paint roller

Cylindrical coating tool

A paint roller is a cylinder covered in absorbent material, mounted on a handle, used to apply paint to large flat surfaces more quickly than a brush.

The roller is dipped in a paint tray and rolled across walls or ceilings: We used a paint roller for the living room walls.

Different nap textures suit different surfaces—smooth for flat walls, thicker for textured surfaces.

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tray · handle · nap · texture · sleeve · stipple · coating · emulsion · extension · coverage · smooth · drip · splatter · edging · drop cloth · renovation · home improvement · DIY

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Opposites
paint application tool type

paint rollerpaintbrush

Bristled tool for applying pigment

brush · detail brush · spray gun · airbrush · sponge

paint removal vs. application

paint rollerpaint scraper

Edge tool removing dried coatings

paint stripper · paint remover · sandpaper · sander · heat gun

Family

paint, roller, paints, painted, painting, painter, painters, paintings, repaint

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G