| CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROLLER COVER |
| The 'nap' or 'pile' is the length of
fabric that sticks up from the backing. Roller covers are made in many
different nap heights from 3/16" to 1-1/2". The rule of thumb is that the
smoother the surface, the shorter the nap. |
3/16" |
Smooth surfaces; untextured plaster, smooth wood and
wallboard, drywall and metal |
| 3/8" ~ 1/2" |
Medium surfaces; sand finishes, lightly textured plaster or
wood, paneling and acoustical tile |
| 3/4" ~ 1-1/2 |
Rough Surfaces; brick and concrete, stucco, textured ceiling
or walls, Spanish Plaster, corrugated metal and rough wood |
| Glossary of Roller Covers |
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1. Filling the
tray. Don't fill the tray more than 1/3 full. Next, be sure to load the
entire surface of the roller cover with paint. The best way is to roll it
slowly down the tray into the paint, then back -several times- letting the
roller absorb. A tray grid is helpful in preventing overloading.
2.
Preconditioning. All synthetic covers require some form of
preconditionaing. Before using latex paints, the cover should be lubricated
with water from a faucet or garden hose and then spun to remove the excess
moisture. (this will prevent a lack of paint release due to attaching fibers.)
Before use in oil based paints, the cover should be lubricated in the solvent
in which the paint is thinned. Mohair covers should also be preconditioned in
the solvent in which the paint is thinned. Lambskin covers, due to their
natural oils do no require preconditioning. Preconditioning your cover will
greatly improve its performance.
3. Paint walls from the top
down. Start wall painting by rolling a large "W" in a space about 3' x 3'.
Then fill in between the gaps...blending into your initial strokes. Always work
from the unpainted into the painted surface. When you start another area,
repeat the process.
4. Clean up right away. Consult your roller
cover packaging for the manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions.
Generally, when using oil based paints, enamel or varnish, clean with
turpentine or mineral spirits. For latex or water-base paints, clean with
water. before cleaning, remove cover from frame.
5. Dry and store
with care. After washing roller cover, string roller on a rope or dowel to
aid in drying. Don't stand roller on end or lay it on its nap. Dry thoroughly
before storing in dust free cabinets or boxes. |
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