First there’s Shellac varnish, something we’re asked about frequently. But what exactly isShellac? It’s actually a natural resin secreted by an insect called a lac beetle, which lives in Indian and Thai forests. The substance comes exclusively from the female insect and is scraped off the tree branches, processed into dry flakes then mixed with ethanol to create a liquid. The end product has lots of interesting functions; it is used as a food glaze and colouring as well as a wood varnish. There are several different types of paint brush bristles available, and the type you choose will depend on the paint you are using and the finish you want to achieve. Types of bristles include: Believe it or not, lacquers are the same as varnishes. The trade often use the term ‘lacquer’, while the general public tend to use the term ‘varnish’. Acrylic varnish In addition to the usual surface preparation, the key to success is in the application technique. Follow this step-by-step guide to use the roller like a pro. Emulsions are the most popular paint products for interior and exterior walls; the best roller to use with these paints is a natural roller, ideally made from mohair or wool. Both materials hold acrylic emulsions better than synthetic rollers, which are more suitable for oil-based paints.

Sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper (220-grit) to remove imperfections and bumps, and smoothen the surface. 3. Apply The Varnish With The Roller This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Natural bristles are usually made of silk or coarse animal hair. The bristles hold paint within the brush and have split ends which help to produce a fine finish. They are best used with solvent-based paints to paint doors and skirting boards. Scuttles and trays: scuttles are small containers you can use to decant small amounts of paint to make it easy to carry paint up a ladder when cutting in. Paint trays are used with paint rollers to load the paint onto the roller sleeve. Round tapered filaments refer to the shape of each bristle rather than the material they’re made from. This bristle shape ensures an even and controllable flow of paint from the brush to the surface being painted.Besides the components mentioned above, the set also includes roller trays, roller frames and three additional brushes ideal for the finishing touches.

Varnish can be applied in any of three ways: by brush, with a roller and pad, or by spraying. Brushing is a time-tested technique and many high-quality brushes are available. Every wood varnish product is very slightly different. All the products we sell come with detailed instructions and you should always follow them to the letter. With varnishes, short cuts invariably mean you won’t get the quality finish that you were hoping for. Here are some useful generic tips: 7 tips for varnishing wood Dust sheets: these are used to cover furniture and floors to protect them from paint drips. They’re available in reusable, washable materials or disposable polythene.Paint Runner Pro is a patented microfiber roller ideated to use in all spaces, from drywall to render, woodwork and more. The roller comes with an array of accessories, including a pole adaptor that allows you to use any broom handle to reach inaccessible spots. If there is any roughness to the wood before application it will be better to sand the wood first, this will help to avoid any snagging when in use. Once clean and smooth you can look at applying the Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish this will give a smooth and durable finish to the bobbins. Yes, you can wash out paint rollers and reuse them multiple times, especially if you buy a good quality paint roller that has much more durability than a cheap roller sleeve. Q. How many paint rollers do I need? Although they are costly, the best brushes for the task are those made using China bristles or natural hairs. A cheap but effective alternative is the polyfoam brush, which is disposable. You can buy a Polyfoam brush for each coat of varnish that you’ll apply; they are that inexpensive. You will also be assured of good quality work even with inexperience since these brushes don’t leave brush marks behind. Step 4 - Apply the Sealer Coat Medium pile paint rollers have a pile that's around 10-12mm in length. They're designed to apply paint onto lightly textured surfaces such as Artex ceilings, although they can be used for smooth surfaces. The length of the pile means they can get into the nooks and crannies found on textured surfaces. Rollers for emulsion paints and multipurpose rollers can come in a medium pile option.