Paint Pads, Any Good?
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catman

Original Poster:

2,504 posts

206 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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As per the title. I'll soon have to paint several rooms with emulsion and would appreciate opinions on pads v rollers for ease of use, coverage and quality of finish etc.

Thanks

Tim

Shitroen

1,031 posts

195 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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Pads are good for doing up to edges and corners, I personally prefer a roller for doing the rest of the wall

oniznorb

907 posts

239 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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+1

catman

Original Poster:

2,504 posts

206 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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Thanks, just what I wanted to know!

Cheers

Tim

Simpo Two

93,042 posts

296 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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Not quite the same but I've just tried using foam brushes for varnish and they're brilliant. Harder to wash out but give a glassy smooth surface with no bits or bristles.

eldar

25,332 posts

227 months

Friday 3rd June 2011
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Really depends on preferences. For the majority of stuff brush, roller or pad is fine. Cutting in is best with brushes and some practice, pads don't really do better than adequate.