Purdy Marathon Roller Sleeve - 9 Inch x 3/4 Inch Nap

The Purdy Marathon range is one of Purdy's original roller cover lines, built from an exclusive blend of nylon and polyester fibres that resist matting and hold their shape dip after dip. It is the everyday, do it all cover that decorators have relied on for smooth, even results on walls and ceilings.

This Marathon sleeve measures 9 inches long with a 3/4 inch nap on a standard 1.5 inch core, making it a good match for semi smooth to semi rough surfaces such as lightly textured plaster, drywall, block and render. The nylon polyester knit picks up and releases more paint than basic foam or cheap synthetic covers, so you get fuller, more even coverage with fewer passes and less lint left behind on the finished wall.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve onto a 9 inch roller frame or cage, pushing it fully home so it sits square.
• Pour paint into a roller tray and load the sleeve evenly, rolling it back and forth on the ramp to work paint into the nap.
• Apply in a W or zigzag pattern across a small section, then fill in without lifting the roller to avoid lines.
• Reload often for consistent coverage, and finish each section with light, even strokes in one direction.
• Wash the sleeve out with water for water based paint or the correct solvent for oil based paint, then leave to dry fully before storing.

Technical Details

• Size: 9 inch roller sleeve
• Nap: 3/4 inch, suited to semi smooth and semi rough surfaces
• Core diameter: 1.5 inch standard fit
• Fabric: nylon and polyester knit blend
• Compatible with water based (latex/emulsion) and oil based (solvent) paints
• Brand: Purdy, part of Sherwin Williams, manufacturing decorating tools since 1925

FAQs

What surfaces is the Marathon 3/4 inch nap best for?
It works well on semi smooth to semi rough surfaces including lightly textured walls, drywall, block and masonry, giving fuller coverage than a shorter nap on uneven areas.

Can I use this roller sleeve with both emulsion and oil based paint?
Yes. The nylon polyester blend is designed to work with latex and oil based paints without matting or shedding lint.

Does this fit a standard roller frame?
Yes, it fits any standard 9 inch roller frame or cage with a 1.5 inch core.