Paint pads

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Chris S

Legendary Member
Has anybody got any experience of using paint pads? Do they have any advantages or disadvantages compared to paint rollers?
 

luckyfox

She's the cats pajamas
I really liked them, less mess and a better coverage. The only disadvantage is a roller can be quicker but it didn't bother me too much. Happy painting!
 

slowwww

Veteran
Marmite. I don't like them as I don't believe that they cover as well as a roller and so need more coats, but my mate swears by them, if nothing else for the ease of doing edges
 

mjr

Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
I usually used rollers but switched to pads for smooth surfaces because they give a more brushlike finish and seem slightly less messy.
 

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Many moons ago, I cut up a paint pad and used it to make a hedghog egg for easter for my son. It looked rather good glued to a hard boiled egg. And of course I used the obligatory pipe cleaners and felt tip pens as well.
 

sight-pin

Veteran
I use them for cutting in wall to ceiling and vice versa, they're really good for that, just remember to wipe the edges off the pad with a rag upon each fill so as not to mar the bit you don't want to paint, i also just stick the pad on a long handle and run it along for a perfect edge. (much quicker than a paint brush for cutting) But the rest i use a roller.
 
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