[Tom M]

Is there a special techinque to useing these things?

They dont hold paint for crap. On doors or certain trim I find myself using nap roller or brush to lay on the paint then back roll it with the foam roller to lose the texture.

 

[B.D.R.]

i will use them to put the paint on the trim (or whatever) and the tip it off with the brush.

 

[Morning Wood]

I use them for poly. Roll it on and tip it with a brush.

 

[Tom M]

They don't hold paint well. I like the brushless look. I don't know what you mean by tipping the brush.

 

[Caslon]

They're to be used one shot only. What more is there to say about foam rollers?

 

[builditguy]

I used some to paint kitchen cabients. Nice smooth finish. Although I have used them for poly, I don't really like it that much. It does put on alot of product quickly, but I tend to get alot of bubbles that need more attention.
When I use them for poly, I do brush everything out.

 

[straightedgellc]

Have you guys ever tried the mohair roller covers? I prefer those over foam rollers



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[nickko]

They don't hold paint well. I like the brushless look. I don't know what you mean by tipping the brush.

after you roll the paint on you run the brush over the trim with the tip of the brush
nicko

 

[straightedgellc]

I remember the first time I heard a guy said i'm going to tip this door out and make it look like glass! I didn't know what it was then either! lol

 

[avenge]

Have you guys ever tried the mohair roller covers? I prefer those over foam rollers



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The mohair rollers are ok they are best for oil base. It's hard to find a decent short nap roller, most of them are too long of a nap. I never use foam rollers they're stupid.

 

[EthanB]

The Shur Line pads are actually great for getting a "tipped off" look over a wide area. They can create a very consistent texture. The down side is that you're not really applying much finish so it's not great as an applicator.

 

[ModernStyle]

I use microfiber rollers instead of foam or mohair. They look to thick to use for doors and things, but trust me they roll out nicely and leave very little stipple. I would compare the finish to a foam roller, but without the bubbles that foam rollers tend to leave behind.

 

[MickW]

Foam rollers are cheap squeegees.

 

[straightedgellc]

Yeah they are like that! too funny.. A lot of the house painters who work for me don't like them. They say anything but foam! :laughing:

 

[DavidRackley]

I prefer Long Nap Cover rollers. It is suitable for all types of paints on semi rough surfaces such as brickwork and masonry. It has the exceptional paint holding capacity so it is also good for smooth surfaces.

 

[tedanderson]

I find that foam rollers are very good for oil based paint to do railings, lintels over windows, metal fences, etc. but I always thin the paint down to get the best results.