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Choosing a roller There are many things to consider before purchasing a paint roller such as paint type and surface texture and material. As a manufacturer of high quality painting tools, ROLLINGDOG can help you make the right choice for your job
Choosing the Right Paint roller for the job Paint rollers come in various sizes and roller covers come in different coverings, each with a different purpose in mind. To choose right roller you need to consider the size of paint roller you want, the type of paint you want to use, and the kind of surface you ll be painting. ROLLER COVER CONSIDERATIONS Material: to match paint Nap/ Pile height: to match surface Style: to match roller frame ( American or European style) Material Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic, Mohair, Lambs wool, Foam, Woven, Microfiber, Knit, Velour, Blended Size and Style European American Nap length Short Pile Medium Pile Long Pile
Size and Style Size Width of roller is very important to best fit your job : 2 to 18 50-100cm European style American style 12-18 frame 9 7 4 3 2 American and European Rollers have different style frame with different inner diameter sizes American style Rollers have a 1 ½ inch inner diameter to fit over the cage style frame and European style rollers have a 6mm or 8mm single wire frame that fits inside the roller cover. It is important to know which style frame you are using for purchasing future roller covers
Nap Roller Covers The term nap refers to the length of the fibers covering the center tube. Consider the material the nap is made of as you are deciding which one to purchase. They come in both synthetic and natural fibers. Synthetic fibers are ideal for latex paints and all surface textures. The longer the nap, the more paint the roller cover will absorb. Smooth surfaces generally require a nap of 3/16 to 1/4 inch. Medium, semi-smooth surfaces require a nap of 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Semi-rough surfaces, such as stucco, require a nap of 3/4 to 1 inch. Extra rough surfaces, such as brick, require a nap of 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch. Nap length/ Pile height 1/4 ( 6mm)nap for smooth or fines surfaces, such as new walls, ceilings,wood doors, and trim 3/8 (9mm) nap for smooth to light-textured walls 1/2 (13mm)nap for most walls and medium rough surfaces, such as textured plaster, and concrete 3/4 (19mm) nap for rough surfaces, such as textured walls and ceilings, textured plaster, and concrete 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch nap is a good general-purpose roller cover. Surface Condition Paint Finish And Type Roller To Use Smooth; drywall,plaster, cabinetry and woodword high-gloss or semi-gloss; latex, oil or alkyd- based; varnish and polyurethane 1/4 inch polyester or poly / wool blend, high density foam Smooth to semi-smooth; drywall, plaster, woodword, previously painted masonry Semi-smooth to semi-rough; textured drywall and plaster; previously painted brick, stucco and concrete Rough; thick textured walls and cellings; bare masonry including brick and concrete high-gloss or semi-gloss; latex, oil or alkyd- based; varnish and polyurethane eggshell and flat; latex, oil or alkyd-based; varnish and polyurethane all paints when working with rough surfaces or never-before painted masonry 1/4 to 3/8 inch polyester or poly / wool blend 3/8 to 1/2 inch polyester or poly / wool blend 1/2 to 3/4 inch polyester or poly / wool blend
Roller Cover Material Synthetics: Most widely used category of paint roller fabrics. Made with a single fiber type or blend of fibers. Common materials are polyester, nylon, rayon, and acrylic. In general they can be used with water or oil based coatings but work best with water based. Which material to choose? Use rollers with polyester and nylon fibers with latex paints Use natural fibers, like mohair and lamb's wool, with oil-based paints Use foam rollers on porous surfaces, like bare wood, or where you want a glossy-smooth finish, like on cabinets. Shearing: Wool that is still attached to it tanned skin, also called lambskin or sheepskin. It is the original paint roller fabric, naturally shed resistant with exceptional capacity and release. Best for oil based paint but also some of the most expensive roller fabric. Prolonged soaking can cause the cover to deteriorate. Mohair: Silky, Angora goat hair, always woven together with synthetic fibers. Creates a smooth, glass-like finish and resists matting. Expensive, but provides superior results on smooth surfaces 50/50: High performance blend of lambs wool and polyester fibers. The wool provides maximum capacity and a smooth finish while the polyester helps the cover to resist matting.
Foam Roller Covers Foam roller covers work great with latex paints, as they are made for a thinner paint. Oil paints are generally too thick to achieve good results with a foam roller. Foam rollers are also ideal for smooth surfaces. The uniform thickness of the foam means that they aren't the best choice for rough surfaces. Foam rollers absorb a lot of paint. Because of these factors, they work well when painting a large smooth wall. Foam roller covers apply paint in thin coats. They leave fewer lap marks, and work well with gloss or semi-gloss latex paints. Foam rollers are sometimes considered one use rollers. However, the lower price of one-use rollers can impact the end quality of your paint job. Material Knit Covers - These covers work great when you're applying flat and satin/egg-shell finishes. Knit covers are available in both wool and polyester fabrics, however, the pure wool and 50/50 wool-polyester blend covers will hold more paint and shed less. Woven Covers - Ideal for use with semi-gloss and gloss sheens because they give you the smoothest finish. The only drawback to them is that they don't hold nearly as much paint as their knit counterparts. So expect to be dipping into your roller pan often. Woven covers usually require more time and effort to roll vs. non-woven varieties because woven covers typically use with much shorter naps vs. non-woven roller covers
Material High density foam- A high density foam paint roller is an excellent tool for painting smooth surfaces. It is recommended especially for trim work. These paint rollers produce an extremely smooth finish. A high-density foam paint roller spreads on a thin coat of paint very smoothly. Microfiber- Microfiber or microfibre is synthetic fiber finer than one denier thread. This is smaller than the diameter of a strand of silk (which is approximately one denier). It can be used with most water based paints. The short pile is especially suited for use with acrylic enamel paints. Microfiber roller covers pick up and release 50% more paint than standard roller covers allowing you to paint faster. They are specially constructed for use with today s low VOC and premium paints. Microfiber covers are shed resistant and lint free. Browse through our list of professional paint roller/roller covers to find the best fit for your needs! www.rdproduct.com Mohair- A silk like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat; usually woven mixed with. Ideal for oil based paints.