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How To Select The Best Model For Your Painting Project

Choosing the right kind of tools for a paint job for your house is no easy task. This presentation will help you select the most suitable roller cover for your painting project.  It outlines the qualities of a good roller cover & also lists down various types to suit individual requirements.

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How To Select The Best Model For Your Painting Project

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  1. Roller Covers How to Select the Best Model for Your Painting Project © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  2. Roller Cover • Roller frames and roller covers are not as straight-forward as you would expect. • For best results, now how to choose the proper tools for your painting projects. • Save valuable time if you have the right roller components. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  3. Roller Cover • Paint rollers have two parts; • Roller frames • Roller covers • Using the proper combination can speed up any painting job. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  4. Roller Cover • There are two features of roller covers; • Cover material • Roller nap length • The material used for roller covers is the “nap”. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  5. Roller Cover • Lamb’s Wool Roller Covers • Covers used for all surface textures; smooth, semi-smooth and rough. • Synthetic Fabric Roller Covers • Excellent choice for water-based paints on all surfaces. • Foam Rolling Covers • Work well with oil or high-gloss latex paints. Best for smooth or textured surfaces. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  6. Roller Cover • Get the most professional results by selecting the proper nap material and length. • The longer the nap, the more paint the roller can hold. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  7. Roller Cover • Here’s a list of common nap lengths and surfaces they are best for: • ¼-inch nap • - Great for smooth surfaces. This works well for semi-gloss or gloss coatings. Also for all oil and water-based enamels. • 3/8-inch nap • - Perfect for smooth to light-textured walls. Works well for painted or painted walls and ceilings. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  8. Roller Cover • 1/2-inch nap • - Perfect for most walls and medium rough surfaces. Should be used for textured plaster and concrete. • 3/4-inch nap • - Excellent for rough surfaces. This is meant for textured walls and ceilings, textured plaster, stucco and concrete. • 1 1/2-inch nap • - For extra rough surfaces. Best for bricks cinder blocks and chain fences. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  9. Roller Cover Now you see why roller frames and roller covers are not as straight-forward as most people think. Know how to choose the proper tool for painting projects to save valuable time and start enjoying your finished project. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

  10. Roller Cover About the Author John Colavecchio is president of Integrity Supply, Inc., a wholesale distributor of high quality painting and related sundries from leading U.S. manufacturers. For more information about Online Painting Supplies, visit our website or call 866-918-0300 today. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.

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