Check out these paint roller techniques and tips to help you get it right the first time. Photo: Courtesy of Rollerwall This floral print is on the subtle side, making it great for a bathroom.

However, a shorter nap can be better when using a paint mix containing a lot of additives (such as sand), otherwise, it’s tricky to roll out evenly. “Patterned rollers can create more ...

[Mark Rhodes] wanted to automate the process of mixing paint, so he built a 3D printed shaker to thoroughly shake small paint bottles. Using only a single motor, it shakes the bottle along three ...

He shows us how to prime a wall and the specific pattern he uses to paint quickly and cleanly. He primes, then paints the perimeter of the wall first. Then he creates a V shape with the roller ...