Fuzz on Wall

[dubell]

I have painted many walls and have never encountered fuzz coming off the roller and winding up on the wall. That is the problem I have now. It started when I rolled with a new roller and applied primer. I then proceeded to put on 2 coats of paint. The problem is bad.....Is there a technique to remove the fuzz?

Thanks,

Doug

[Rich]

It might be too late now. I'll assume you have textured walls and that it was over fresh drywall - which is about the only time I've seen this. What we typically do when painting is apply primer to walls and then texture. Then we very quickly sand it to get rid of any fuzz and errant texture. Then apply another coat of primer then paint.
What the problem is, in this case, is the recycled paper on the drywall that they are using now. It tends to break down rather quickly.
Short of letting the paint cure very well for something like a couple weeks with heated space.. then come in and lightly sand and apply another coat. There is no guarantee that will work though - just depends on how embedded the paper fuzz is into your paint. Or a weed burner - it works for fiber mesh in concrete - just kidding of course :)

[jrhode]

It sounds like you are using cheap roller covers. If the drywall is smooth finished (no texture) you can use a stick (or pole) sander with 100 or 80 grit paper, depending on the paint you used. That should sand out most of the roller fuzz.

Cheap covers are notorious for leaving fuzz on the wall. Spend a little extra money and get a lambswool roller cover. For smooth walls get a 3/8" or 1/2" nap. Textured, 1/2" or 3/4", depending on how heavy the texture is. They hold more paint, leave a nicer finish, are super easy to clean up (really!) and so will last you many years of occasional use. If you have to go synthetic, at least get a woven one.

If you have to use the cheaper covers, before you use them wrap them with sticky tape and then pull off the tape. Do this several times and it will help remove some of the loose fibers before you start painting.