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10-10-2006, 07:02 PM
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2 Power Roller Options... which is better?
I see that sprayers come with two options for power rollers.. One is an inner fed roller where the paint comes through from the inside of the roller. The other option is to have a spray roller kit, this is where a sprayer just hits the roller cover I guess. Which would be better choice? What are the advantages/disadvantages of one versus the other?
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10-10-2006, 07:19 PM
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My custom title
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Painting, faux, rock, plaster, texture, tile, laminates, finish carpentry contractor
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One, your sprayer feeds the roller, becoming a power roller... the other, atomizes the paint and your basically backrolling.
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Paint does a lot more than put color on a surface. It protects surfaces, it can reduce maintenance costs, it can enhance lives.
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10-10-2006, 08:46 PM
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Paint & Tile
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
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from what i understand the power roller takes some time to clean up. somthing else to considerthey have yet to make them for the 18". i had a 9" replacement cover price from s/w and there 8.00. there seems to be alot of pro's and con's about the power roller
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10-10-2006, 09:42 PM
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Painter S.Illinois
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I have one that came with my spray tech but have never used it ...wondering if they work.
Last edited by paint slinger; 10-10-2006 at 09:49 PM.
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10-10-2006, 10:50 PM
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Paint Contractor
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Location: Miami, Florida
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I see one on the Internet that claim is 3x faster regular power roller or dip & roll. I'm a little  about this. May be for large jobs could work.
http://www.speedrollers.com
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10-10-2006, 11:49 PM
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Pro
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I've used a Wagner speed roller (ok don't laugh me out of the room yet... it was the homeowners... and he asked me if I wanted the thing). Well, I am not one to turn down the opportunity to try something new, no matter how ridiculous it may seem.
My conclusion is that the thing wasn't half bad really, except that the handle is short, so instead of dipping, and going floor to ceiling, I was pushing the button and making "w" shapes like the homeowners in about 4x4' spaces. I felt really silly, and was thankful noone was there to witness this atrocity, but it definately piqued my interest in power rollers. The amount of time saved by not having to "dip" is fairly substantial.
I also use the Graco 190 ES sprayer, but don't have the power roller wand (hehe... he said "wand"...), but I'm definately interested in giving it a go. I have a 5500 sq ft home coming up soon, and was thoinking this is just what the Dr ordered (except she wants many colors... major drawback).
BTW, if anyone is looking for good entry level airless action, the Graco 190ES is perfect. Fold-down handle, lightweight, plenty powerful, good gun, nice fat tires, easy access filter, great range of tips...
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AFI!
I wanted to thank you for the info you sent me. Also I have noticed your posts around the place, and you're really "on it". Good to know you, man. Thanks for the help, and lemme know if I can ever help you with anything.
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10-11-2006, 06:46 AM
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AFI!
I wanted to thank you for the info you sent me. Also I have noticed your posts around the place, and you're really "on it". Good to know you, man. Thanks for the help, and lemme know if I can ever help you with anything.
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You are welcome,
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10-11-2006, 08:42 PM
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Property Manager
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Drywall/Textures/Paint
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Titan makes/sells a kit that provides both types of rollers: inside fed and outside fed. Gonna try it sometime. Cost is about $300.
steve
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10-12-2006, 03:19 AM
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Pro
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Seems like the outside feed would be less expensive to run as far a roller covers go... being a standard 9"...
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