Choosing The Right Paint Roller (See Table Inside)

PAINT ROLLER COVER CONSIDERATIONS

Material: to match paint

Nap length: to match surface

Style: to match roller frame ( American or European style)

ROLLER COVER MATERIAL

ROLLINGDOG focuses on high-performance synthetic and engineered fabrics that deliver excellent coverage, smooth finishes, and durability:

• Nypoly: A blended material combining polyester and polyamide. This mix enhances durability, paint pickup, and release, making Nypoly covers suitable for a wide range of painting applications with consistent results.
• Polyester: An economical and versatile choice, polyester roller covers are suitable for use with all types of paints. They offer reliable coverage, good durability, and are a cost-effective option for everyday painting projects.
• Microfiber: Known for excellent absorption and minimal splatter, microfiber roller covers work well with all paints. They provide smooth and even finishes, especially effective for walls and ceilings.
• Synthetic Fabric: Designed to deliver a smooth finish, synthetic fabric covers are particularly effective with gloss paints. They help achieve a clean, polished look on smooth surfaces.
• High Density Foam: Best for flawless finishes on very smooth surfaces such as doors, cabinets, or wood coatings. Foam covers work especially well with gloss paints, leaving a sleek and professional finish.
• Polyamide: Highly durable and solvent-resistant, polyamide roller covers are easy to clean and maintain. They can be used with all paints, and their strength makes them ideal for frequent or professional use.

ROLLINGDOG Roller Cover Materials
Matériau	Image	Features	Meilleur pour	Finish Result
Polyester		Economical choice	All Paints
Microfibre		More absorption, minimal splatter	All Paints
Synthetic Fabric		smooth finish	Gloss paints
High Density Foam		suitable for flawless finish in very smooth surfaces	Wood Coating&Gloss
Polyamide		Faster rinse clean Solvent resistance	All Paints
Nypoly		Polyester+Polyamide blend	All Paints

Many painters wonder about roller cover density when choosing the right paint roller covers. Watch this short video to see the difference between normal and high-density covers.

NAP LENGTH

1/4″ (6mm)- for smooth surfaces like wood doors, cabinets, ceilings, and trim. Best for high sheen paints.

3/8″ (9mm)- For smooth to semi smooth surfaces like drywall, ceilings and most interior walls.

1/2″ (12mm)- For semi smooth to semi rough surfaces like painted brick or moderately textured walls.

3/4″ (19mm)- For rough surfaces such as bare brick or concrete, and heavily textured walls. Best with Matte or Flat paints.

Nap Length & Surface Match Chart
Nap Length	Image	Surfaces	Finish Example
1/4″ (6mm)		Smooth Surface
3/8″ (9mm)		Semi-Smooth Surface
3/4″ (19mm)		Rough Surface

SIZE AND STYLE

Size Width of roller is very important to best fit your job : 2” to 18” 5-46cm

American and European Rollers have different style frame with different inner diameter sizes

American style Rollers have a 1 ½ inch inner diameter to fit over the cage style frame and European style rollers have a 6mm or 8mm single wire frame that fits inside the roller cover. It is important to know which style frame you are using for purchasing future roller covers.