A wide variety of roller covers exists to make any job go smoothly, but as is the case with paint selection, roller covers offer specific features and benefits to provide maximum job efficiency and customer satisfaction, according to Sherwin-Williams Marketing Manager Matt Camba.

“Whether it be surface characteristics, job types or customer appearance preferences, every project requires a uniquely strategized approach, and that includes selecting a roller cover best suited to meet the demands of the job,” says Camba. “Understanding the key points of differentiation between some of the roller cover products out there can help ensure not only profitability, but a job that results in a happy customer.”

The roller cover products available at your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store deliver on virtually any job demand, according to Camba. Their features and benefits are identified here.

Colossus™ Series

• Extremely durable and designed for repeated use on any surface
• Excellent for jobs when productivity and efficiency matter most
• Best overall hide and paint pickup and release
• Long lasting and durable, even on rough surfaces
• Ideal for use with latex and oil-based paint and primers
• Excellent for rough surfaces, such as masonry, stucco and rough wood

Marathon™ Series

• Purdy’s most durable roller cover that won’t mat down on large paint jobs
• Excellent for jobs when productivity and a smooth finish matter most
• Optimized paint pickup and release, resulting in fewer trips to the bucket
• Enhanced productivity to get the job done faster while ensuring an even finish
• Ideal for use with latex and oil-based paints and primers
• Excellent for a variety of smoother or semi-rough surfaces, such as drywall, concrete, masonry, and decks

White Dove™ Series

• A versatile cover for a smooth, lint-free finish
• Excellent for jobs where a uniform and pristine finish matter most
• Good hide and paint pickup and release
• Flawless finish with all coating types
• Ideal for use with latex and oil-based paints, primers, stains, and clears
• Designed to deliver perfect finishes on smooth to semi-rough surfaces, such as drywall, ceilings and floors

Contractor Series® Polyester

• Excellent overall hide and uniform finish qualities
• Designed to provide value on small projects
• Good pickup and release
• Consistent uniform finish
• Ideal for use with latex and oil-based paints, primers, stains, and clears
• Designed for smooth or textured walls

Contractor Series® Soft Woven

• Excellent overall hide and uniform finish qualities
• Provides value and a quality finish
• Good pickup and release
• Controls spatter
• Use with latex and oil-based paints, primers, stains, and clears
• Designed for smooth walls

For a complete list of roller covers, frames and accessories, visit the Sherwin-Williams professional contractor website.

Read more stories about products that can help increase your crew’s productivity.