Roof Nap Roller

Roll the epdm membrane into the wet adhesive.

Roof nap roller.

First they allow you to cover large areas quickly compared to any kind of paint brush. High capacity roller holds more paint and covers more area. Whizz 4 in flock cabinet door and more foam mini paint roller. Nap is available in various lengths so use the one recommended for the surface you re painting.

Spread a sufficient layer of adhesive so the roof surface is completely covered. Depending on the size of your roller you may be able to cover an area of a foot or wider with a single roll. See related items below. Apply latex bonding adhesive to the substrate using a large thick nap paint roller.

Purdy white dove 2 pack 4 in x 3 8 in mini woven acrylic fiber paint roller cover. Neicotools combo single ply roofing shears 10 leather sheath with roller loop for 1 3 4 silicone seam roller and 10 roofing scissors 4 4 out of 5 stars 10 38 99 38. This foam roller provides even coverage. The thickness of roller covers is called the nap or pile.

A rule of thumb holds that the rougher the painting surface the thicker the nap you should use. Use the following as a general guideline. The roller conforms to the corrugated roof pattern. In general the longer the nap the more paint it will hold.

Roller nap is made from natural or synthetic fibers. You will be using a 9 inch heavy duty frame inch paint roller for spreading coating on roof or 1 1 4 inch roller for dipping in pail and a 5 to 6 foot extension pole. Ceilings and drywall medium 3 8 nap roller covers work best. Nap rollers serve two purposes.

If you use a thin 1 4 cover over stucco the cover will rip apart quickly and not get paint into all the crevices. Roller covers are typically available in thicknesses of 3 16 to 1 4 inch 3 8 to 1 2 inch 3 4 to 1 inch and 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inch each designed for a different purpose. Use a 3 4 inch roller with basecoats and emulsions. Corrugated roof roller is perfect for painting corrugated roofs and sheets.

For pricing and availability. Stucco decks brick and masonry thick 3 4 nap roller covers can hold more paint and get into the crevices of the rough surface. And since it is a roller it is easy to cover a lot of space quickly. Then using a stiff bristled push broom apply sweeping pressure to ensure a smooth application of the membrane.