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Outdamnspot!
26th Dec 2011, 11:53 AM
I've painted plenty of interior walls but the other day I bought some 'New and Improved Formula':wink: And one of the synthetic material rollers as I didn't have my other much used cover with me. I had just finished using a cheap paint as a pre-coat(white)and was getting a lot of dribbles(cheap=thin)From the start the Dulux was staying on the brush and the roller but the finish when dry was very unsatisfactory. A lot like an extreme 'orange peel' effect. Seemed to be drying very quickly. I suspect it's either the roller or the paint is too thick and needs an additive like Flotrol. The humidity was over 80% so, paint should have been drying slower.

Blocker
30th Dec 2011, 04:08 PM
The nap of your roller cover may be the problem..If you are painting onto smooth gyprock 10mm is long enough,up to 15mm will be ok in sheepskin but a bit too" stippley" in synthetic.
I would suggest giving the wall a sand with 120 paper and try one more coat.
Regards,
blocker.

Sapainting
14th Jan 2012, 10:50 PM
agree dont thin the paint out when you fix it either.