A 9-inch interior pad goes where a roller does but without the spatter.Ģ. Both have handles that accept an extension rod for reaching high and low.ġ. The painter's workhorses, standard-size rollers and pads (7 to 9 inches) are efficient tools for painting walls, ceilings, floors, and other large, flat surfaces. Clark makes the most of his investment by sealing used covers in plastic wrap or zipping them into a freezer bag, then storing them in the fridge for up to a week until he's done using that color. A decent roller frame or pad handle runs around $7, and covers cost from $2 to $5. For pad handles, a tight connection with the pad is key so it won't slide off.
When buying a roller frame - the handle and spinning cage on which the cover fits - Clark looks for a strong wire cage that seals to keep paint out of the cover's core. Most rollers and pads are either completely disposable or come with disposable covers. And while Clark prefers a brush when cutting in or painting window muntins, for the unsteady hand, small pads can be a neater option. Pads can't transport as much paint, so only the largest are good for an entire wall. He keeps an array of them in different sizes with covers of various materials, including polyester, lamb's wool, and spongy foam (see "Choosing Roller Covers."). "They transfer and spread a lot of paint in a hurry," he says. Painting contractor Jim Clark, who has worked on many This Old House projects, uses rollers on almost every job. Made from absorbent fabric or foam, rollers and pads hold more liquid than brushes and distribute it more evenly, and sometimes more neatly, than their bristled counterparts.
Nothing is faster than a roller or a pad for getting paint out of the tray and onto the wall.
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