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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: str1der on June 02, 2003, 12:15:51 am
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I've been working on my cabinet made with 3/4" MDF and I'm using Rustoleum Hammer finish paint on it. I've been using a 6 " sponge roller. I've put three coats on the sides but I can't get rid of roller marks. Is there any tricks or words of wisdom to get rid of them?
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two ideas.
1) make sure you give it a light sanding between coats. Each time with a finer grit.
2) dont roll in straight lines. Go across, then down then side, then across then get the spots you missed. Hard to explain but i saw it on trading spaces, lol
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You also need a high quality roller. Not sure if your sponge roller is "high enough" quality. I can't tell the difference between medium and high quality; I ask the hardware clerk to show me the which ones are the best. *shrug* Maybe someone here can me (us) on this?
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I used what they said were high quality rollers. Am I using to much pressure when painting possibly?
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Its possible. A little paint goes a long way. After you are done with a side look at the glare and see if you see any roller marks, if roll them out like Hoagie suggested.
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After the first coat of paint, I used a lot of very light coats, loading the roller maybe only twice per big side. Sometimes just barely touching the roller to the wood - I'd go over the edge of the last stroke until it dissapeared, and when it dried it blended much better.
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Frost, I assume you were using a sponge roller.
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Frost, I assume you were using a sponge roller.
I guess - they are made by Shur-Line. It says foam roller, which is sponge I assume. This gave a smoother texture than the 'fine' fabric roller I used on my last cab.