Purdy White Dove Roller Sleeve - 9" 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 the 9 inch size is the standard, most versatile option in the range. It is the roller most decorators reach for first, sized to fit a standard 9 inch frame and cover the bulk of everyday wall and ceiling painting without being awkward to control in one hand.

The 3/8 inch nap makes this sleeve suited to fairly smooth surfaces, including lining paper, plaster, and previously painted walls with only light texture. It works best with water based paints such as emulsion, vinyl silk, and eggshell, holding a generous amount of paint so you spend less time going back to the tray and more time laying an even coat.

Best Used For

This is the go to size for painting standard sized walls and ceilings in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, and kitchens. It is large enough to move quickly across open wall space, yet still easy to manage on a straight frame or extension pole for ceiling work.

How to Use

• Fit the sleeve onto a 9 inch roller frame, pushing it fully onto the cage so it sits central and turns smoothly.
• Prime a brand new sleeve by rinsing it in water or rolling it over scrap card first, to remove any loose fibres before they end up on the wall.
• Load paint by rolling the sleeve up and down the ramp of the tray, turning it as you go so the pile is evenly and fully loaded, not just coated on one side.
• Apply in overlapping W or M strokes to spread paint out, then finish each section with light, parallel strokes in one direction for a uniform sheen.
• Wash the sleeve out straight after use with water based paint, or the correct solvent for oil based products, then reshape and dry it fully before storing.

Technical Details

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

FAQs

Which paints suit this roller sleeve?
It performs best with water based paints such as matt and silk emulsion, vinyl silk, and eggshell, giving a smooth, even coat on walls and ceilings.

What frame does it fit?
It fits standard 9 inch roller frames, including adjustable frames sized for 9 inch to 18 inch sleeves.

Is 3/8 inch nap right for my wall?
Yes, if your wall is smooth to lightly textured. Heavily textured surfaces such as artex are better suited to a longer nap for full coverage.