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Rollers
Rollers are an indispensable tool for the painter, they are easy to use and cover large areas quickly. To complete the interior of a typical house you need 2 plastic or metal roller trays which will accommodate a 9” roller – one for white paint to do the ceilings and one for the wall colour. The most usual roller is a medium pile, 9” wide. Many Paint and DIY stores sell a variety of rollers, trays, roller frames and sets to suit every surface. For large surfaces and speed use a 15” or an 18” roller! For smooth walls use a short-pile roller of around 12mm, for stippled ceilings use a longer-pile.
If the roller you are about to use is not brand new make sure that it doesn't have a "flat spot" anywhere on it. A flat spot is caused by something putting pressure on the pile when it was stored and will cause irregular, uneven paint coverage.
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Roller-frames
Each roller requires a roller-frame The best ones are made of heavy-duty, birdcage frame construction or those designed for the professional painter. |
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