2 Nap Length The nap, or pile, length of a paint roller is essential in achieving a smooth finish. For most smooth walls and ceilings, a short-nap roller, typically 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch, is ideal.

Once that’s done, get your feet back on the floor and use a roller with an extension handle to finish the job. Using diagonal or zigzag strokes, take the room in 4' by 4' sections.

Rollers are also crucial if you’re painting tall walls or ceilings, allowing you to extend the handle and get the paint up without balancing precariously on a ladder or putting up scaffolding, a ...

Smooth ceilings might look elegant, but they can lead to more noise and echoes throughout your home. Muffle the sound with one of these textures.

We applied the compound with a roller because the areas in between the stomped texture appeared to have a roller type texture. We finished the texturing and then started to apply the finish coat over ...