i am looking to buy some new painting gear for diy but i am fed up with cheap sleeves that leave bits everywhere i paint, can anyone recommend what the best type roller and brushes to buy for diy but a good set, thanks
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which roller and brush set
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Spend at least £4 on a medium to deep pile roller sleeve from a trade outlet .As for brushes - A Hamiltons perfection 2"(woodwork) or Contractor 3"(for emulsion )
You might find a decent Harris or Acorn for a bit less
You might find a decent Harris or Acorn for a bit less
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dextrous
Would also recommend you get a 12" arm and pole. Makes all the difference.
www.trade1st.co.uk seem very good for supplies, excellent service.
should i get a certain make of medium to deep pile roller sleeve or are they all simular, thanks
No particular make, depends opn 'feel' really , though Hamiltons are good - expensive though 
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dextrous
While you're looking at getting decent brushes, I recommend you get Brushmate - saves you having to clean brushes out after each use. Accidently left a couple of gloss and undercoat used brushes in one for a bit over a year and they came out ready for use as fresh as a daisy.
have you got a price and outlet for brushmate, thanks
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dextrous
That trade1st has got it - get a small one for about £15 I think. Or any proper decorator's shop (not BQ etc) like leyland will probably have it.
ok, thanks for your help
Brush mates are brilliant- I have loads of them!!!
The only criticism I have of them is that Wooster brushes fall off of the clips in the Brushmate 4
Purdy and Wooster brushes and rollers are great and ready to use straight from the packing- no need to de-fluff them first.
Extension poles for rollers are a must. No more climbing steps and you can use two hands (making it much less like hard work).
Periodically mist spray the roller to prevent it from drying out and store the loaded tray and roller in a bin bag when not in use. If the bag is airtight the roller will be safe for weeks.
The only criticism I have of them is that Wooster brushes fall off of the clips in the Brushmate 4
Purdy and Wooster brushes and rollers are great and ready to use straight from the packing- no need to de-fluff them first.
Extension poles for rollers are a must. No more climbing steps and you can use two hands (making it much less like hard work).
Periodically mist spray the roller to prevent it from drying out and store the loaded tray and roller in a bin bag when not in use. If the bag is airtight the roller will be safe for weeks.
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