Purdy Colossus Roller Sleeve - 18" x 3/4" Nap

Purdy Colossus is a high capacity roller sleeve range from Purdy, the American decorating brand that is part of Sherwin Williams. The range uses a dense woven fabric that holds and releases a large volume of paint, which means fewer trips back to the tray and a quicker job when you are covering masonry, render or other textured surfaces.

This 18 inch sleeve with a 3/4 inch nap sits between the shorter and longer nap options, giving a versatile middle ground that copes well with semi rough surfaces such as brick, render and textured masonry while still leaving a reasonably smooth finish. Paired with the full 18 inch width, it is well suited to large walls, gable ends and other big areas where reducing the number of passes and reloads makes a real difference to how quickly the job gets done.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve onto an 18 inch roller frame built for a 1.5 inch diameter core, adding an extension pole for higher or larger areas.
• Load the sleeve fully and evenly in a large paint tray, rolling off any excess on the ribbed section before the first pass.
• Apply paint in broad, overlapping strokes, working in manageable sections and keeping a wet edge as you move across the wall.
• On rougher patches of brick or render, go over the area a second time with light pressure to make sure paint has reached into the texture.
• Wash the sleeve out immediately after use and let it dry fully before storing it flat, ready for the next job.

Technical Details

• Width: 18 inches (450mm)
• Nap length: 3/4 inch (18mm)
• Core diameter: 1.5 inches (38mm)
• Fabric: dense woven polyamide
• Recommended surfaces: brick, render, masonry and other semi rough 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 18 inch roller good for brick and render?
Yes. The 3/4 inch nap on this sleeve is designed to cope with brick, render and other semi rough surfaces, holding plenty of paint so you need fewer reloads across a large area.

Should I choose the 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch or 1 inch nap?
A shorter 1/2 inch nap suits smoother surfaces, this 3/4 inch nap is a versatile middle option for semi rough surfaces, and a 1 inch nap is best kept for the roughest, most heavily textured walls.

Is this part of a roller set?
This listing is for the roller sleeve on its own. Pair it with a Purdy roller frame and extension pole to make up a full roller kit.