b'Decorating 101How to use apaint roller Sandpaper 101 sandpaper to smooth the surface ready for painting. Every hardworking DIYer wouldMake sure your Resene paint isWhen it comes to your paintWhile sanding might not belike their painting project toevenly loaded onto your rollerproject, it can be tempting the most exciting part of your before moving to the wall.have a polished finish, one thatThis wall is being painted into rush in and get that fresh project, dont be tempted tolooks like it could have beenResene Adrenalin. new Resene colour straight on rush this part of the process. done by a professional. Rollersthe walls. But without properWithout proper sanding, are an ideal way to paint apreparation, your project couldimperfections will be magnified large area quickly and get end up looking more slapdashwhen the final coat of painta 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 choosewith extendable handles allowfrom top to bottom to get anSo how do we know which Remember to always wipe offthe right roller for the job. Ifyou to paint higher ceilings oreven, consistent finish. To lay off,one is best for our job? all sanding dust with a clean youre unsure about what youwalls more easily. make sure the roller sleeve is notdamp cloth. If you leave sandingneed, chat to a staff member atfully loaded with paint. UsingThe nitty gritty dust on the surface, the new a Resene ColorShop or reseller Start with a brush only light pressure, lay the rollerSandpaper is rated numericallypaint will stick to it instead ofthey can recommend the bestUse a brush to paint the edgesapproximately 300mm aboveaccording to the size of the gritthe surface. This will make it roller for the paint you are using a 50mm cutting-in brush is athe skirting board and slowly rollparticles. The lower the number,difficult for your paint toand the surface youre painting. good size. Paint 40-50mm fromup towards the scotia, getting asthe coarser the grit, and theadhere properly and couldthe edges, outwards.close as practical to it. Lightlyhigher the number, the finer lead to flaking paint later.Roller sizes roll back towards the skirtingthe grit. An 80 grit sandpaper The most popular DIY rollerReady to roll board but pull the roller awayshould be used for clearingMask upsleeves are available in threeAdd plenty of paint to your trayfrom the wall about 200mmaway excess material, such asWear a dust mask whensizes. The 230mm sleeve is theand load your roller up properlyabove the skirting board.old flaking paint or varnish. sanding to avoid breathingmost popular and is used for it should look like a hot dogRepeat the process, overlappingA sanding block will not onlyin the sanding dust.larger areas, including mostdipped in batter. Then lay thestrokes by approximately halfmake the job easier but will walls and ceilings. The 150mmroller carefully against the wall.the roller length. Adjust the rollerensure your sanding surface is sleeve can also be used on wallsRoll upwards first and thenangle to get as close as practicalflatter. For larger exterior areas and ceilings but is most suited tocontinue along the surface,to the edges of corners andsuch as weatherboards, usesmaller surfaces, such as interiormaking W-shapes as you go.around door and window150 grit sandpaper. For interior doors and cupboards, as well asMake sure you always roll in theframes. Allow to dry and thenjobs that need only a light sand, fencing. The 100mm reachsame sequenceup and down,apply a second coat. opt for 220-240 grit sandpaper. rollers are made using the samerather than side to side.And for bigger jobs, such as fabric but do not hold as muchlarge areas outdoors, consider paint as the other sleeves asLaying off a power sander. For some theyre smaller with less surfaceRun the roller as close asWatch projects you will use morearea. They are designed forpossible to skirting boards andthan one grade of sandpaper.cupboards, doors and hard-corners. Once you have coveredYou might need an 80 grit to-reach areas, such as insideapproximately 4 square metressandpaper to remove old cupboards and shelving. Rollersof wall, you will need to lay offflaking paint, and then a 150 grit For more expert advice and how-to videos, visit www.masterstrokebyresene.com/how-to/use-a-paint-rollermasterstrokebyresene.com 5'