As we know, commonly, we will use following material for making paint roller. So let’s discuss what is the difference of each?
Knitted Polyester
Woven Polyester
Microfiber
Polyamide
Acrylic
Mohair(30%, 50%, 70%, 100%)
Nylon
Pile high (5mm, 6mm, 12mm, 18mm and so on)
Density (800grams, 1000grams, 1300 grams and so on)
More Density, More Painting Pick up
Material | Advantage | Disadvantage |
Knitted Polyester | Suitable for flat or satin paints (acrylic, latex, oil-based) stains and waterproofing coating, good eara coverage | Hair loss, bad water absorption |
Woven Polyester | Lint Free and fast coverage with all paints, perfect layer thickness and ultar smooth surface in one coat | Paint more slowly, not good in water absorption |
Microfiber | Feels to be smooth and soft, it’s suitable for all paints, and good for paint pick-up and especially for wood stains and wood preservative treatments | Not good in water absorption |
Polyamide | With very excellent intergrated performance, it is extremely durable, good for paint pick up and dispersion, can be repeatedly used, suitable for stiff paint and facades painting | A little hair loss |
Acrylic | Softer feeling, preventing shedding, durable and high efficiency in painting. Good Quality for walls and facades | Expensive |
Mohair | Durable in use, can achieve very smooth finishing after painting and can be used for water based and solvent base coating | Expensive |
Nylon | The best painting holding and release, Most Durable, and not hair loss, Good for solvent-based lacquers, water based lacquers and highly solvent containing paint, lint free | Expensive |
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