Exterior Paint Roller Nap

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Exterior paint roller nap.

Best paint sprayer for your project. A nap is the thickness or configuration of a roller. Naps come in different lengths. Choosing exterior paints 1 23.

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. 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. Stucco decks brick and masonry thick 3 4 nap roller covers can hold more paint and get into the crevices of the rough surface. 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. If you use a thin 1 4 cover over stucco the cover will rip apart quickly and not get paint into all the crevices. 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. The thickness of roller covers is called the nap or pile.

Load the roller rolling it against the screen until the roller nap is saturated and the excess paint is squeezed out. 3 16 1 4 inch roller covers give smooth results on smooth surfaces. Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint latex or oil and the surface you re painting smooth rough or textured. 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.

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. How to paint a house exterior 1 12. The longer the nap the more paint the roller cover will absorb.

A rule of thumb holds that the rougher the painting surface the thicker the nap you should use. 3 8 1 2 inch roller covers are best for lightly textured surfaces.