ROLLER OR BRUSH: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Professional tools for painting surfaces are faster and easier than the cheap ones. Expensive brushes and rollers allow you to apply evenly. This has an impact not only on appearance, but also on longevity and resistance to external elements.

For each task in the painting process, there is a specially created roller or brush. The correct use of this tool will allow you to avoid a lot of paint loss, improve the quality of the finish, reduce the consumption of materials and help you to complete complex painting jobs even without training.

BRUSH FOR PAINTING WORKS

This tool consists of a wooden, plastic, or polymer base that holds natural or man-made fibers in brush form.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING BRUSHES

In order for the paint to pass through at a normal flow rate and for the layer to spread gently and evenly over the surface, it is best to choose a brush that is split at both ends. The fibers should be flexible, not break when pressed, thick at the bottom and soft and thin at the ends.

It is best to paint with a brush that is at least 1.5 times as long as it is wide.

Store-bought brushes must be treated with a soapy solution to remove dirt, debris, grease and broken bristles. Be sure to dry the brush before painting the floor or ceiling.

PAINT ROLLER FOR PAINTING WORKS

A paint roller is a tool used in the workshop. Depending on the task to be performed, they can have different covers. Rollers have a wide variety of uses. Ceilings, walls, and floors can be painted easily, but rollers are completely useless on curved surfaces with complex shapes.

Rollers cost more, but they are more durable. The performance and characteristics of the tool are determined by the material of the handle and the cover. In construction stores, you can find roller covers made of this material：

-Foam rubber.

-Felt.

-Fur

-Fur of different animals.

-Mohair. 

When painting ceilings with acrylic paint or latex compound, it is best to purchase a synthetic roller. If using oil paint, any roller will do.

ROLLER OR BRUSH

This comparison begins with the fact that rollers and brushes are not mutually exclusive. For a quality painting job, best and second must be present. The more pertinent question is what is more effective in a painter's work? In what situations is it worth using this or that tool?

A FEW TIPS TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

The larger the area - the more efficient it is when using a roller. The roller can apply the surface almost without leaving the area. The brush needs to simplify the process of entering the work surface.

The roller needed a special tray and container to store the paint. This is not only an extra expense, but also inconvenient for the painter, who should instead keep several items at the same time while working with one brush. Bristles rarely fall off the roller, which is very important when using "light" paints, as these are laid down in the thinnest layer.

The brush is an indispensable tool when dealing with corners. It is also needed when brushing window frames, pipes, and radiators. Rollers are often used to treat stencils. The roller is applied on the stencil.