Woven fabrics, including microfiber and mohair, prevent lint from being left behind while providing an exceptionally smooth finish.
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Knit fabrics, like polyester and lambswool, hold more paint and cover larger areas faster while leaving some stipple.
Roller cover nap sizes, or thickness of the fibers, varies from low to high based on the surface you are painting. Low-nap rollers pick up less paint, while high-nap rollers pick up and hold more for larger projects.
Surface texture and general environmental factors, including temperature and humidity, should also factor into your roller cover selection. For uniform interior surfaces like drywall, cabinets and metal, use roller covers with smaller nap sizes, like our ¼-inch nap WhiteDove™, to ensure a smooth finish. Walls, ceilings and paneling require a slightly larger nap size of 3/8-inch; for lightly textured walls, decks and concrete, use a ½-inch nap; and for textured ceilings, stucco and masonry, use ¾-inch.
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For outdoor jobs, or when painting rough interior surfaces such as cinder block, rough wood and brick, look for roller covers with a higher nap, like our 1-inch GoldenEagle™ for greater paint pickup that reaches every nook and cranny, as well as faster application and increased productivity.
If necessary, the paint should be diluted up to approx. 10%.
For detailed information, please refer to the paint manufacturer’s technical data sheet (available online).
You can generally store undiluted paint for a long time if you seal it in an airtight container. If the paint has been diluted with water then the presence of microorganisms may cause the paint to deteriorate (mould growth).
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