When working on creating a new interior for your home, it is especially important to pay due attention to the decoration and painting of various surfaces. The popularity of water-based paints is determined by its practicality in use and aesthetic appearance. However, the quality of the result is also affected by the choice of rollers for applying water-based paint. You should not spend money on low-quality products, apply paint more conveniently and efficiently with a suitable tool.
Paint roller: types
In the modern market, there are paint rollers suitable for different types of repairs and paints.In order to choose the right roller for painting with water-based paint, it is better to first pay attention to the material from which the product is made.
To cover the surface with water-based paint, you need a roller consisting of the following materials:
- pile;
- velours;
- foam rubber.
Rollers from different materials are within the same price category, so it is quite difficult to choose an inexperienced buyer. Do not hesitate to ask sellers and consultants which roller is better and which operating features are typical for each of them. The material from which the roller is made directly affects what the final result of painting will be.
From foam rubber
The main advantage of using foam rollers for applying water-based paint is the low cost, as well as the opportunity to purchase them in any, even the smallest, repair shop. One roller can be made of several types of foam rubber.
Pay attention to the percentage of high density foam rubber, it is it that provides resistance to mechanical stress.
However, products made of foam have their drawbacks:
- the roller absorbs more than necessary quantity of paint, which is disadvantageous from the point of view of rational use of materials;
- Due to the excessive impregnation of foam rubber with water-based paint during operation, a large number of bubbles can form on the surface and the coating will be uneven.
From velor
It is advisable to choose such a roller for painting a flat, smooth surface. Velor is a synthetic material and articles made of it are much cheaper than, for example, mohair rollers. Also, the undoubted advantage of velor rollers is their resistance to aggressive solvents.
However, the inconvenience in using this type of product is that velor does not absorb water-based paint well. In order to achieve a uniform, monophonic coating, it is necessary to dip the tool too often in the coloring solution, which provides many inconveniences to the painter.
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Best of all for painting with water-based paint are nap rollers. In order to determine what length of the pile should be chosen, you need to clearly know the characteristics of the surface to be painted. For hard surfaces, it is best to stay on the purchase of products with a long pile.
If you are poorly versed in the intricacies of painting, then a win-win option would be to buy a product with an average pile length.
Material directly affects the cost. Rollers made of natural fur or felt will cost more than artificial substitutes. The quality of the fur coat material determines what the result of painting will be, so you should not save.
Advantages of pile rollers:
- the ability to correct the absorption of paint using different pile lengths: by choosing a roller with a long pile, you can immediately cover the surface with a water-based paint in a thick layer, and in order to make the layer thin, you can purchase a product with a short pile;
- the implementation of decorative painting: for such purposes, rollers with a short pile are best suited;
- natural material of a fur coat provides long-term operation;
- a long-nap roller is indispensable to ensure uniform coverage of rough and porous surfaces.
Other selection criteria
Having decided on the type and material of the coat, one should not immediately rush to the cash register. The quality of the paintwork is also affected by the size of the paint rollers. If you expect a fairly significant amount of work and there are several types of surfaces, then you are unlikely to be satisfied with one roller of a certain size.
Before you buy, you need to check:
- The quality of the seams on the fur coat. The accuracy and smoothness of the seam determines how evenly the paint is distributed over the surface. Rough seams indicate poor product quality and will leave marks on the painted surface.
- For lint products, it is advisable to carry out such a check: gently squeeze the pile with your fingers and pull it towards you. If the material is of high quality, then the villi will not fall out. If after checking you noticed that the pile is easy to pull out, it is better to choose a different product.
- For convenience, the pen is of great importance. It should be comfortable, easily compress and not slip in the hand. For painting walls or ceilings, it is desirable that the handle can be extended.
- Some manufacturers also offer a set of replaceable fur coats. It is very convenient for practical use. If the tool is damaged in the process of paintwork, its coat can immediately be replaced. The cost of the product is much higher than that of goods with glued fur coats, however, the handle does not need to be replaced when worn.
- There are also rollers with limiters and controls. The availability and quality of auxiliary parts affects the price category of the product.
When choosing a size, it is better to be guided by the principle of conformity - the larger the surface, the larger the tool and vice versa. Consider also that when impregnated with paint, the roller will become much heavier. This is important to understand to ensure the convenience of upcoming work.
