Omlet Smart Autodoor - New in box

[Eggasperated]

After years of using rollers when decorating I decided to try some paint pads. Got a nice little set with a large pad and two smaller ones ; started Saturday painting the walls in the hall - the first coat was a bit patchy but I was getting on ok with pads. Today I started the second coat and half way through the second big wall masses of fibres came off the pad and stuck in my paint - many many swear words !!! This happened in the middle of the wall right at eye level, I tried to pick them off but the paint was drying fast and my wall is now a mess of fibres and ridges of paint .

 

Back to the rollers for me.

[Alis girls]

Your composure is to be admired.. I cannot get on with rollers - I end up covered in tiny spots of paint - not a good look. I get on ok with pads. Were they new? If so I'd take them back and complain - loudly - the only probs I have with them if is when I havent secured it on the handle properly and it shoots off. Hope things improve

[Eggasperated]

Yes, a brand new set. I think I would rather be covered in paint than pick all those little tiny fibres out of my emulsion again .

[lillybettybabs]

I love the pads but there is an art to it.

[freddie]

I've been a pad convert since buying some before kids, so at least 18 yrs ago, I get fresh pads for them at BQ, and just rub them around a bit dry, to make sure, but I think you've just had bad luck, and got the rotten one.. They are good, and far less messy, though I still use a brush for gloss paint, as I like the rythm of it!!

[Redwing]

Use some sandpaper with a sanding block as an 'eraser' then paint over the area

 

I like paint pads, I think you have been very unlucky unfortunately

[Eggasperated]

I've now rubbed that bit of wall down to get rid of the bits, wiped and dusted it off and repainted it. Now I've washed the paint pad I can see a whole line of fibres missing so I assume that's where they came from, OH agrees we should take them back especially as the packet states "no fibre loss for a smooth finish". They are made by Hamilton from B&Q, is there a better brand? I thought I had the knack of them but now I don't feel so sure - are there any special techniques?

 

Even worse we're now not even sure we've chosen the right colour , but I think I've lost all sense of judgement and now can't make a rational decision .