How To Roll A Wall Like A Pro May 2026

Without lifting the roller, go back over that "W" with vertical strokes to fill in the gaps. This ensures even distribution without overloading one specific spot. 5. The "Lay Off" (The Secret Step)

Let the paint do the work. Pressing too hard creates "fingers" (beads of paint) at the edges of the roller. How to roll a wall like a pro

Use painter's tape for trim and drop cloths for floors. Without lifting the roller, go back over that

Start about a foot away from the corner and the bottom of the wall. Roll upward at a slight angle to create a large "W" or "N" pattern about 3 feet wide. Without lifting the roller