Saw a kit in B & Q today of different size paint pads with a tray
Are these any good
I have previously used paint rollers but have gone back to a 4" brush on textured surfaces as I find I get better coverage and less spray
The pads would be for use on smooth plastered walls at my son's rented property
Tony
Paint pads are excellent, and you use less paint with them than with a roller. On large walls, I think that you get a smoother, better looking finish with them, as well.
Arfa
Paint pads are excellent.
My last experience with B&Q ones is 5 years old and therefore may not apply, but I found the pads lost bristles on the wall.
Just a comment from that moment in time.
IME pads are much better than rollers (I've not used a brush for a very long time).
One useful trick is to dilute your emulsion by mixing in about 1/5 volume of water in the tray. It makes the paint go on much smoother and (despite going further) it usually doesn't need an extra coat.
In message , TMC writes
Used the small B&Q pads last week for applying eggshell to woodwork and some small areas of emulsion on smooth plaster. Brushed them out before initial use to remove any loose bristles and they were fine.
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