A medium or all purpose roller 8 12mm thick can be used with any paint and produces a soft clean finish on smooth and semi smooth surfaces.
Best roller for semi gloss paint.
Standard wall rollers are 7 to 12 inches wide with 9 inch rollers being suitable for most home projects.
Therefore when using a gloss or semi gloss paint it is important to choose a shed resistant woven cover.
They are best for rolling semi gloss or high gloss latex paint over smooth not heavily textured surfaces.
Gloss and eggshell paints are relatively easy to clean and some types can stand up to a good scrubbing.
Paint roller tips now that you have the right paint roller nap and size here are a few other things to keep in mind when using a paint roller.
Semi gloss paint is a relatively high sheen paint second only to full gloss in shine.
These are to be used mainly for painting doors or cupboards.
The nap length for rollers to be used with semigloss paint is usually somewhat shorter between 3 16 inch and 1 4 inch than those used for flat paints.
When selecting a roller cover the most important factor to consider is the sheen of your paint.
This means that both are commonly used in places where a lot of cleaning may be needed such as the kitchen.
Fifty percent of the roller cover fiber is natural wool which allows for greater paint pick up and delivery.
Glossy paints have a very high sheen and will tend to show more lint on the surface from the roller.
Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint latex or oil and the surface you re painting smooth rough or textured.
Gloss or semi gloss paint.
To attach the roller cover to the paint roller frame simply align the hole in the cover with the end of the frame and push it on.
Use them for quick touchups on trim baseboards furniture or other small projects.
Applying using a brush.
Large rollers 20 32mm thick are best used on semi rough to rough surfaces such as brick work or masonry.
Sherwin williams roller covers are available in multiple fabric types synthetic natural or blend to match the type of paint used and in several pile depths appropriate for different surfaces.
The highly crimped fibers offer the best protection against matting.
Paint roller frames consist primarily of a comfortable handle and a rotating cage roller over which fits the cover.
They are designed to hold a small amount of paint which also helps in gaining that ultra smooth finish.
Rivals polyester knit in popularity.
A thinner nap provides a smooth quality finish using water based or oil based gloss or semi gloss paints.