Paint Rollers

About Paint Rollers

Paint rollers are essential tools for achieving professional, even coverage when painting large surfaces quickly and efficiently. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of paint rollers from trusted brands including Faithfull, Draper, Stanley and Purdy, catering to both professional decorators and DIY enthusiasts. Our selection includes individual roller frames, complete roller sets with handles, and specialist masonry rollers designed for textured surfaces.

Whether you're working with emulsion, gloss or masonry paint, choosing the correct roller pile length and material is crucial for achieving the best finish. From short pile polyester rollers ideal for smooth walls and ceilings to long pile options perfect for textured surfaces, MyToolShed offers paint rollers suited to every decorating project. Complete decorating tool kits are also available, providing excellent value with everything needed to start your painting work.

Applications

Paint rollers are used extensively across various trades and projects, including:

• Professional decorators – interior and exterior painting contracts
• Property maintenance teams – refurbishment and redecoration work
• Landlords and letting agents – property preparation between tenancies
• Builders – finishing work on new builds and extensions
• DIY enthusiasts – home improvement and renovation projects
• Facilities management – maintenance of commercial and public buildings
• Applying emulsion, gloss and masonry paints to walls, ceilings and exterior surfaces

Choosing The Right Paint Rollers

When selecting paint rollers from MyToolShed.co.uk, consider these key factors:

• Pile length – Short pile (5-10mm) for smooth surfaces like plasterboard, medium pile (12-15mm) for lightly textured walls, and long pile (18-25mm) for rough or exterior masonry
• Roller width – Standard 9" (230mm) rollers suit most applications, while smaller sizes offer better control in confined spaces
• Frame material – Chrome-plated frames provide durability and resist corrosion when cleaned properly
• Handle type – Soft grip handles reduce fatigue during extended use, whilst extendable poles help reach high ceilings
• Material – Polyester rollers work well with water-based paints, foam rollers suit gloss finishes, whilst synthetic materials offer good all-round performance
• Kit options – Complete decorating kits provide excellent value and include trays, brushes and multiple roller sleeves

Frequently Asked Questions

What pile length should I use for different surfaces?

Use short pile (5-10mm) for smooth plaster or plasterboard, medium pile (12-15mm) for standard painted walls with slight texture, and long pile (18-25mm) for rough render, brickwork or pebbledash. The rougher the surface, the longer the pile needed to ensure paint reaches into all the texture.

How do I clean and maintain paint rollers?

For water-based paints, rinse rollers thoroughly under warm running water immediately after use until the water runs clear. For oil-based paints, clean with white spirit or brush cleaner, then wash with warm soapy water. Squeeze out excess water and allow to dry completely before storage to maintain roller quality for future use.

Can I reuse disposable paint rollers?

Whilst disposable rollers and trays are designed for single use, they can often be cleaned and reused for small touch-up jobs if cleaned thoroughly immediately after use. However, for best results and professional finishes, quality reusable rollers with replaceable sleeves offer better value over time.