Great point about why you need to be careful with the wider rollers on uneven/non-flat walls. spot on tip about matching the mini roller with the main one.
Hello there! great video and it has lots of useful info. for my project. The 6.5" purdy is a good shout so I will get one of those and should be useful!
Great video. You've helped me make up my mind on which roller arm to get. I already buy Hamilton perfection smaller roll sleeves, but, needed to settle on which large one to get. Have tried the regular DIY 9 inch in the past, but, work is starting to really pick up and I need to be more productive. Thank you.
Great informative video ,I have realised I have been using the wrong roller head ,I used a long pile on a very smooth surface leaving a raised spotty finish. I now know to use a fine roller .thank you
I have to tell you the truth. It's February 20, 2021 And I live in Florida. And I was trying to figure out how to get a Wooster mini pro roller off of its whatever the handle is callrd..And I came across your video. I don't know if it can help me. But your calm and lovely English accent made me just stay to listen if for nothing else that you gave me hope that I might be able to figure this out. I offer your peace and blessings from Gail in Central Florida. Take care of yourself. Mask up. Let us get this pandemic taken care of. And maybe someday I will get to England. Since I am English and Irish. But who knows. So thank you thank you thank you thank you. I just subscribed to your channel if for nothing else but to listen to your calm presentation. Peace and blessings ...
Thank you For your kind words Gail....i'm not sure if this is any use to you but over here, the mini wooster roller arm/cage is called a wooster jumbo-koter....strange name i know , but it might be useful? All the very best from Greater Manchester
Great video , spot on what you are saying! I find it hard for any roller purdy ect to beat the Hamilton perfection such a good roller. I used the Wooster microfiber and that’s also good on interior walls . 12” is a perfect size for most my work . I tried Wooster red feather rollers today for rolling interior flush doors and they seem pretty decent . Hope to get “ two fussy blokes” rollers soon to try out as ment to leave a “spray finish”
Very useful and insightful vid thanks Joe! Saw the various Purdy items in my local decorator shop, they are very well made and robust and will last for many years but found their roller poles quite heavy. Can't imagine using them to paint a large room or over many hours, my arms will fall off!
Purdy sleeves are ok but not as good as the hammys for finish imo....the roller poles that have their own quick locking system are great when they work....meaning they can be a little temperamental...not what you expect for the price. Even the extending roller arm used to have issues until they recently improved the locking clips
G,day from Sydney Australia. Thankyou for explaining the current rollers used in the industry. The nine and fifteen inch with end caps. * The micro fibre is a new product for me and I look forward to seeing the results in the vertical and horizontal building surfaces. Some really great tips of the trade such as nap lengths hold superior paint holding. I like the Purdy equipment, hands down. I have never used tray liners, and with environment and pollution control these will be used. Q1. How long would you have a wet roller in a bucket of water? A. Just over lunch B. Over night C. Wrap it in plastic D. Wash it out at the end of the day. Thanks once again! 🌏🇦🇺
I use 18" nearly all the time for ceilings and walls , i like Arroworthy and Fossa microfibre sleeves i prefer the Wooster adjustable arm to the Purdy though , seems much more robust , i use a 4 or 6.5" Arroworthy microfibre for rolling off cut ins and the good thing about them is they have roller fabric on the end of the sleeve so can roll internal corners without the need to brush them in. The only time i use a 9" nowadays is on doors . Keep the vids coming bud , good stuff.👍
I've been trying to find a 9in corner roller to do exactly that but with no success. I only found them in the states and a sleeve is about $8 but the delivery is $60 :) anyone knows if you can get them in the UK?
Great video. So would a 1/2" nap be short pile and a 3/4" nap be a medium pile? How do you get on with the picasso roller? Im thinking of grabbing the 18 inch
hey man, thanks for explaining the difference, I've been using these medium/ midi Hamilton perfection rollers but I find the paint transfer is really weak especially when cutting in. I'm covering dark grey wallpaper but even on fresh plaster I've done 1 mist coat, 2 base coats of Armstead and 2 finish coats of deluxe brilliant white and its still patchy in some places lol the wallpaper takes about 2 extra base coats, not sure what I'm doing wrong any tips? I was thinking of trying a short pile roller and Zinsser primer. I've got over 30sqm to do so I'm trying to reduce the workload.
Not sure if you still look at the old vids but was wondering what brushes you would recommend for waterbased paints (primer and topcoat) for woodwork? thanks in advance!
I use the express yellow lambs wool, they last long, hold a good amount of paint and clean up super easy but the stipple isn't the greatest. Then there's rollers that leave an excellent finish like the oldfields pro range but those just don't hold enough paint. How do you reckon these microfibre would compare to say a 12mm lambswool on paint pickup and useful life of the sleeve?
Lambs wool will obviously be long lasting as you say, but with rollers , you can't have it both ways really with pick up and finish. A short pile leaves the best finish with the least pick up, and a long pile holds the most paint but has the worst finish(in general) ...so thsts why a medium pile roller is a popular choice. A good balance between finish and pick up
Hi joe, great video. I have ordered some of them green sleeves. What brushes would you recommend? I want one to cut in emulsion and one for glossing doors and skirts ? Keep up the good work, cheers Gary
Perform blaze for woodwork, or Hamilton perfection in oil.....I use lots of others too, but generally these atm. Generally just use a procontractor , or hamilton prestige for primers ect
Great video as always! For diy use I was using the perfection medium but tried the short pile version and found the finish not as smooth, Dulux trade vinyl Matt. I was tempted to try a Wooster microfiber as trying to get as smooth as possible but wondering if it ms going to be much better than the perfection - any thoughts or tips please? Thanks
Not a massive fan of the Wooster sleeves. Try the purdy white dove short pile - makes a lot of a difference. PS Hamilton perfection medium nap is my go to daily sleeve as well, excellent stuff
Can you get away with a heavyer nap than a medium for smooth walls. As I see a lot of vids and the roller nap always looks more than a medium. Thank you. Also great info.
You can get away with it on the right jobs suppose....you have to apply more pressure and spread it more because the bigger nap generally holds more paint....but on smoother surfaces it's easier to get a flatter finish with a,shorter pile......especially with modern paints like acrylic durables ect......that dry faster and leave the texture
good video. i do rental refurbs and usually use a prodec 4 inch for the edges and either a 9 inch cheapo sleeve or a 18 inch depending. have noticed though when i use a contract emulsion i get noticable framing compared to using ultra matt and ive no clue why. to be honest ive no idea why people use contract / trade emulsions they dont seem to be much good to me . even with a wickes ultra matt you can nail it first time. personally id choose a tikurilla but landlords dont like paying too much.
Reason I don't do work for landlords ...ive not used contract matt for years now tbh....I only do domestic work mostly and only use quality gear mate....I even use acrylic primers now on new plaster because I can't stand the chalky finish contract leaves...acrylics are so much better
Hi joe. Have you found any way of spinning 12 inch rollers to clean them . Ive seen the one for 9 inch rollers which shoves into the centre then attached a drill. Is there anything similar for 12 inch rollers ? Having to remove end caps would be a pain. Thanks again mate Great video
Hi Mick, no I've not come across anything to be honest. I just scrape as much excess paint from the sleeve using my 5 in 1 tool, then rinse it through until clean water runs through. Takes me around 5 minutes. If I have multiple rollers to clean, I generally remove excess paint, do a short rinse and leave to soak while I'm putting gear away.... Then give them a rinse for a further couple of minutes.
Hi brilliant video something I can't find what I'd love to see is the apprenticeship kit bundle that you would recommend or that's a good start for someone
I recommend hamilton perfection medium pile sleeves, 4 inch for laying off cutting in, a 9, 12 & 15 inch for larger areas. A purdy collossus sleave is excellent for ceilings. I use a wooster sherlock bucket tray for the majority of my domestic work as its a hybrid between a tray and scuttle. When using different sized sleeves, its useful to have an adjustable roller arm like the purdy one , or the barraccuda. Proform blaze angled are excellent for cutting in, hamilton perfection for oil, and i use fat hog aqua brushes for trim.
@@JoeProDecor Hi Joe, this would be a great idea for a vid to take keen/ enthusiastic DIY'ers through a range of start-up kit and the reasons behind those choices!
Hi there, no I dont use a corner roller , but the tray is s hybrid made by wooster. It's a hybrid tray/scuttle and holds at least 4 litres of paint at a time so great for domestic work. It's a wooster sherlock hybrid tray
I would like to buy a purdy set for painting online, so I am interested in which rollers to use for water-based paints, considering that such paints are mostly used in Bosnia for interiors. thank you
Look for Hamilton perfection, or arroworthy classic for emulsion, staalmiester and two fussy blokes for 4 inch sleeves , and purdy for 6.5 inch sleeves
I dampen all dried out roller sleeves first.... No need to load up the mini roller because I'm just laying off the brushed paint, but a dip now and again stops it pulling
Hi yes you would be able to use it, but you could also try say an axus decor grey medium pile ,just for the fact it holds a little more material which is better when doing textured surfaces due to needing more material on the surface.(less dipping) On a smooth surface though, you cant beat the finish of a hamilton imo Cheers, Joe
@@Tephnos thanks for asking that question.....i used the axus decor grey imaculate sleeves on a few jobs, and now i'm back on the hamiltons. The Axus decor sleeves sre fantastic for textured surfaces as they hold alot of paint...but i did not rate the medium pile on smooth surfaces because of that reason....they dont lay off the paint evenly at the start and require more spreading out to get a half decent finish, which doesnt compare to the finish of a hamilton in my opinion. Tbh, you could even use the axus decor medium pile on textured surfaces just fine, but going back to the hamilton was bliss. Cheers, Joe
@@JoeProDecor same as, i was using alot of purdy for emulsion & oil on site but too many Thieving Arseholes had to go back to Hamilton & Fleetwood just to save few euro 😁 The big question....synthetic or Bristle for oil?? 😎 👌
I bought a newly built house from Bellway and all the walls are white. I haven't moved in yet and planning to paint them. Never done and painting before so I am learning watching the videos. I was initially going to purchase 9 inch roller, but after watching your video will probably go for 12. Which type of roller sleeve material would you recommend? Woven or microfibre for the new walls ? Thanks
@@JoeProDecor one more question. Is it necessary to wash the wall before painting? One of the contractors deployed his saw in the living room and was cutting wood there. There was like a mm of dust on the bulbs. I can't see any dust on walls , but I suppose it might be a good idea to clean them with sponge and warm water? Or is that rather not needed
@@flesz__ yes always wipe down or tack rag after sanding and de-nibbing, cleaning is required before sanding not to clog up sand paper with contaminants(grease ect...)
@@JoeProDecor thanks a lot. I am in the process of buying all the stuff needed and can see there are 2 options for paint scuttles. For 12 inch roller, there are 15L paint scuttles which look like a rectangular bucket or there are roller trays. Which one would you recommend ? Update: Actually , I have just realised that for anything bigger than 9" there is no roller , but double arm frame. Would that not be too much advanced to start with that ?
Hi just starting painting, how many sleeves do I need for internal emultioning, do I need 1 for white and 1 for colour or wash out and use 1 for all thx?
Initially to start you need one for white and one for colours, but ideally you need a couple for white (both medium & long pile), and one of each for light colours and dark colours.... Also it depends on how often you clean your sleeves? Me personally, I clean out all my rollers and brushes out at the end of each day unless I'm continuing with the same rollers and brush the morning after, in which case I will cover completely with plastic to seal from the air.
Also stock a packet of mini roller sleeves for your cutting in to prevent picture framing.... Its handy to have stock of both medium and short pile in mini sleeves.
Sorry to bother you 1 more time, is that same for brushes cus I’m like you I will be washing out after use cus I’m plasterer but getting knackered now and done quite lot painting on own house but gonna mix the 2 then transist in to painting only so will be on off for while so bare minimum I can get away with really for rollers and brushes thx ?
Hi Mate, I just bought a Harrison semi smooth roller to test on an old plaster wall i sanded and cleaned down. I am trying to practice because a decorator screwed me over and done a poor job in some areas. I am dead scared to do the real thing and I am using a cheap roller tray with a ramp, but I am really struggling at the moment to get the technique down. I needed to seal the test area wall as in a mist coat, watered down some cheap Matt Emulsion from The Range 3 parts matt paint to 1 part water (don't even know if this is correct either and I am not too good at the measurement side of things since its a small wall) The roller seems to give a weird texture. I really don't know what i am doing to be honest and the decorating costed me a lot of money for what he did. I can't get him back and he is ignoring me so I have no choice to try and tackle it myself. Any help from fellow decorators here and JoePro would be great. It's a really frustrating time and situation to be in. I have crown clean extreme in this new bedroom that I was going to be moving into and office space. He left flashing and picture framing patches on walls and now because it's a scrubbable matt class 1, it should retain the finish after rigorous cleaning which is what Crown claims and stands by. Now when you clean the walls it leaves shiny patches but only on the white paint (I have two other colours). Chipped paint from other trades, dings and nicks were not filled. So I need to sort that all out. I just don't think im loading the roller correctly or is the tray ramp crap? Seems to sorta spin and sometimes can't get the roller to roll back and forth in the tray. Kind like clumping up. Probably have the wrong gear and technique. Cheers! great video thanks for the help
Those types of durable matt paints(the ones that are slightly more stain resistant and have slightly more sheen level even though they are still matt) have a, tenancy to flash in certain colours.... Cutting in and laying the cutting in with a mi I roller helps eliminate picture framing. Flashing over certain fillers can be eliminated by pricing the fuliller first with thinned emulsion (the one you are using). Most durable matt paints, will sheen up with heavy scrubbing because it flattens the matt paint off with scrubbing causing it to flash. These emulsions, are scrubbable..... But that just means it won't take the paint off when scrubbed
I don't recommend Harris sleeves tbh... They are not the best quality imo. Better off with trade quality sleeves, for the best finish, but the nature of a roller is to not leave a perfectly flat smooth finish... Especially with an acrylic matt paint that dries very fast. You can add a little paint conditioner to the paint to give it a, little more oen time, or add a little water if the paint is too thick... This helps get the best possible results.... But matt emulsion is not smooth.
With a new sleeve, slightly dampen it and prime it with paint before rolling....apply enough pressure when applying but always lay it off very lightly making sure you lay off in the same direction(from top to bottom)
@@JoeProDecor Hey Joe many thanks for all your tips and advice! I had no idea about these sorts of paints being 'scrubbable' thought they were bomb proof, I will bare this in mind for the future. I should probably rub the shiny patches down lightly, clean the wall or do you think just going back over with two new coats will cover them? I think I go with the perfection rollers by Hamilton, they look far superior in quality, there a very slight texture on the wall he applied so I guess that is a microfiber he used like the Hamilton rollers you suggested in your video. I have subscribed, your videos are very helpful information. Cheers for all the help!
@@adamdavidkenyon6664 no problem at all.... Very few paints, are bomb proof tbh... But if you want something that is both scrubbable and wipeable without buffing it up, the acrylic eggshell is perfect... It levels off a little smoother (hence the sheen) which makes it more wipeable and stain resistant.... But like any paint... They have their pros and cons... Because it has more sheen.... It highlights any imperfections on the surface more... So prep is even more important. You could even apply a satin finish which is even more smoother and stain resistant, something like Benjamin Moore scuff x satin
Hi Jack, ive searched for the medium pile Axus decor sleeves, but they only seem to do them in 9 inch ? Not great considering i only use 12's and 15's.....such a shame they only do the long pile in a 15 inch
@@JoeProDecor yeah the ham pure bristle are alright but not as good as corona pure bristle don't rate their synthetics even the new one's they are not same quality as purdy corona etc.
Yes.I can confirm that all or most americans rollers are 1-1/2" .Even if they don't hold much paint as the 1-3/4" they are lighter and can go closer to the ceiling.I have few purdy and wooster rollers sleeve and frames.
No offence its a good video. But bobbly is not a DIY term its "uneven" and you forgot to time stamp or list your products and their uses..like other videos. Lets face it the subject is not very exciting so its helpful to time stamp your key points to help out a passing novice (so thats my thumbs down)..thank you.
I appreciate all feedback, however I did not forget to time stamp the video due to the fact It is not that long, and all info is useful for a complete beginner. I agree that the subject is not that exciting, because let's be honest, painting and decorating is not exciting is it? Regarding the term 'bobbly' I think most people watching this video will know exactly what I meant, just like you, they will know it's another word used for uneven 😬 All the very best, Joe
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Good, clear explanation of the various rollers cages and sleeves. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent and detailed video. It's certainly filled some gaps in my knowledge.
Hi Joe, I wanted to thank-ypu for this excellent video. It is really clear and well explained giving lots of detail to help educate people. Cheers.
Great point about why you need to be careful with the wider rollers on uneven/non-flat walls. spot on tip about matching the mini roller with the main one.
Top video. Thanks for sharing all that knowledge. Massively appreciate it! 🙂👍
Thank you for uploading this video. It was very useful.
Hello there! great video and it has lots of useful info. for my project. The 6.5" purdy is a good shout so I will get one of those and should be useful!
Great video.
You've helped me make up my mind on which roller arm to get.
I already buy Hamilton perfection smaller roll sleeves, but, needed to settle on which large one to get.
Have tried the regular DIY 9 inch in the past, but, work is starting to really pick up and I need to be more productive.
Thank you.
Great video spot on I use exact same stuff
Great video and honest review. Cheers
great video mate keep them coming
Great informative video ,I have realised I have been using the wrong roller head ,I used a long pile on a very smooth surface leaving a raised spotty finish. I now know to use a fine roller .thank you
To get away with using a short pile roller, the surface has to be completely level...otherwise the Hamiltons do a very good job on smooth ish surfaces
I have to tell you the truth. It's February 20, 2021 And I live in Florida. And I was trying to figure out how to get a Wooster mini pro roller off of its whatever the handle is callrd..And I came across your video. I don't know if it can help me. But your calm and lovely English accent made me just stay to listen if for nothing else that you gave me hope that I might be able to figure this out. I offer your peace and blessings from Gail in Central Florida. Take care of yourself. Mask up. Let us get this pandemic taken care of. And maybe someday I will get to England. Since I am English and Irish. But who knows. So thank you thank you thank you thank you. I just subscribed to your channel if for nothing else but to listen to your calm presentation. Peace and blessings ...
Thank you For your kind words Gail....i'm not sure if this is any use to you but over here, the mini wooster roller arm/cage is called a wooster jumbo-koter....strange name i know , but it might be useful?
All the very best from Greater Manchester
Great video , spot on what you are saying! I find it hard for any roller purdy ect to beat the Hamilton perfection such a good roller. I used the Wooster microfiber and that’s also good on interior walls . 12” is a perfect size for most my work . I tried Wooster red feather rollers today for rolling interior flush doors and they seem pretty decent . Hope to get “ two fussy blokes” rollers soon to try out as ment to leave a “spray finish”
I use the fussy bloke 4 inch semi smooth mini rollers for both oil and water, they are very good David 👌
Thanks for the comment 👍
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Good explanation!👍
Very useful and insightful vid thanks Joe! Saw the various Purdy items in my local decorator shop, they are very well made and robust and will last for many years but found their roller poles quite heavy. Can't imagine using them to paint a large room or over many hours, my arms will fall off!
😂😂 welcome to my world 😂 you do get used to it....but not without doggy shoulders after years of doing it
Purdy sleeves are ok but not as good as the hammys for finish imo....the roller poles that have their own quick locking system are great when they work....meaning they can be a little temperamental...not what you expect for the price. Even the extending roller arm used to have issues until they recently improved the locking clips
G,day from Sydney Australia.
Thankyou for explaining the current rollers used in the industry. The nine and fifteen inch with end caps.
* The micro fibre is a new product for me and I look forward to seeing the results in the vertical and horizontal building surfaces.
Some really great tips of the trade such as nap lengths hold superior paint holding.
I like the Purdy equipment, hands down. I have never used tray liners, and with environment and pollution control these will be used.
Q1. How long would you have a wet roller in a bucket of water?
A. Just over lunch
B. Over night
C. Wrap it in plastic
D. Wash it out at the end of the day.
Thanks once again!
🌏🇦🇺
Hi buddy, thank you for your comments, and I clean all my gear out at the end of each day.
All the best, Joe
I use 18" nearly all the time for ceilings and walls , i like Arroworthy and Fossa microfibre sleeves i prefer the Wooster adjustable arm to the Purdy though , seems much more robust , i use a 4 or 6.5" Arroworthy microfibre for rolling off cut ins and the good thing about them is they have roller fabric on the end of the sleeve so can roll internal corners without the need to brush them in. The only time i use a 9" nowadays is on doors . Keep the vids coming bud , good stuff.👍
Thankyou 👍
I've been trying to find a 9in corner roller to do exactly that but with no success. I only found them in the states and a sleeve is about $8 but the delivery is $60 :) anyone knows if you can get them in the UK?
Great video. So would a 1/2" nap be short pile and a 3/4" nap be a medium pile? How do you get on with the picasso roller? Im thinking of grabbing the 18 inch
hey man, thanks for explaining the difference, I've been using these medium/ midi Hamilton perfection rollers but I find the paint transfer is really weak especially when cutting in. I'm covering dark grey wallpaper but even on fresh plaster I've done 1 mist coat, 2 base coats of Armstead and 2 finish coats of deluxe brilliant white and its still patchy in some places lol the wallpaper takes about 2 extra base coats, not sure what I'm doing wrong any tips? I was thinking of trying a short pile roller and Zinsser primer. I've got over 30sqm to do so I'm trying to reduce the workload.
What pile size/type and brand would you recomend on newly plastered walls for:
1. Emulsion mist coat
2. Matt paint coat
Not sure if you still look at the old vids but was wondering what brushes you would recommend for waterbased paints (primer and topcoat) for woodwork? thanks in advance!
Good video
Hi can you add a link to these items want to buy some sleeves this weekend thanks
Is 3/4 inch nap/pile on picasso ok for smooth or only for textured
I use the express yellow lambs wool, they last long, hold a good amount of paint and clean up super easy but the stipple isn't the greatest. Then there's rollers that leave an excellent finish like the oldfields pro range but those just don't hold enough paint. How do you reckon these microfibre would compare to say a 12mm lambswool on paint pickup and useful life of the sleeve?
Lambs wool will obviously be long lasting as you say, but with rollers , you can't have it both ways really with pick up and finish. A short pile leaves the best finish with the least pick up, and a long pile holds the most paint but has the worst finish(in general) ...so thsts why a medium pile roller is a popular choice. A good balance between finish and pick up
What does "Pile" mean for roller sleeves?
(Can come in short, medium & long?)
Hi joe, great video. I have ordered some of them green sleeves. What brushes would you recommend? I want one to cut in emulsion and one for glossing doors and skirts ? Keep up the good work, cheers Gary
Hi Gary, I'm currently using oldfields 🤞
Perform blaze for woodwork, or Hamilton perfection in oil.....I use lots of others too, but generally these atm.
Generally just use a procontractor , or hamilton prestige for primers ect
axus decor sheepskin best sleeves ive ever used
Great video as always! For diy use I was using the perfection medium but tried the short pile version and found the finish not as smooth, Dulux trade vinyl Matt. I was tempted to try a Wooster microfiber as trying to get as smooth as possible but wondering if it ms going to be much better than the perfection - any thoughts or tips please? Thanks
Not a massive fan of the Wooster sleeves. Try the purdy white dove short pile - makes a lot of a difference. PS Hamilton perfection medium nap is my go to daily sleeve as well, excellent stuff
Only just tried the wooster sleeves.... And numerous others but I always go back to the Hamilton.
Can you get away with a heavyer nap than a medium for smooth walls. As I see a lot of vids and the roller nap always looks more than a medium. Thank you. Also great info.
You can get away with it on the right jobs suppose....you have to apply more pressure and spread it more because the bigger nap generally holds more paint....but on smoother surfaces it's easier to get a flatter finish with a,shorter pile......especially with modern paints like acrylic durables ect......that dry faster and leave the texture
good video. i do rental refurbs and usually use a prodec 4 inch for the edges and either a 9 inch cheapo sleeve or a 18 inch depending. have noticed though when i use a contract emulsion i get noticable framing compared to using ultra matt and ive no clue why. to be honest ive no idea why people use contract / trade emulsions they dont seem to be much good to me . even with a wickes ultra matt you can nail it first time. personally id choose a tikurilla but landlords dont like paying too much.
Reason I don't do work for landlords ...ive not used contract matt for years now tbh....I only do domestic work mostly and only use quality gear mate....I even use acrylic primers now on new plaster because I can't stand the chalky finish contract leaves...acrylics are so much better
Hi joe. Have you found any way of spinning 12 inch rollers to clean them . Ive seen the one for 9 inch rollers which shoves into the centre then attached a drill. Is there anything similar for 12 inch rollers ? Having to remove end caps would be a pain. Thanks again mate
Great video
Hi Mick, no I've not come across anything to be honest. I just scrape as much excess paint from the sleeve using my 5 in 1 tool, then rinse it through until clean water runs through. Takes me around 5 minutes.
If I have multiple rollers to clean, I generally remove excess paint, do a short rinse and leave to soak while I'm putting gear away.... Then give them a rinse for a further couple of minutes.
@@JoeProDecor cheers joe. Anymore videos coming our way ? I found them very helpful and informative. Thanks again
@@micksmith3352 Yes I will be doing ore vids... I am in the process of looking for a new editor, and I've just bought a new camera to record with.
Would you recommend a short or long handle roller to do an average sized hallway with?
You need an extension pole so you can adjust to.long or short as required
Hi brilliant video something I can't find what I'd love to see is the apprenticeship kit bundle that you would recommend or that's a good start for someone
I recommend hamilton perfection medium pile sleeves, 4 inch for laying off cutting in, a 9, 12 & 15 inch for larger areas. A purdy collossus sleave is excellent for ceilings.
I use a wooster sherlock bucket tray for the majority of my domestic work as its a hybrid between a tray and scuttle.
When using different sized sleeves, its useful to have an adjustable roller arm like the purdy one , or the barraccuda. Proform blaze angled are excellent for cutting in, hamilton perfection for oil, and i use fat hog aqua brushes for trim.
Also, i use oldfield brushes for various tasks
Hamilton perfection long pile for heavy textures and render
Thanks good kit list here to work towards some I have some I will be starting to ad thatnks for this grate advice
@@JoeProDecor Hi Joe, this would be a great idea for a vid to take keen/ enthusiastic DIY'ers through a range of start-up kit and the reasons behind those choices!
What make is the tray and where can you buy it from. Do you use a corner roller and if so what brand.
Hi there, no I dont use a corner roller , but the tray is s hybrid made by wooster. It's a hybrid tray/scuttle and holds at least 4 litres of paint at a time so great for domestic work.
It's a wooster sherlock hybrid tray
I would like to buy a purdy set for painting online, so I am interested in which rollers to use for water-based paints, considering that such paints are mostly used in Bosnia for interiors. thank you
Look for Hamilton perfection, or arroworthy classic for emulsion, staalmiester and two fussy blokes for 4 inch sleeves , and purdy for 6.5 inch sleeves
When you go over the brush strokes with your small roller do you start with a just damp roller or load a bit of extra paint on it?
I dampen all dried out roller sleeves first.... No need to load up the mini roller because I'm just laying off the brushed paint, but a dip now and again stops it pulling
@@JoeProDecor cheers! I’ll give it a dip every now and then then!
What is laying off?? What does it mean. Thank you ?
Hi mate,
For painting a textured superfresco like the Greek Key, would the Hamilton Perfection medium pile work for it?
Hi yes you would be able to use it, but you could also try say an axus decor grey medium pile ,just for the fact it holds a little more material which is better when doing textured surfaces due to needing more material on the surface.(less dipping)
On a smooth surface though, you cant beat the finish of a hamilton imo
Cheers, Joe
@@JoeProDecor I had seen you were looking into trying the Axus greys. How are you liking them vs the Hamiltons in your day job?
@@Tephnos thanks for asking that question.....i used the axus decor grey imaculate sleeves on a few jobs, and now i'm back on the hamiltons.
The Axus decor sleeves sre fantastic for textured surfaces as they hold alot of paint...but i did not rate the medium pile on smooth surfaces because of that reason....they dont lay off the paint evenly at the start and require more spreading out to get a half decent finish, which doesnt compare to the finish of a hamilton in my opinion.
Tbh, you could even use the axus decor medium pile on textured surfaces just fine, but going back to the hamilton was bliss.
Cheers, Joe
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A video on brushes like this mate..interesting 👍🇨🇮
I change brushes more often than boxers Shane 😂 but I am happy with the ones I'm currently using so i will share my info soon mate. All the best, joe
@@JoeProDecor same as, i was using alot of purdy for emulsion & oil on site but too many Thieving Arseholes had to go back to Hamilton & Fleetwood just to save few euro 😁
The big question....synthetic or Bristle for oil?? 😎 👌
@@shaneo928 bristle for oil
@@shaneo928 bristle for emulsion especially on exteriors holds more paint without splattering
I bought a newly built house from Bellway and all the walls are white. I haven't moved in yet and planning to paint them. Never done and painting before so I am learning watching the videos. I was initially going to purchase 9 inch roller, but after watching your video will probably go for 12. Which type of roller sleeve material would you recommend? Woven or microfibre for the new walls ? Thanks
Hi, my preferred choice is microfibre...its a good balance between finish and paint pick up which is why I use Hamilton perfection sleeves in general
@@JoeProDecor thanks, I found exactly the same sleeve on screwfix . Will get it with the hamilton roller and harris trade extension pole .
@@JoeProDecor one more question.
Is it necessary to wash the wall before painting?
One of the contractors deployed his saw in the living room and was cutting wood there. There was like a mm of dust on the bulbs. I can't see any dust on walls , but I suppose it might be a good idea to clean them with sponge and warm water? Or is that rather not needed
@@flesz__ yes always wipe down or tack rag after sanding and de-nibbing, cleaning is required before sanding not to clog up sand paper with contaminants(grease ect...)
@@JoeProDecor thanks a lot. I am in the process of buying all the stuff needed and can see there are 2 options for paint scuttles. For 12 inch roller, there are 15L paint scuttles which look like a rectangular bucket or there are roller trays. Which one would you recommend ? Update: Actually , I have just realised that for anything bigger than 9" there is no roller , but double arm frame. Would that not be too much advanced to start with that ?
Where can I get all these rollers and frames?
Hi Paul, www.paintersworld.co.uk do a good deal on hamilton sleeves
Important question:
What material is good for what paint?
Synthetic for water based coatings 👍
Hey. Out of all the small rollers what one do you ACTUALLY use for woodwork?
Fussy bloke smooth, or anything that is short pile , but I usually lay off with a brush
@@JoeProDecor brilliant roller sleeves them aren’t they mate! Close to a spray finish! 👍
Hi just starting painting, how many sleeves do I need for internal emultioning, do I need 1 for white and 1 for colour or wash out and use 1 for all thx?
Initially to start you need one for white and one for colours, but ideally you need a couple for white (both medium & long pile), and one of each for light colours and dark colours.... Also it depends on how often you clean your sleeves?
Me personally, I clean out all my rollers and brushes out at the end of each day unless I'm continuing with the same rollers and brush the morning after, in which case I will cover completely with plastic to seal from the air.
Also stock a packet of mini roller sleeves for your cutting in to prevent picture framing.... Its handy to have stock of both medium and short pile in mini sleeves.
Thx for reply, why long pile, guessing ceilings or textured?
@@Nofixedabode859 yes, textured surfaces for mainly artex ceilings or rough cast outside
Sorry to bother you 1 more time, is that same for brushes cus I’m like you I will be washing out after use cus I’m plasterer but getting knackered now and done quite lot painting on own house but gonna mix the 2 then transist in to painting only so will be on off for while so bare minimum I can get away with really for rollers and brushes thx ?
Hi Mate, I just bought a Harrison semi smooth roller to test on an old plaster wall i sanded and cleaned down. I am trying to practice because a decorator screwed me over and done a poor job in some areas. I am dead scared to do the real thing and I am using a cheap roller tray with a ramp, but I am really struggling at the moment to get the technique down.
I needed to seal the test area wall as in a mist coat, watered down some cheap Matt Emulsion from The Range 3 parts matt paint to 1 part water (don't even know if this is correct either and I am not too good at the measurement side of things since its a small wall)
The roller seems to give a weird texture. I really don't know what i am doing to be honest and the decorating costed me a lot of money for what he did. I can't get him back and he is ignoring me so I have no choice to try and tackle it myself. Any help from fellow decorators here and JoePro would be great. It's a really frustrating time and situation to be in.
I have crown clean extreme in this new bedroom that I was going to be moving into and office space. He left flashing and picture framing patches on walls and now because it's a scrubbable matt class 1, it should retain the finish after rigorous cleaning which is what Crown claims and stands by. Now when you clean the walls it leaves shiny patches but only on the white paint (I have two other colours). Chipped paint from other trades, dings and nicks were not filled. So I need to sort that all out.
I just don't think im loading the roller correctly or is the tray ramp crap? Seems to sorta spin and sometimes can't get the roller to roll back and forth in the tray. Kind like clumping up. Probably have the wrong gear and technique. Cheers! great video thanks for the help
Those types of durable matt paints(the ones that are slightly more stain resistant and have slightly more sheen level even though they are still matt) have a, tenancy to flash in certain colours.... Cutting in and laying the cutting in with a mi I roller helps eliminate picture framing. Flashing over certain fillers can be eliminated by pricing the fuliller first with thinned emulsion (the one you are using).
Most durable matt paints, will sheen up with heavy scrubbing because it flattens the matt paint off with scrubbing causing it to flash.
These emulsions, are scrubbable..... But that just means it won't take the paint off when scrubbed
I don't recommend Harris sleeves tbh... They are not the best quality imo. Better off with trade quality sleeves, for the best finish, but the nature of a roller is to not leave a perfectly flat smooth finish... Especially with an acrylic matt paint that dries very fast. You can add a little paint conditioner to the paint to give it a, little more oen time, or add a little water if the paint is too thick... This helps get the best possible results.... But matt emulsion is not smooth.
With a new sleeve, slightly dampen it and prime it with paint before rolling....apply enough pressure when applying but always lay it off very lightly making sure you lay off in the same direction(from top to bottom)
@@JoeProDecor Hey Joe many thanks for all your tips and advice! I had no idea about these sorts of paints being 'scrubbable' thought they were bomb proof, I will bare this in mind for the future. I should probably rub the shiny patches down lightly, clean the wall or do you think just going back over with two new coats will cover them? I think I go with the perfection rollers by Hamilton, they look far superior in quality, there a very slight texture on the wall he applied so I guess that is a microfiber he used like the Hamilton rollers you suggested in your video.
I have subscribed, your videos are very helpful information. Cheers for all the help!
@@adamdavidkenyon6664 no problem at all.... Very few paints, are bomb proof tbh... But if you want something that is both scrubbable and wipeable without buffing it up, the acrylic eggshell is perfect... It levels off a little smoother (hence the sheen) which makes it more wipeable and stain resistant.... But like any paint... They have their pros and cons... Because it has more sheen.... It highlights any imperfections on the surface more... So prep is even more important.
You could even apply a satin finish which is even more smoother and stain resistant, something like Benjamin Moore scuff x satin
12” rollers fit on the wooster 9” frame
Good to know , thank you 👍 although I never really use anything other than a purdy adjustable roller arm now
15inch axus decor grey series rollers are very good much better than the hamilton microfibres.
Hi Jack, i will definetly try one as i like the axus decor range in general 👍
Hi Jack, ive searched for the medium pile Axus decor sleeves, but they only seem to do them in 9 inch ?
Not great considering i only use 12's and 15's.....such a shame they only do the long pile in a 15 inch
@@JoeProDecor go on trade 1st their out of stock for the medium pile 15 inch medium pile but they got 12inche medium's
@@jackwardley3626 nice one jack 👍
The purdy frame is useless at the wall edges. Leaves scratch marks. Have to go over the edges again with a brush or smaller roller.
I agree Jamie, I combat that with a 4 inch mini roller around the edges so I don't have to get that close.
Cheers, Joe
the problem with 12-14-18 inch americans is the core is 1 1/2 so im assuming it won't hold as much as 1 3/4
Not 100% sure about that Jack tbh, couldn't tell you 🤔
But it is easy to presume that I guess...maybe someone can confirm this?
@@JoeProDecor but when it comes to brushes U.S. brushes are far better.
@@jackwardley3626 yes I agree that they make great brushes, especially wooster and purdy.
I also use hammys
@@JoeProDecor yeah the ham pure bristle are alright but not as good as corona pure bristle don't rate their synthetics even the new one's they are not same quality as purdy corona etc.
Yes.I can confirm that all or most americans rollers are 1-1/2" .Even if they don't hold much paint as the 1-3/4" they are lighter and can go closer to the ceiling.I have few purdy and wooster rollers sleeve and frames.
No offence its a good video. But bobbly is not a DIY term its "uneven" and you forgot to time stamp or list your products and their uses..like other videos. Lets face it the subject is not very exciting so its helpful to time stamp your key points to help out a passing novice (so thats my thumbs down)..thank you.
I appreciate all feedback, however I did not forget to time stamp the video due to the fact It is not that long, and all info is useful for a complete beginner. I agree that the subject is not that exciting, because let's be honest, painting and decorating is not exciting is it? Regarding the term 'bobbly' I think most people watching this video will know exactly what I meant, just like you, they will know it's another word used for uneven 😬
All the very best, Joe
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