Twenty-five years ago, my method of applying paint resulted in a finish that looked like I’d used a mop and bucket. Then I was introduced to the roll-and-tip method, and I have been using it ever since.To roll and tip is to apply a thin coating with a roller and then go over it lightly with a brush, using just the bristle tips to smooth the coating and remove the bubbles. The coating can be paint, epoxy, or varnish, but for the purpose of this article we’ll focus on paint.As with any paint job, the key to getting the results you want is good preparation of the surface, good tools, and good materials. And the key to selecting the right tools and materials comes down to the project in hand—we find a low-nap roller cover works well when applying paint, and a foam cover works best with epoxy resin.
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Excellent, thanks, Audrey and Kent. That’s very clear and helpful.
You’re welcome. It’s not rocket science 🙂