There are a three main factors you should consider when selecting your roller sleeves...

1) CHOOSE THE RANGE: 

MINI: Mini rollers come in 110mm and 160mm lengths and offer a full range of nap and fabric types. These are ideal for smaller jobs or ones that require more precision. Handy for furniture or tricky spots around windows and doors!

DIY: An economical roller sleeve for the everyday handyman through to the professional. The DIY range is easily identified with the “red” accents on the packaging. This range consists of four polyester sleeves coming in Smooth 6mm nap, Semi Rough 10mm nap, Rough 32mm nap and a mohair and foam sleeve to complete the set.

TRADE: A superior roller sleeve perfect for the serious home handyman to the everyday trades person. The trade range boasts a range of four microfibre sleeves in Super Smooth 4mm nap, Smooth 6mm nap, Semi Rough 9mm nap, Rough 15mm nap. Micro Fibre technology has revolutionised paint roller sleeves. The finish from Micro Fibre rollers has been likened to a spray finish, there is no spatter or dripping. The sleeves hold more paint than other rollers so coverage is faster.

PROFESSIONAL: This is Haydn’s premium range of professional roller sleeves. In this range you can choose from draylon or pure lamb’s wool. These materials offer superb paint pick up and leaving the finest quality finish. You’ve got a better start to a better finish with a Professional Haydn Roller Sleeve.

2) WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE ARE YOU PAINTING?

A = SUPER SMOOTH   |   4mm
Walls, ceilings, gib board, plaster, smooth wallpaper, hardboard

B = SMOOTH   |   6mm
Walls, ceilings, gib board, plaster, smooth wallpaper, hardboard

C = SEMI SMOOTH   |   8mm
Imperfect walls & ceilings, textured plaster, embossed wallpaper

D = SEMI ROUGH   |   9-10mm
Imperfect walls & ceilings, textured plaster, embossed wallpaper

E = ROUGH   |   15-32mm
Rough plaster, brick work, stucco, trellis, block work

F = MOHAIR   |   5mm
Fine finishing on doors, window frames, cupboard, marine work

G   |   FOAM   |   5mm-12mm
Varnish, polyurethane on doors and floors

H   |   FLOCK   |   5mm
Varnish, polyurethane on doors and floors 

3) WHAT PRODUCT ARE YOU PAINTING WITH?

Haydn offer a roller sleeve for all paint types. It is imperative that you select the right sleeve for the paint type to ensure the perfect finish. This way you avoid having bubbles, runs and streaks in your paint.  There are symbols on each roller sleeve that indicate what it is suitable for so make sure you keep an eye out for these - Water based, Oil based or Polyurethane.