Paint roller duration

How long should a good paint roller last?

Asked by Elly on 15th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"It really depends on how well you look after it well cleaned should be good 3-5yrs"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"If cleaned and treated right could go up to years 199%"
Answered on 19th Sep 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"If you clean it very well after each use it can last for years"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"If you wash them out properly, They should last years."
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"If it’s washed correctly until the water runs clear it should last a good 6 months. You could also buy a roller saver which is a sleeve the roller will fit inside unwashed for up to 6 months but that’s only good if you’re using same colour over and over again.

I generally change rollers every 4-6 months depending on usage"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"It depend how you look after the roller .
Proper cleaning after use ."
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Depends if you are talking about the roller cage or the roller sleeve cages last quite a while if you look after them roller sleeves can last quite long as long as you clean them or keep them coverd with airtight bag over them normally a few weeks."
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Its depends on how you take care your tools. So It's not specific"
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"it depends how you keep it and washed after each use and i generally change it every 6 months"
Answered on 17th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Depends on the quality of the roller really, cheap strollers you can use a few times, if you pay for a more quality roller they last longer plus they actually wash out easier,"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"In my personal professional opinion' I would use a roller 'sleeve' if this is what you meant. Only once then dispose of."
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"A Harris one should last up to a year if cleaned correctly after use."
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
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