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11-06-2005, 04:47 PM
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What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Hello Everyone,
I was interested in what types of roller covers you find to hold the most paint, leave the nicest finish and shed the least. I'm currently using Sherwin Contractor Series soft woven. What do you prefer? |
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11-06-2005, 05:04 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Wooster 50/50's 3/4"
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11-07-2005, 07:32 AM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Wooster 50/50's 3/4"
ABSOLUTELY! 
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11-07-2005, 02:13 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Merino or Sherwin Sheepskin 3/4"
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11-07-2005, 07:14 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
My supplier can no longer carry the Purdy's I was used to (SWP buyout)
I must say so far I've been impressed with the Woosters, and specifically the 50/50s that they now carry |
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11-07-2005, 07:24 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Have any of you tried the Sherwin Contractor Soft Wovens, any opinons?
I've used the Wooster Journeyman I believe it is, it shed badly. This must be one of there lower quality roller covers since I see all of you so far seem to like the wooster 50/50s. How much are you paying for those? |
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11-07-2005, 10:09 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
I'm not a big fan of Sherwin, so I don't think I've ever used on e of those covers you mention. I did get one of theirs from the rep that was supposed just like the 50/50, and it rolled nicely. But I buy the Woosters by the case. Can't recall right now, but its around 3-3.50 per in a case purchase.
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11-07-2005, 10:20 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
That sheepskin leaves a heavy texture if you're not careful with it. I usually use the purdy 3/4" naps because they do me good. They hold a ton of paint and don't leave a mopped on look. I do like the wooster 50/50 though...
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11-08-2005, 01:58 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
I prefer the contractor series ofcourse its a knock off of the purdy but i buy mine by the case as well around $4
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03-16-2006, 10:23 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
I Currently use purdy white dove will have to try the wooster 50/50
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03-16-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
CORONA all the way... Tuff Pro: polyester / acrylic / nylon blend fibers. Low splatter as well. 3/4' Nap for walls.
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03-17-2006, 06:21 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Been using the new (to me) German type roller sleeve. Very heavy pile.looks like string. The best finsh I have ever had and they wash up great.
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03-17-2006, 06:40 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Stan, would that be a Wooster Polar Bear?
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03-17-2006, 10:04 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Pro Guy;
That would be one of them. along with Purdy's Colossus & the Whizz'a Big Dipper. The fabric is all a Polyamide that simulates a lambskin. Between the polyamide & the lambskin, hands down my favorite. Rolled properly they will leave you with as smooth a finish as any cover on the market, even with the eggshells & semmi's. Nice site. I never seam to have time on these boards anymore. That is a good thing, so they say. It means I'm busy. If you ask me, I'm not so sure, wish I could slow down a bit. Pete (aka: Paint Can Pete) |
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03-17-2006, 10:35 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Hey Pete, glad to see you here. Slow down already.
 My wooster rep gave me a couple polar bears about a year ago, right when they first hit the market, but I've never test drove them yet. I hate to guinea pig a new product on a job, but maybe it's time to do just that. |
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03-17-2006, 11:13 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
Pete E glad to see you here.
Pro Wall, not sure if they are the same. Can not get get that Wooster sleeve here in Canada. The German type look like string.Hold a ton of paint and like Pete E said a great finish. Looks like the wall has been sprayed.In Canada they retail for $15.00 and worth every penny.Looked again at the Wooster pic and I think that the ones I have are more string like. Stan Last edited by painterman; 03-17-2006 at 11:16 PM. |
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03-18-2006, 11:58 AM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You Prefer
"German" rollers.
http://www.hagenboecker.com/paintrollers_ns.html No one can match roller 707 for just production. The new Purdy Colossus doesn't even come close.
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03-18-2006, 12:04 PM
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Great link George. Can we actually order from that site?
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03-18-2006, 12:38 PM
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Re: What Kind Of Roller Covers Do You PreferQuote:
like the one available in paintstores here. They don't use a roller with a cage but a rod type of thing like a large whiz roller. You need to buy something similar with a brush handle to use as an adapter on spinner(you need to spin it). I couldn't find any pictures I don't use them much anymore, but when I was painting I had one sleeve last me for years and it was still brand new. Also, You never have to cut-in for the ceilings or corners as it sort of paints with its side as well without making too much of a mess. I hope I am describing it well, imagine a huge whiz roller. The problem with any specialty rollers is you or the crew may not have the entire set-up and if someone forgets something you can't just replace it or run to the neighbourhood paint store
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