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How to Avoid Roller Splattering

Stained wood trim with white paint splatter from a roller.
Description

What is Roller Splattering?

Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.

What Causes It?

  • Applying the coating too fast.
  • Using the wrong nap-size cover for the product.
  • Overloading the roller cover with paint.
  • Overworking the paint once it is applied to a substrate.
  • Thinning of product.
Solution

How to Avoid Roller Splattering

  • Follow label and data page directions for the appropriate roller type and size for the product.
  • Use quality roller covers, which have proper resiliency and reduce spattering.
  • Quality paints are formulated to minimize spattering.
  • Overloading the roller cover with paint once it is applied to a substrate.
  • Follow label and data page directions for thinning the paint.
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