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ROLLER MARKS

(STIPPLE)

"Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller."

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

1. Use of incorrect roller cover.

2. Use of lower grades of paint.

3. Use of low quality roller.

4. Use of incorrect rolling technique.

SOLUTION:

Use the proper roller cover; avoid too long a nap for the paint and the substrate. Use a quality roller to ensure adequate film thickness and uniformity. High quality paints tend to roll on more evenly due to their higher solids content and levelling properties. Pre-dampen roller covers used with latex paint; shake out excess water. Don't let paint build up at roller ends. Begin rolling at a corner near the ceiling and work down the wall in three-foot square sections. Spread the paint in a zigzag "M" or "W" pattern, beginning with an upward stroke to minimize spatter; then, without lifting the roller from the surface, fill in the zigzag pattern with even, parallel strokes.