What type of brush and roller should I use for flat latex paint?

Question

I thank you all for such good input. Each of you had something valuable to offer, so a best answer is hard to come by.

Thank you for your time and expertise. I learned some things I didn't know before and these will certainly make the job easier.

Answer 1

This all depends on what you are painting. if it is a flat surface, use a short nap roller, if it's a heavy textured surface, you will need a longer nap to get into the crevices.
As to what type of roller cover you will need, most roller covers are fine for latex paint. You will want to get a synthetic bristle brush to use as well.
The paint that you are going to use should say what type of brush that they recommend.

Answer 2

I agree with DIY. I do a lot of painting and he hit it on the nail. A good foam roller seems to hold more paint and 3/8 nap holds paint better than others. I just painted my office cranberry which takes a gray primer to get a true color when painting anything int he red colors. Don't forget to prime the walls. It makes such a difference even though it is time consuming. You will be glad you did.

Answer 3

The two best roller covers are Purdy White Dove and Wooster non shedding. Cheap rollers will shed fibers onto the walls. For a smooth surface use 3/8 inch nap. For textured surfaces you will need a heavier nap roller. For brushes I prefer Purdy XL series. Wooster makes a good brush and there are some smaller brands that make good brushes. Wooster makes a lot of private label brushes like the Benjamin Moore and ICI brushes and rollers. Don't skimp on brushes and rollers. Good ones make the job a lot easier and you will get better results.

Answer 4

a good quality nylon brush a 3/4 nap soft woven roller cover also of good quality hear is a web site for more information


http://www.paintquality.com/index2.html

Answer 5

No offense but go with Satin. Flat is too porous and endures soiling poorly.

Depending on the job you have and the texture/smoothness of a finish you want an acrylic fiber cheapo might work for a brush, as well as a bristle throw away. Certainly you could spend $30 on a 3 inch PURDY.

The shorter the nap on a roller cover, the smoother the finish. 3/8 inch is common for household use. The shorter nap loads easier, uses less paint initially, but needs to be loaded slightly more often. A smoother finish can be obtained with foam roller covers.

Steven Wolf

Answer 6

It's not the paint that you need to know but the surface. Meaning is that if your painting a wall you can use a 240 mm but if are painting a ceiling then you would use a fluffier one. the paint has nothing to do with the type of roller