I've painted ALOT of rooms over the years, and used to get very frustrated when the roller would bump the ceiling or wall unintentionally. I felt like it was very hard to control the roller, and my painting quality suffered. The last time that happened I had an idea - what if I used a smaller roller? Would it be easier to maneuver? So when I painted my bathroom recently I switched from a 9" roller to a 6" roller. Jackpot!!!
The 6" roller was so much easier for my small hands to work. It's easier to use in small spaces and in corners. And, counter intuitive though it may be, the small roller actually makes the job go much faster. With greater control I am not fighting against my tools and can move the roller over the wall more easily and quickly. So even though it takes a few more strokes to cover the same space the painting goes much faster. I recently painted my entire guest room this way and it only took me 3 hours. That's for 2 coats, including all edging, done entirely by myself.
So for the ladies out there, if you have trouble handling a standard 9" paint roller consider the smaller 6" size. I think you'll like it.
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