Paint Roller Covers

Find paint roller covers that come in sizes to handle small to large painting jobs, and which feature materials and nap lengths that ensure complete paint coverage on a variety of surfaces. Most of these products fit standard roller frames. Purchase options make it simple to get the supplies needed to repaint a single room or take on multiple interior or exterior painting jobs. Look for roller covers and frames, paint buckets, brushes, and other supplies when you explore the selection of paint accessories available at Staples.

Paint roller covers for any job
Homeowners and construction professionals use latex and oil paint to cover various surfaces. The surfaces include wood, metal, drywall, and stucco and present many finishes and textures. Most roller covers feature nap materials with a broad range of lengths that ensure complete coverage on almost any surface. Fine-textured naps with short fibers are ideal for smooth materials, while long naps are better options for rough surfaces such as textured ceilings or stucco.

Tough and practical painting supplies
Quality roller covers have sturdy cores and durable nap materials that stand up to repeated use. Multi-ply phenolic, PVC, or polypropylene cores provide a solid base for the roller nap and fit roller frames securely. Different nap materials help prevent drips, and they apply paint smoothly to a broad range of surfaces. While most covers feature components suitable for latex or oil paint, select products have solvent-resistant materials. Use them to apply epoxy adhesives, anti-slip coatings, and similar compounds.

Most paint roller covers have beveled sides that reduce the risk of paint dumping along the edge of the roller. Many also feature multi-layer naps that hold plenty of liquid, minimizing the number of trips to the paint tray to cover a wall. In addition to applying paint, some covers for paint rollers have naps made of looped plastic, carpet, or other materials. Use these products to create textured finishes.

What size paint covers are available?
Most roller cores are a standard diameter that fits almost any roller handle. Typical covers are 9 inches wide and apply paint to ceilings and floors. Small rollers 3 to 4 inches wide are ideal for trim work or painting tight spaces. Specialty covers for applying adhesives or driveway sealants are 12 inches or more in width so workers can cover large areas quickly.

Which nap material should you choose?
Most roller covers have naps made of synthetic fibers, which have a consistent texture and hold plenty of paint. Natural wool covers are very dense, and natural oils in the material help prevent matting. With fiber lengths of 0.375 to 1.5 inches, these products provide complete coverage to most surfaces. When painting porous surfaces, such as concrete block or acoustic ceiling tile, consider using a foam roller. Covers for painting textures often have plastic fibers that apply paint in irregular patterns, adding visual interest to wall and ceiling surfaces.

What are the purchase options for paint roller covers?
Packages of one to three covers are ideal for small painting jobs or touching up damaged surfaces. Boxes of 12 to 24 covers make short work of large-scale projects, or keep a crew of professional painters supplied with the tools they need to keep working. Roller frame and cover kits are ready to use right out of the box.