18" roller set up - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

salmangeri · 09-10-2008, 11:07 AM

I have been thinking of using the 18" roller set up by Wooster. The bucket is called a "wide boy". Any thoughts on using an 18" roller set up? If you do, what brand like Wooster or Sherwin William brands do you prefer??

Thanks

Sal

NAV · 09-11-2008, 02:29 PM

18" is the best all day long. it will make your arms strong after a 12 hour day.

wooster frames are the best - you can use any 18" sleeve, its the painter that makes it look good not the roller sleeve. Make sure you "freak it out" - Cleveland painting term for using masking tape to pull all the loose hairs off of a cheap roller sleeve.

plazaman · 09-13-2008, 08:12 PM

we've been using the SW contractor series 18" sleeves, works well

**slickshift** · 09-13-2008, 08:27 PM

I have not had good luck with this style frame:

...in fact, I've had bad enough luck with several, that I wouldn't use them again nor could I recommend or suggest them

This kind seems just fine:

However, my new favorite is The Hulk:

I was worried about the plastic clips, but so far so good