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how to guide ·7 min read

How to Remove and Fit a Purdy Roller Sleeve (Step by Step)
A worn out roller sleeve will ruin an otherwise good paint job long before the paint itself lets you down. Matted fibres shed lint, flattened nap s...
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purdy 12 inch roller ·7 min read

Purdy Roller Sleeves Explained: Nap, Core Size and Which to Choose
If you have ever stood in front of a wall of roller sleeves wondering which one actually fits your job, you are not alone. Purdy makes one of the m...
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