I have recently tried a paint pad and although they are not as messy as a roller I find the finish is a little crappy for walls and ceilings. What do you prefer?
Brush, Roller or Paint Pad?
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Brush, Roller or Paint Pad?
Pads are good as long as you don't get the cheap ones as they are a little rubbish, give a much more even finish IMO (depending on paint, 1 or 2 coats). Roller is still quicker and messier and more fun 
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I read up that my paint may have been too thick and when using silk it looked poor
roller on a big stick, so you dont have to move to paint a big area
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The exercise is good for you Dave
depends on how much painting is needed. A few years back I did a whole house as part of a renovation project so I did the whole lot with a spray gun.
For a small project (eg decorating 1 room), I'd buy a cheapo roller & bin it afterwards.
I did a stint on maintenance for a while & that involved decorating a bedroom at least once per fortnight. Rollers were wrapped in a cheapo pedal bin liner & stayed good for months (mind you, they were quality trade sleeves).
When I had time afterwards I would sometimes clean them by spinning the paint out using a drill & washing the sleeves in a bit of warm soapy water.
For a small project (eg decorating 1 room), I'd buy a cheapo roller & bin it afterwards.
I did a stint on maintenance for a while & that involved decorating a bedroom at least once per fortnight. Rollers were wrapped in a cheapo pedal bin liner & stayed good for months (mind you, they were quality trade sleeves).
When I had time afterwards I would sometimes clean them by spinning the paint out using a drill & washing the sleeves in a bit of warm soapy water.
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I think the throwaway world is getting more the norm. I hate cleaning the roller and keep it in a Tesco bag for days lol
I can't get on with paint pads at all. I prefer a big brush or for big spaces a roller. You will use more paint though with a roller, so bear that in mind if you haven't got much left and you need another coat. I hate cleaning brushes and especially rollers, but I can't bring myself to bin a roller after one job! Also, new brushes are a pain as they lose bristles which stick in the paint!. A good quality used and properly cleaned brush is better than a brand new one.
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Rolling is best and don't have to be messy. Have a look on utube for some great advice on painting ceilings.
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Looked on You Tube and it said get someone else to finish the painting, so hes coming Friday lol
