• Moisten before use with water or thinner to prevent paint from drying on the roller.
• Load the roller with paint from the slanted edge of the tray to prevent overloading.
• Paint in the shape of the letter W. Start by moving the roller away from you. Without lifting the roller from the wall, fill in the open space.
• Don't try to paint too quickly.
• To clean a roller cover, roll it back and forth on newspaper. Remove paint with the proper thinner. If you're rinsing out solvent-based paint, wear rubber gloves. Let it dry before storing.
• Disposable rollers are available. If you don't plan on repainting soon, you may want to use these to avoid cleanup (especially when using oil-based paint).