Nap Size Paint Rollers

rayh78

For smooth interior painting have always used 3/8 or 1/2 nap.
Then on another post a few said they like the wooster 50/50 3/4" nap.
I know the 3/4 would be good to hold more paint but what about the finish?
Thanks

ProWallGuy

Finish looks good once you learn how to tame it. Good paint helps also. Never ever had a problem/complaint about the finish or stipple. It lays down a finish comparable to a fine lambs wool roller.

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phinsher

we use almost nothing but 3/4" nap rollers. They hold more, go further and I've never been able to see the differece in the finished appearance.

If you're putting on a satin or semigloss paint I'd probably move down to a 1/2" nap roller.

I have no use for 3/8" nap rollers.

chris n

ProWallGuy

What he said.

slickshift

Yeah the finish is fine, if not better than I synth 3/8

There's always some 3/8 in my box, but I don't use them...well I've been using them for throw-aways for touch-ups lately
I got sick of seeing them in there

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Woz the Painter

On drywall, plaster, a 3/4 nap will allow you to void imperfections, dip less often, and if you roll out the paint properly, will show no more stiple than a smaller nap. With a semi oil on doors or trim, I would recommend a mohair 1/4 nap, which if rolled out with the proper amount of paint on the surface, will mimick a spray finish.