Purdy Colossus Roller Sleeve - 18" x 1/2" Nap

The Purdy Colossus range is a line of high capacity roller sleeves from Purdy, the American decorating brand that now sits within Sherwin Williams. Every sleeve is made from a dense woven fabric engineered to hold and release large amounts of paint, cutting down on reloading and helping decorators move through bigger jobs more efficiently.

This 18 inch sleeve with a 1/2 inch nap is built for large areas where speed matters, such as ceilings, gable walls and long runs of masonry or render. The shorter 1/2 inch nap lays down a smoother, more even finish than the longer nap options, making it a good match for smoother render, plasterboard and masonry that is only lightly textured, while the extra width means far fewer passes across a big surface.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve to an 18 inch roller frame that takes a 1.5 inch diameter core, using an extension pole for ceilings and tall walls.
• Load the sleeve evenly in a large paint tray or roller tray liner, rolling out any excess before the first pass.
• Work top to bottom in overlapping sections, keeping a wet edge so joins between sections blend in smoothly.
• Finish each section with light, even strokes in one direction for a consistent, smooth result.
• Rinse or wash out the sleeve as soon as you finish, then leave it to dry fully before storing.

Technical Details

• Width: 18 inches (450mm)
• Nap length: 1/2 inch (12.5mm)
• Core diameter: 1.5 inches (38mm)
• Fabric: dense woven polyamide
• Recommended surfaces: smoother render, masonry, plasterboard and lightly textured finishes
• Use: interior and exterior
• Compatible with most water based and solvent based paints
• Brand: Purdy, part of Sherwin Williams

FAQs

Is the Purdy Colossus good for masonry?
Yes. The Colossus range is built for masonry, render and other semi rough surfaces, and this 18 inch sleeve is a practical choice for large areas of wall where you want to cover ground quickly.

Which nap length should I choose for an 18 inch roller?
A 1/2 inch nap suits smoother render and masonry with light texture, while a 3/4 inch or 1 inch nap is better if the surface has more noticeable texture.

Is an 18 inch roller sleeve hard to control?
Not once you get used to it. Using a proper 18 inch frame and keeping the sleeve evenly loaded makes it manageable, and the time saved on large areas is significant compared with a smaller roller.