When selecting a roller cover the most important factor to consider is the sheen of your paint.
Best roller for semi gloss paint.
Gloss and eggshell paints are relatively easy to clean and some types can stand up to a good scrubbing.
Large rollers 20 32mm thick are best used on semi rough to rough surfaces such as brick work or masonry.
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.
Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint latex or oil and the surface you re painting smooth rough or textured.
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.
These are to be used mainly for painting doors or cupboards.
Recommended for both latex and oil coatings they do a fine job with gloss and semi glass coatings.
Semi gloss paint is a relatively high sheen paint second only to full gloss in shine.
This means that both are commonly used in places where a lot of cleaning may be needed such as the kitchen.
Use them for quick touchups on trim baseboards furniture or other small projects.
Applying using a brush.
They are best for rolling semi gloss or high gloss latex paint over smooth not heavily textured surfaces.
They are available in multiple sizes than can range from as small as two inches to as wide as 18.
They are designed to hold a small amount of paint which also helps in gaining that ultra smooth finish.
Therefore when using a gloss or semi gloss paint it is important to choose a shed resistant woven cover.
It is most suitable for water based paints on surfaces such as walls ceilings.
A thinner nap provides a smooth quality finish using water based or oil based gloss or semi gloss paints.
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.
Glossy paints have a very high sheen and will tend to show more lint on the surface from the roller.
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.
Rivals polyester knit in popularity.
Standard wall rollers are 7 to 12 inches wide with 9 inch rollers being suitable for most home projects.
Sherwin williams roller covers are available in multiple fabric types synthetic natural or blend to match the type of paint used and in several pile depths appropriate for different surfaces.
The highly crimped fibers offer the best protection against matting.