Simple Solution:

Before using a brand-new paint-roller sleeve, it’s important to “condition” it so that it spreads the paint evenly and smoothly.

Place the new sleeve on the paint roller, fill a plant mister with water, then spin the sleeve as you spray it liberally with water.

Dry-spin the sleeve to remove any excess water, then roll the sleeve onto a piece of cardboard or other bare, clean surface.
That will help remove any loosened fibers from the roller sleeve—and prevent them from getting into the paint or onto the newly painted surface.

Now use the dampened, conditioned sleeve to immediately apply paint.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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