"RicodJour" wrote:

wrote:

Oh, yeah, and if you're using a roller you obviously don't care about
the finish.

Roller finish quality is a function of the nap thickness of the roller
cover and the paint. Saying all roller finishes are lacking is
misleading. In any event, the OP is a tenant, looking to get a couple
of years out of the paint job, and is totally new to painting. I'd
tend to doubt that she believes that she is going to get a factory
perfect sprayed lacquer finish look her first time out. A roller with
a 1/4" nap will work just fine.

All rollers regardless of nap length produce a stippled effect; it's
the nature of the beast. But you don't need to go to the expense (and
skill requirement) of spraying: a smooth surface, especially on a
wall, can easily be achieved using brush and paint pad. This method
has the added advantage of allowing the application of more paint per
coat.