I do to some degree. Once they get wet on first use, they stay wet. I store them in a bucket of water never allowing them to dry. Only really works good if you are actively using them.
I do. I feel many covers don't get good until they've been used a couple if times. The first time or two I try to use them on a surface that isn't too particular, and that might get the fuzzies off. Then it's ready for good stuff.
Jack, the water is pretty clean in that bucket, so you clean them out and then throw them in there. No need to answer, the pic tell it.
I do that when i will continue with same color overnight.
BTW, rollers clean out much easier if you float them for a few hours first.
I use a water gun from my van on "stream" and hold the roller frame with the elbow up and the cover at a diagonal angle. The water never gets me that way, and it takes about 3 minutes.
I buy covers that are priced to be re~used.
i rarely ever do it, but i wish i did it all the time, some serious money saving in a years time. its awesome watching a rookie cleaning one with the hose spin method, they look down at their legs and theyre soaked
sometimes I wash 'em, sometimes I wrap 'em...and sometimes I toss 'em...
What are those Colossus covers for??? rough surfaces?? have not seen those around here
I usually use mine till I'm done with that color. Then wrap it nice and save until the end of job. Then in the trash they go. Sometimes I'll clean them out for re-use but it's rare.
I always wash mine out and give a final washing with diluted Spray Nine- it helps break down the film that can be left on them. The next they are nice and soft, no stiffness at all. I do the same with brushes as well. Plunging the rollers in a 5 gall. bucket and spinning over and over speeds up the cleaning process considerably.
Once rollers get too skimpy, I save them for rolling oil-based primer, then toss them. I'll also wrap them up overnight if I know I'll get into it the next day. I used to soak them a lot, then I realized the fibers were separating a bit along the seams, if that makes sense.
I always wash and re-use since i only use a 3/4" lambswool for everything.
I wrap them up if i will be using the same paint.
oil-based i buy a cover specifically for the job, knowing i'm going to throw it away.
1. bill as new materials, wash
2. use for 24 hour primer on next job, bill as shop materials, or...
3. give them to cute girls who wanna paint their room/art studio/theatre space, bill as brownie points, follow up accordingly.:thumbup:
jordan
I am using disposable roller covers more and more. Water is getting more and more scarce where I am at. I bet a farmer could grow enough alfalfa for a hay bale with the amount of water wasted on cleaning. I am going to guess and say i roller cover takes 5-10 min.(=$5.-10.) + 5-10 gallons of water.
You guys are washing to hard if it takes you over a 5 to clean a skin. Look into a roller cleaner The one I have used forever is a tube with a top and bottom. I stop using the bottom but leave it on the frame. Slide roller in tube turn water on run up and down a few time. Spin it with the hose and it is done. I do the same with 18" .
You guys are washing to hard if it takes you over a 5 to clean a skin. Look into a roller cleanerThe one I have used forever is a tube with a top and bottom. I stop using the bottom but leave it on the frame. Slide roller in tube turn water on run up and down a few time. Spin it with the hose and it is done. I do the same with 18" .
I would rather toss the cover than waste the water... (and waste my time) water is the most important resource on the planet bar none.. would could theoretically live w/o oil and electric etc..
Let the cover dry and be gone with it...
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