Purdy Colossus Roller Covers

Originally Posted by Cache

Sorry, time being what they are and everything. You know how us stingy GCs are.

Originally Posted by WisePainter

They should never be mixed.
I need the trim guy finished and out of my way when it comes time to sling paint.
Cutting tape means cutting into the wall, not a good solution.

Originally Posted by Workaholic

Not all of them.

I agree the painter should have the house without other trades being in their way.

Originally Posted by Workaholic

In all honesty you should just let your painter do his thing. It sounds like he has a good game plan.

Originally Posted by Workaholic

Doh.. i was not quick enough on the edit. Yes i just do the windows by hand rather than mask.


In all honesty you should just let your painter do his thing. It sounds like he has a good game plan.

Originally Posted by Cache

Yeah, I saw the edit and acted accordingly.

Anyway, I plan on trying to convince the HO to let the painter do things as usual. I've got built-ins and cabinets that are gonna have to be ready for him to finish anyway. I won't be in his way. Sorry for hijacking the thread and being such a knowledge suck. Night.. Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by vandyandsons

wisepainter,

of course i was just busting chops as you like to do. i can tell from your posts that you are anal about your finished product and I am the same way.

i too have used the colussus and really liked it. unfortunately i usually don't have the time or am too lazy to clean out my sleeves so I usually stick with the less expensive lines. I can get a 50/50 for around $2-$2.50 so with pricing like that, it's almost not worth the time for me to clean out my skins.

i found the colussus not only applied like a champ (almost like a giant 4" whizz slv) but that the fallout sprinkle seemed to be a lot less than the cheaper grade sleeves.

i think that I may give the 1"er colussus a go on flat cielings though.

bact to the post now:
I forget who makes it, but JC Licht sells a device that hooks up to a slop sink faucet. you screw on the 8" hose which is attached to a 9" tube. insert your sleeve, turn on the water for about 60 seconds or until it runs clear, take it out, spin it out and store em (vertically if possible).

I will find the manufacturer if you guys would like. I worked for a shop that reused sleeves as an apprentice so cleaned and stored my fair share.

vandy