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1. Selecting Brushes and Roller Covers

   • 1. Start with the coating and the actual surface

     A Level 5 smooth wall, a wood-grain door, rough cedar, and deep stucco texture need different tools even when the same painter is doing the work.

   • 3. Use the shared roller-nap tables

     Exterior surface: Rough cedar siding · My nap length: Usually 1 inch · Cover choice: Woven cover; Purdy Colossus is my preferred example

   • 4. Compare roller-cover examples

     Field practiceColossus is my preferred named cover for back-rolling rough cedar and stucco. Other manufacturers offer useful woven options; choose by the actual nap, coating, and finish requirements.

2. Entry 007Preparing and Repainting Rusted Steel and Iron

   • 6. Apply the finish evenly