Exterior Paint Roller Nap

Roller covers are typically available in thicknesses of 3 16 to 1 4 inch 3 8 to 1 2 inch 3 4 to 1 inch and 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inch each designed for a different purpose.

Exterior paint roller nap.

Medium semi smooth surfaces require a nap of 3 8 to 1 2 inch. Ceilings and drywall medium 3 8 nap roller covers work best. Choosing applicators for exterior staining projects 1 30. Stucco decks brick and masonry thick 3 4 nap roller covers can hold more paint and get into the crevices of the rough surface.

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. This pack of 20 roller covers would be great to keep on hand for tackling small paint projects around the house ouching up walls painting baseboards or trim or smoothing stain over furniture. Load the roller rolling it against the screen until the roller nap is saturated and the excess paint is squeezed out. 3 8 1 2 inch roller covers are best for lightly textured surfaces.

One of our in store paint experts walks you through the differences in paint roller thickness or nap and helps you determine which is right for your project. Pour about a gallon of paint into a clean 5 gallon bucket and hang a roller screen into the bucket. For rough surfaces like weathered exterior wood use 3 4 inch or thicker roller covers. Smooth surfaces generally require a nap of 3 16 to 1 4 inch.

1 4 inch nap for smooth or fine surfaces such as new walls ceilings wood doors and trim 3 8 inch nap for smooth to light textured walls 1 2 inch nap for most walls and medium rough surfaces such as textured plaster and concrete 3 4 inch nap for rough surfaces such as textured walls and. A rule of thumb holds that the rougher the painting surface the thicker the nap you should use. Find paint rollers at lowe s today. 3 16 1 4 inch roller covers give smooth results on smooth surfaces.

A nap is the thickness or configuration of a roller. The longer the nap the more paint the roller cover will absorb. If you use a thin 1 4 cover over stucco the cover will rip apart quickly and not get paint into all the crevices. Naps come in different lengths.

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