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Plume Out Paint Where You Can't Maintain a Damp Edge

You can't cover huge areas like ceilings, extra-tall walls or stairwells in single, continual strokes, so the best means to minimize lap marks on these areas is to feather out the paint along the edges that you can't keep wet. The thinner, feathered coat of paint will avoid the build-up that creates the lap mark.

To repaint a large section without leaving lap marks, roll the virtually dry roller in various directions along the completely dry side, feathering out the paint as you go. After completing the whole size of the wall or ceiling, move to the following area as well as paint over the feathery sides.

For the 2nd coat, apply the paint in the opposite direction. This crisscrossing paint application greatly reduces (if not eliminates) lap marks.

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Sand Trim Between Coats for an Ultra-Smooth Finish

One layer of paint typically will not conceal the underlying color and also shine Best Montclair interior painting on trim. And also if you do not sand the surface smooth between coats, the surface might have a grainy structure. For a smooth surface, sand the trim prior to applying each coat of paint.

Sand the trim with a fine-grit sanding sponge. Sponges enter into gaps where sandpaper can't go and allow you apply even stress.

Then apply the first layer of paint, let it completely dry a minimum of 1 day, gently sand it again for an entirely smooth surface area, as well as use the 2nd coat. After each sanding, vacuum the trim, after that wipe it down with a tack cloth to remove the dirt.