How Fo Fix Roller Marks Without Repainting!

Today I’m going to show you how to fix roller marks in your paint jobs. And you don’t need to worry about repainting–it’s easier than that!

How To Fix Roller Marks 

Painting a room yourself is one of the best and easiest DIY projects you can do. But what happens if you finish painting and realize that there are obvious roller marks marring the paint finish? {The worst!} The good news is you do not need to start completely over, but you will need to break out the paint once more. Grab some sandpaper plus your primer, paint and a roller, and let’s get started.

Roller marks are also called lap marks. They happen pretty easily if you neglect to keep the edges of the roller wet enough while painting. So before you start the repair process, make a mental note to be more aware of the roller edges. Re-load them more often to avoid repeat roller marks in your repair and in future paint jobs.

Here’s how to fix roller marks:

• Take a good look at the wall(s) and locate all the areas you want to fix. Painters will tag any areas they want to touch up with a small piece of painter’s tape. It’s a great way to remember where all the spots are so you can repair them all at once.

• Use a fine grit sandpaper to sand down all those areas with obvious roller marks. The goal is not to remove all the paint, just smooth out the surface before you add touch-up paint.

• After all the areas are sanded smooth, you must carefully wipe down the entire area with a damp sponge. This is important, because any sanding dust you leave behind will mar the surface you’re trying to repair. Allow time for the sanded areas to dry thoroughly before you proceed.

• Depending on how much paint you removed from the wall, you may need to re-prime. If you revealed any drywall, apply some primer so that the touch-up paint will adhere better to the wall.

• After the primer is dry, apply paint to the wall with the roller, taking care that the edges of the roller stay wet. This will ensure no more roller marks in your finish.

Now  you know how to fix roller marks!