Purdy Colossus P-X Roller Sleeve - 9" x 0.5" Nap, 1.75" Core

The Purdy Colossus range is built for painters who need serious paint capacity without constant reloading. This P-X sleeve has a 1.75 inch polypropylene core, sized to fit Purdy's P-X system roller frames, and is covered in 100% woven polyamide fabric for durability on demanding jobs.

This 9 inch sleeve has a 0.5 inch nap, a medium pile that suits plasterboard, lining paper, smooth to lightly textured masonry and other fairly even surfaces. The tapered end helps stop tram lines forming as you roll, and the fabric holds more paint than a standard sleeve so you can cover more wall before going back to the tray.

Sub-Range: What Makes It a P-X Sleeve

Purdy's P-X sleeves use a wider 1.75 inch core than standard Colossus sleeves. The bigger core means a larger paint reservoir inside the roller, so it holds and releases more paint per pass, cuts down on reloading and reduces waste. That makes this sleeve a good match for larger domestic rooms and commercial jobs where speed matters, provided you have a P-X compatible frame.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve onto a 9 inch P-X system roller frame with a 1.75 inch spindle.
• Rinse the sleeve under water before first use to remove any loose fibres.
• Load the roller evenly in a paint tray and work off the excess before applying to the wall.
• Apply paint in overlapping W shaped strokes for even coverage, then finish with light straight passes.
• Clean with water for latex paint or the appropriate solvent for oil based paint, then leave to dry fully before storing.

Technical Details

• Roller width: 9 inches
• Nap depth: 0.5 inch, medium pile
• Core diameter: 1.75 inches, polypropylene, for P-X system frames
• Fabric: 100% woven polyamide
• Suitable for latex and oil based paints and primers in flat, eggshell and satin finishes
• Best suited to plasterboard, lining paper and smooth to semi-rough masonry

FAQs

Will this sleeve fit my standard 9 inch roller frame?
No. This sleeve has a 1.75 inch core, so it only fits Purdy's P-X system frames or other frames with a matching 1.75 inch spindle. Check your frame before ordering.

What is the difference between the 0.5 inch and 1 inch nap versions?
The 0.5 inch nap in this sleeve gives a smoother finish on flatter surfaces such as plasterboard, while the 1 inch nap version is better suited to rougher, more textured walls that need more paint carried into the surface.

Can I use this sleeve with oil based paint?
Yes. The woven polyamide fabric works with both water based and oil based paints and primers.