady to roll board and slowly roll upaway excess material, such asWear a dust mask whensizes. The 230mm sleeve is aAdd plenty of paint to your traytowards the scotia, getting asold flaking paint or varnish. sanding to avoid breathingpopular choice and is used forand load your roller up properlyclose as practical to it. LightlyA sanding block will not onlyin the sanding dust.larger areas, including most it should look like a hot dogroll back towards the skirtingmake the job easier but will walls and ceilings. The 150mmdipped in batter. Then lay theboard but pull the roller awayensure your sanding surface is sleeve can also be used on wallsroller carefully against the wall.from the wall about 200mmflatter. For larger exterior areas and ceilings but is most suited toRoll upwards first and thenabove the skirting board.such as weatherboards, usesmaller surfaces, such as interiorcontinue along the surface,Repeat the process, overlapping150 grit sandpaper. For interior doors and cupboards, as well asmaking W-shapes as you go.strokes by approximatelyjobs that need only a light sand, fencing. The 100mm easy reachMake sure you always rollhalf the roller length.opt for 220-240 grit sandpaper. rollers are made using the samein the same sequenceWatch Adjust the roller angleAnd for bigger jobs, such as fabric but do not hold as much up and down, ratherto get as close aslarge areas outdoors, consider paint as the other sleeves asthan side to side.practical to thea power sander. For some theyre smaller with less surfaceedges of cornersprojects you will use morearea. They are designed forLaying off and around doorthan one grade of sandpaper.cupboards, doors and hard-Run the roller as closeand window frames.You might need an 80 grit to-reach areas, such as insideas possible to skirtingAllow to dry and thensandpaper to remove old cupboards and shelving. Rollersboards and corners.apply a second coat. flaking paint, and then a 150 grit For more expert advice and how-to videos, visit www.masterstrokebyresene.com/use-rollermasterstrokebyresene.com 5'