Thursday, February 11, 2010

Why does my interior paint form drips once paint is applied?

I am having difficulty painting the interior walls as a result of this. I have painted in a previous home with no problem, walls were dry wall. Home is 40 years old, walls are clean.Why does my interior paint form drips once paint is applied?
I would think either the paint is being applied too thick, or you have too much humidity in your home. If you are using a roller to apply the paint, the nap might be too thick, putting too much paint on the walls, which will cause drips. Try using a roller with a lower pile nap. Usually the package will tell you what surfaces are best for that roller.


If you are using the correct roller, but are still getting drips, you might need to remove some of the paint from the roller before applying to the walls. the paint tray has a ';well'; for paint, the ridges on the sloping part are for rolling the roller across to remove excess paint. Or you can use a ';screen'; to roll it across first to remove the extra paint.


I don't know all the technical terms for this, but have painted tons of different surfaces in many different houses.


The most common cause of drips is just too much paint being applied.Why does my interior paint form drips once paint is applied?
Using oil paint? The nap of roller is to thick!
Painting form drips: brill idea

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