Can you roller satin paint?

[21TonyK]

Yes, physically you can. I know, I am doing it with a foam roller.

But the finish is less than I expected. Fine orange peel and micro bubbles leaving a pitted finish.

I'll go it over with with 2500 wet and dry and spray lacquer but I've a feeling I'm missing a trick here.

Any suggestions?

[21TonyK]

Furniture, primed, undercoated (2 x) flatted with 240 as a starting point. 3 coats of satin. flatted with 600 before final coat.



Just heading to Halfords to get some more 2500, thought I had some!

Edited by 21TonyK on Sunday 5th May 10:50

[21TonyK]

allegro said:

Don't use a foam roller. I use a mini roller designed for varnish. can't remember the name but it has a fibre coating a bit like long flocking. mill pond finish

This sounds like an idea. Ordered.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0866PVRP2?psc=1&s...

[21TonyK]

FMOB said:

To get a smooth finish like the painted furniture you can buy, you need to spray it.

Yep, thats the ideal answer but for the sake of two bedside cabinets I'll roller, flat and spray a clear finish if I have to.

Mrs21 is happy as it is...