Need 'Roll & Tip' tips

[Capt Chuck]

Looks Terrific to me

But it did have an orange peel appearance

The thicker the paint the more orange peel you will get. Your better to go according to manf mixture. I don't know about the paint your using so I can not comment.

With the 2nd dry roll, did you get bubbles? Did you squeegie the roller between paper inbetween sections to help keep it 'dry'

I use the "Shur-Line" 3" Trim & Touch-up roller (that's right 3") to put the wet paint on. I get 'em at Home Depot. Make sure you wipe and roll the cloth roller first with duct tape to remove all dust and fuzz. It just takes a little more time vs using a 6" or 9". I dry off with the 4" Shur-Line Foam Roller. I keep extra rollers all set and clean in case you drop one. I use 2 or 3 per side to keep them from absorbing too much paint.

"Bubbles" Maybe your rolling too fast? Maybe the tip method with the shaved bristles like Joey mentioned is your best bet? Some of the cheap foam brushes will break down in the urethane thinners. The ones I use have "JEN MFG" on the wood handle. Get 'em at Ace Hardware. They hold up a little longer. Can several coats of your paint be applied in a single day? If so, then by all means go thinner and then apply a second thin coat after dry/tack up. Also FYI, being painted indoors slows the drying time. Air movement over the paint removes the fumes and quickens the tack up. I know Mike at Wildfire paints inside and uses big fans when he sprays PPG Concept paint. I just hate to steer you wrong Carla as I can only comment based on my experience with the Signature paint application.

I'm positive after your all done and made and corrected your mistakes, you'll be a pro !!