Appying Emulsion with a brush

[Diyisfun]

I usually use a roller when using emulsion & get a good finish.
I have two small rooms to paint that have lots of fiddly bits, so I think a roller will be a waste of time (especially when it takes so long to clean rollers).
What I don't want is to see brush marks, is this unavoidable, is it possible to use a brush & get a good finish?
Ant tips / advice appreciated.
Thanks

 

[ic1927]

Use a good quality synthetic brush and apply several well thinned coats instead of a couple of neat ones.

 

[emilybronte]

Or a 4" roller with a microfibre or lambswool sleeve.

 

[Diyisfun]

Or a 4" roller with a microfibre or lambswool sleeve.

Have only seen foam, will have another look.

 

[Bobbythepainter]

Have a look for micro fibre roller sleeves 9", Hamilton do a good one. Leaves a good clean finish. Probably B&Q or Homebase. If you have a local professional decorators trade store near you then Wooster pro dooz short pile (will need a Wooster frame for this). Use a good synthetic brush for cutting in 3".
when I was training we were made to use a 5" Hamilton brush to paint rooms, hard work.

 

[Nige F]

You should`ve used a 6 incher - thanks for the tip about micro fibre though - I need to keep up

 

[Nige F]

I usually use a roller when using emulsion & get a good finish.
I have two small rooms to paint that have lots of fiddly bits, so I think a roller will be a waste of time (especially when it takes so long to clean rollers).
What I don't want is to see brush marks, is this unavoidable, is it possible to use a brush & get a good finish?
Ant tips / advice appreciated.
Thanks

I did leave a few comments on another thread - but the jist of it is - take the paint from a bucket not the tin , dip the tip of the bristles then tap once on the bucket side , then work fast and light with random strokes , keep a wet edge

 

[emilybronte]

Use a 4" roller! You can put the sleeves in the washing machine if you find washing them out such a chore. These are good:

http://www.plushbrushcompany.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=207