How To Roll A Wall: Like A Pro

Use a work light at a side angle to spot any "holidays" (missed spots) or drips before the paint dries.

Lift the roller, move over half a roller-width, and repeat until the entire section is smoothed out. How to roll a wall like a pro

Once a section is filled, perform a to eliminate track marks and texture inconsistencies: Use a work light at a side angle

For latex paint, lightly dampen your roller cover with water (or mineral spirits for oil-based) and spin it dry. This "primes" the nap to soak up paint immediately rather than air. 2. The "Cutting In" Phase move over half a roller-width