Purdy White Dove Roller Sleeve - 18" x 3/8" Nap

The Purdy White Dove roller sleeve is a woven fabric sleeve designed to give a very smooth, low lint finish, and this 18 inch size is the largest in the range, built for covering big areas fast. It is the size to reach for on large open walls, long runs of ceiling, and bigger rooms where speed and fewer reloads matter as much as the finish itself.

The 3/8 inch nap keeps it suited to fairly smooth surfaces, so it works best on plaster, lining paper, and previously painted walls and ceilings with only light texture, using water based paints such as emulsion, vinyl silk, and eggshell. The wide woven pile carries a large amount of paint at once, so you can cover more of a wall or ceiling between loads.

Best Used For

This 18 inch sleeve is best suited to large living areas, open plan spaces, hallway ceilings, and bigger rooms generally, especially when fitted to an extension pole for ceiling work. It suits anyone repainting a whole property who wants to move through large areas quickly while keeping the smooth, low lint finish White Dove is known for.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve onto an 18 inch or adjustable roller frame, pushing it fully on so it sits straight and turns evenly without wobbling.
• Prime a new sleeve by rinsing it under water or rolling it over scrap card first, to remove any loose fibres before your first coat.
• Load the roller by working it up and down the ramp of a large paint tray, turning it so paint is picked up evenly across the whole width of the sleeve.
• Apply paint using long, overlapping strokes in a W or M pattern to spread it out, then finish with light, even strokes in one direction, working in manageable sections.
• Wash the sleeve out promptly after use with water for water based paint, or the correct solvent for oil based products, then reshape and dry it fully before storing.

Technical Details

• Size: 18 inch width x 3/8 inch nap
• Fabric: woven roller fabric for a smooth, low lint finish
• Fits: standard 9 inch to 18 inch and adjustable roller frames
• Best for: water based paints including emulsion, vinyl silk, and eggshell
• Surface type: smooth to lightly textured large walls and ceilings

FAQs

Is this size good for ceilings?
Yes, it is a popular choice for ceilings, especially fitted to an extension pole, since it covers more area per pass than a smaller sleeve.

Which paints work best with this sleeve?
Water based paints such as matt and silk emulsion, vinyl silk, and eggshell give the smoothest, most even finish.

What frame do I need for an 18 inch sleeve?
It fits an 18 inch roller frame or an adjustable frame rated for 9 inch to 18 inch sleeves.