How to Replace the Foam Roller
Foam rollers should be used when rolling paint onto flat, smooth walls and are recommended with gloss or semigloss coatings, according to paint supply seller Jamestown Distributors. Check the label of the roller cover to see its recommended paint types. Some foam rollers are made for water-based paints, while others are for oil; some are not recommended for use with lacquer or shellac. If the foam roller you are using is damaged or you are ready to use another color or type of paint, replace it easily with a new one.
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Instructions
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Measure the entire tube on the frame that holds the roller sleeve so you know what size foam roller to put on the frame. Standard roller frames are 9 inches wide, so you will use a 9-inch foam roller with a 9-inch frame. If you are painting trim, you may be using a 4-inch frame and roller.
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Protect your hands with rubber gloves if the roller on your frame is covered in fresh paint. Hold the metal arm that runs into the frame's tube-shaped roller holder with one hand. Press your thumb against the plastic piece encircled by the foam roller.
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Grab the foam roller with your other hand, about one-third of the way out from the metal arm. Pull the roller off the frame. It should come off with a firm tug, unless some paint has dried and glued the roller to the cover. In this case, use a knife or other sharp object to separate the foam roller from the frame, then tug again.
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Rinse the roller frame thoroughly. Let it dry.
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Slide the new foam roller over the roller frame's metal tube until you cannot slide it any further. The foam roller is locked in place and you are ready to paint.
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Tips & Warnings
If your foam roller is damaged and you don't want to clean it, let it dry, then throw it in the trash.
If you want to keep your old foam roller but don't want to clean it right away, put it in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator until you are done painting and are ready to clean.
References
- Photo Credit paint roller image by Ana de Sousa from Fotolia.com
