Choosing Between Paint Rollers and Brushes for a 6-Year-Old: Best Ways to Paint Walls

Hi there! Imagine you want to paint a big wall in your room with your favorite color. There are two main tools you can use: a roller and a brush.

What is a Paint Roller? A roller is like a big tube covered with soft fabric that you roll on the wall to spread the paint. It is very good for covering big spaces quickly. When you roll it, lots of paint goes on the wall evenly.

What is a Paint Brush? A brush looks like a small broom with bristles (the bristly part) and a handle. It is best for painting small, tight places like corners or edges around windows and doors where a roller can't reach easily.

So, how do you use them together?

• Use the roller to paint the big, flat parts of the wall because it covers a lot fast and makes smooth color.
• Use the brush to paint the corners, edges, and tricky spots where the roller doesn’t fit.

That way, your room will get a beautiful, colorful look, and you will have fun painting!