[chrisn]

I'm probably the only one here that's ever taken the time to brush out between two door casings (for example) twice... and then found out a 9" roller woulda fit in there.

...or cut-in a ceiling twice, and then wish they'd have come down another 1/2 inch, because they decided to use a 3/4" nap, and they can't quite reach the cut line without touching the ceiling.

...or the reverse, and cut 5" down the wall when 2" woulda been plenty.

Rolling first takes any "guess work" out, and (for me) makes the first coat seem easier/faster/more enjoyable.

I realize it's not an accepted method... but as long as the final 2 steps on a 2-coat job are; brush followed by roll...what's the difference?

I wouldn't mind hearing cons to the method..but only from people that have tried it more than once..because "that's not how it's done" isn't a good enough reason for me.

..and why would anyone on the internet give a crap how I paint stuff anyhow?

no you are not

 

[chrisn]

I don't think I have ever used a 3/8 cover

 

[chrisn]

I'm still waiting on the links for those cut vids. Maybe you can make a believer out of me.

don't bet you're retirement on it

 

[chrisn]

No offence to the cat owners here.

Don't turn me in to PITA

I've never skinned a cat, nor do I intend to anytime soon.

I have skinned , deer, muskrats, fox, and raccoons, but never a cat:whistling2:

 

[chrisn]

A handful of guys from PT have mentioned coming out to to spend some time here in Cleveland. No one yet. I've also had offers to join them at their place of work. My schedule wont allow that without advanced planning. Recently had the opportunity to work with a rep on a job from start to finish and here is what he had to say. Every paint rep should do that btw, at least once. I think it offers a better understanding to jobsite requirements and the ever changing demands each job presents.

He said,

"I will say this. Your approach and foresight to a job is unparalleled.

The beauty of your system is its dynamic and not static, ever changing to adapt to specific situations, circumstances, timelines and really anything that comes your way.

Couple that with freakishly fast skills, spraying, cutting in, rolling and it is quite impressive. On several occasions I would literally just stand back and watch the show (probably annoyed you LOL)."

All of what he witnessed has been posted and talked about endlessly on PT and my site.

Thank you GOD:notworthy:

I just need to know. How come nobody( at least to my knowledge) has taken all of you're wisdom and knowledge that you so freely give away and actually put it to use and posted positively about it(or negatively)

 

[chrisn]

TJ_
put a beveled button on your roller and get within3/8 to 1/4 of casing etc and you wont have to double cut.
oh, and tape the base and roll right to it.
also,bear altra isthe best ever. . even in red, 1 coat is sufficient for raw drywall

with this system, two hot rods can do the work of,say, ten or eleven unenlightened mortals.
come up with a pseudonym, too.

red, one coat, raw drywall,
now that sounds like production to me
and you get paid for that? I bet not:whistling2:

 

[chrisn]

I paint to coverage. Either it's done or not, whether that's one coat or three. Usually you can't get away with only 1 cut coat unless the colors are close, but I can turn the frame sideways and roll pretty darn close. Forgive me if I'm repeating someone, there's no way I'm reading 15 pages of this

smart man:thumbsup: