Paint pads - any good?
Question:I have never used Paint Pads to apply emulsion paint, are they any good? Or do they leave an `orange peel` finish like paint rollers?
I have always used brushes even for ceilings. Advice appreciated.
Answers:
i used these, fine for the main part of the wall but cant get right up to the edge so white ceiling paint extends down onto the wall about 1/4inch. i just went back to the roller, i think they're only a gimmick. maybe i wasn't using good quality ones, idk
I think paint pads are great - much less messy than rollers. They can leave streaks if you spread out the paint too much and you need to be careful how you end the 'push' of the pad on the wall - if you just lift it off it makes little kind of bubbles. However, I think they are really good and much quicker, and less messy compared to rollers. They are also good on textured surfaces.
I used them (only a cheap set) and I was very impressed you can realy get a good finish.
I did my spare room and it looks like a professional has done it.
Best things ever invented.
Great coverage, brilliant finish, and can have the job done like LIGHTENING!
And best of all...no splats!
I have seen expert demonstrators use them and they make it look so easy.I bought a set of different sizes.I just couldn't get the hang of it so went back to brushes.I am not keen on rollers either.I use decent brushes and have them from 1/4inch up to 6inch with 2 or 3 each of the middle sizes.Whether emulsion or gloss I find I can do the job pretty quickly and get a good finish using brushes.Its what I am used to and experienced at.Others may say differently.
I am terrible at DIY especially painting and I found these absolutely superb. Yeah, they don't get right into the corners but then nor do rollers. But one quick run down the corners with a brush and all is well. Paint pads are so quick I might even take up DIY as a hobby...err maybe not!
The trick to getting a nice finish with a roller is to use a short nap one, under a 1/4 inch. If your walls aren't smooth to begin with, this, of course, won't help much. Paint pads are a "weekend warrior" product, e.i. not a product professionals use. They do give a nice finish though if you can get the hang of them. They're for the edges, not the whole wall, but in the end, whatever works for you works for you.
It kinda sounds like you're in the UK though. The products are a bit different from the states so I might be wrong. I have a friend (another pro) that's in the UK often and she says the paint is much better there. I'd love to see what all the differences are. Yes, these things are exciting to me. Kinda sad ; )
At any rate, good luck!
I bought a pretty decent set of paint pads to try out.
Having used brushes for years I found that I could not master the art of using the pads. However my partner had never attempted painting before and thought they were great. I think it mainly comes down to what suits you best.
I disagree with Sarah, they aren't the best thing invented. That medal has to be pinned on a good man with a big brush in his hand, let him slap on the paint whilst you boil up a kettle and look lovely - only pay him using money, no more that sixteen cups of tea per day and only cheap biscuits - no HobNobs, they are much too good for a common workman, I would say Rich Tea - he will be back on the job faster
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