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Feather Out Paint Where You Can't Keep a Damp Edge

You can't cover big areas like ceilings, extra-tall walls or stairwells in solitary, continuous strokes, so the very best means to lessen lap marks on these areas is to feather out the paint along the sides that you can not keep damp. The thinner, feathered coat of paint will certainly avoid the build-up that creates the lap mark.

To paint a huge area without leaving lap marks, roll the almost completely dry roller in various instructions along the dry edge, feathering out the paint as you go. After finishing the entire size of the wall surface or ceiling, relocate to the next section and also paint over the feathered sides.

For the second coat, apply the paint in the opposite instructions. This crisscrossing paint application dramatically lowers (otherwise removes) lap marks.

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Sand Trim Between Coats for an Ultra-Smooth Complete

One layer of paint generally won't conceal the underlying shade as well as sheen on trim. And if you don't sand the surface area smooth between layers, the surface might have a grainy structure. For a smooth finish, sand the trim before applying each layer of paint.

Sand the trim with a fine-grit fining sand sponge. Sponges enter holes where sandpaper can not go and allow you use even pressure.

Then use the first coat of paint, let it completely dry at the very least 24-hour, gently sand it once again for a completely smooth Montclair painting surface, as well as apply the 2nd layer. After each sanding, vacuum the trim, after that wipe it down with a tack cloth to eliminate the dust.