Standard wall rollers are 7 to 12 inches wide with 9 inch rollers being suitable for most home projects.
Roller for semi gloss paint.
Recommended for both latex and oil coatings they do a fine job with gloss and semi glass coatings.
The nap length for rollers to be used with semigloss paint is usually somewhat shorter between 3 16 inch and 1 4 inch than those used for flat paints.
Therefore when using a gloss or semi gloss paint it is important to choose a shed resistant woven cover.
These are to be used mainly for painting doors or cupboards.
Fifty percent of the roller cover fiber is natural wool which allows for greater paint pick up and delivery.
Paint roller tips now that you have the right paint roller nap and size here are a few other things to keep in mind when using a paint roller.
Fifty percent is polyester which helps the roller keep its shape during prolonged use.
They are best for rolling semi gloss or high gloss latex paint over smooth.
They are designed to hold a small amount of paint which also helps in gaining that ultra smooth finish.
Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint latex or oil and the surface you re painting smooth rough or textured.
Paint roller frames consist primarily of a comfortable handle and a rotating cage roller over which fits the cover.
It is most suitable for water based paints on surfaces such as walls ceilings.
When selecting a roller cover the most important factor to consider is the sheen of your paint.
Semi gloss paint is a relatively high sheen paint second only to full gloss in shine.
Paint rollers and covers are simple and generally quite affordable tools but there are many options to choose from.
Applying using a brush.
A medium or all purpose roller 8 12mm thick can be used with any paint and produces a soft clean finish on smooth and semi smooth surfaces.
Gloss or semi gloss paint.
Glossy paints have a very high sheen and will tend to show more lint on the surface from the roller.
To attach the roller cover to the paint roller frame simply align the hole in the cover with the end of the frame and push it on.
Large rollers 20 32mm thick are best used on semi rough to rough surfaces such as brick work or masonry.
Certain kinds of rollers and other tools go better with specific kinds of paint and matching the right tool to your project will help provide an easier painting process and a better overall paint job.
They are available in multiple sizes than can range from as small as two inches to as wide as 18.