When selecting a roller cover the most important factor to consider is the sheen of your paint.
Roller for semi gloss paint.
Applying using a brush.
Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint latex or oil and the surface you re painting smooth rough or textured.
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.
Fifty percent is polyester which helps the roller keep its shape during prolonged use.
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.
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.
They are available in multiple sizes than can range from as small as two inches to as wide as 18.
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.
They are designed to hold a small amount of paint which also helps in gaining that ultra smooth finish.
Standard wall rollers are 7 to 12 inches wide with 9 inch rollers being suitable for most home projects.
These are to be used mainly for painting doors or cupboards.
Doors furniture and cabinets a 4 paint roller is ideal.
Paint rollers and covers are simple and generally quite affordable tools but there are many options to choose from.
They are best for rolling semi gloss or high gloss latex paint over smooth.
Gloss or semi gloss paint.
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.
Fifty percent of the roller cover fiber is natural wool which allows for greater paint pick up and delivery.
Recommended for both latex and oil coatings they do a fine job with gloss and semi glass coatings.
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.
A thinner nap provides a smooth quality finish using water based or oil based gloss or semi gloss paints.
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.