Eggasperated Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I love the pads but there is an art to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
