The Fit For The Job Masonry Roller Sleeve is the refill for exterior work. Masonry chews through sleeves faster than anything else, so there is no point buying a whole new set each time when only the roller is worn out.

The pile is 18mm deep, and that depth is what does the work on a rough wall. Brick, render, and pebbledash are full of dips, and a shallow pile skates across the high points leaving the low ones bare. A long pile pushes down into the texture instead.

Key Features of the Fit For The Job Masonry Roller Sleeve

• 9″ x 1.5″ sleeve with an 18mm pile
• Woven blended unifibre fabric
• Holds a large volume of paint
• Needs a 9″ x 1.5″ cage roller frame
• Works with both smooth and textured masonry paints

Where to Use

• Brick and blockwork
• Breeze block
• Cement and render
• Pebbledash and textured coatings
• Semi-rough to rough exterior walls
• Replacing a worn sleeve on a frame you already own

How to Use the Fit For The Job Masonry Roller Sleeve

1. Rinse it in cool water first and let it dry, so loose fibres come out before you start.
2. Slide it onto a 9″ x 1.5″ cage frame and check it turns freely.
3. Pour paint into your tray or scuttle, keeping below the ribbed section.
4. Load the sleeve and roll it off until the pile is evenly coated all round.
5. Work in sections, going over each one from more than one direction.
6. Press into the texture rather than skimming across the surface.
7. Cut in edges, corners, and around windows with a brush.

Getting Into the Texture

Rolling a rough wall is not the same as rolling plaster. You need to work the paint in from different angles so it reaches the sides of every dip, not just the tops. Skip that and the wall looks fine wet, then dries with pinholes of bare masonry showing through. Going over each section twice from crossing directions sorts it.

Cleaning

Wash it out thoroughly while the paint is still wet, working right down into the pile until the water runs clear. A deep pile holds far more paint than a standard sleeve and masonry paint sets hard, so this takes real effort. Squeeze the water out, reshape, and stand it on end to dry.

Sizes Available

Supplied as a single 9″ x 1.5″ long pile sleeve. Fit For The Job also do a complete masonry set with a frame and tray if you need the lot, and a medium pile sleeve for interior walls.

Safety & Restrictions

• Keep out of reach of children
• Wear eye protection, particularly when rolling above head height
• Do not pour leftover paint or wash water down the drain
• Store dry once cleaned