Lay Out Paint with Consistent Downward Strokes

What happens here

After spreading the paint onto a section of the wall, the next crucial step is to 'lay out' the paint to achieve a uniform finish. Always perform the final strokes in a consistent downward motion. This means after spreading the paint, you will make a series of light, overlapping strokes from the top of the wall downwards to the bottom. Maintaining this consistent downward direction helps prevent visible roller marks or 'halo-ing,' especially when using darker paint colors where inconsistencies are more apparent. If you were to roll up and down in different sections, you might see varying shades or textures.

Goal: Achieve a uniform paint finish by consistently rolling in one direction