Best Paint Roller for Cabinets and Furniture for a Smooth Finish

I tested five of the most popular types of paint rollers for cabinets and furniture. Although they've all been called the "best rollers for a smooth finish", I'm here to actually compare them side by side to determine the best rollers for cabinets and furniture for the smoothest finish.
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[@user-nr1zt5nb7z]

What a thorough comparison, thank you.

[@RefreshLiving]

Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it!

[@michelewoods9365]

Thanks so much. You were very helpful.

[@RefreshLiving]

I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@patrickcate6520]

Great roundup. I’d love to see a follow-up with other rollers like Woosters microplush, Purdy’s white dove, ultrafinish, parrot, and other brand short nap woven covers.

[@Buy_YouTube_Views_Gain_Fame301]

Your content is always so well-researched, thank you for the knowledge you impart.

[@RefreshLiving]

Thank you! Sick of people claiming the have the "best" without actually trying ithers!

[@RelaxingRestoration]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@RefreshLiving]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@jillballard8489]

I used the Wooster Pro lint-free foam roller with the SW Emerald paint, and it is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for the tips and comparison. I love the results!

[@RefreshLiving]

YES! I'm so glad it gave you a beautiful finish!! After doing a side by side of all alkyd enamel paints, SW Emerald rolled the best of any of the brands. It really is a fabulous paint.

[@ruthdaines9040]

Thanks for the great video

[@RefreshLiving]

You're welcome! I hope it's helpful!

[@swere1240]

tip for keeping brush marks out of corners is to dab it on instead of brushing it on. and for steel fire doors ive always used mo hair roller but we also have always used oil based for those. and a tip for getting hairs or lint out of a roller is to take some super sticky tape and wrap it in it and pull it off.

[@eddiemarano9998]

Thanks for this video! Just got back from the paint store with a pack of flocked rollers. I cleaned it with painter's tape, washing and spinning and I noticed all kinds of very small fibers that were very shiny which I guess is from the material that the flock is made of, all over my hands. I washed the roller (and my hands!) again and the fibers were still there. I will give it one more wash before returning. I also contacted the manufacturer to get their take.

[@RefreshLiving]

Please let me know what they say - I'm interested and wondering if I'm missing some trick on how to use it, because I can't believe they actually sell these based on how poorly mine performed!

[@eddiemarano9998]

@@RefreshLiving Hi! As of today, I have not heard back from the manufacturer. However, another washing or two and I can report that those fibers are gone. I would also like to note that the manufacturer of the ones I purchased is different from the one you showed, so results may vary.

[@rw3476]

Good technique to evaluate. I guess the trusty old foam roller is tried and true!

[@debralugar7235]

I can't thank you enough!

[@christaspraggins1586]

Can you compare the one that was brushed to those that were rolled?

[@hilaryknight6050]

Which sprayer do you use with enamel paint? Don’t thin paint with sprayer?

[@Bob-do8pf]

Al ka lied = Alkyd, it's Al Qaida in the subtitles.. Great Job! Thank You!

[@RefreshLiving]

Oh my goodness. Thank you for letting me know. I'm going to change that!

[@williamprezioso2742]

That’s how Al Qaida funds their terrorist network by supplying roller sleeves to America

[@Valeriedavismpls]

@@RefreshLiving It still says Al Qaeda, but maybe it's good for engagement 😂

[@FlagdropNJ]

@@Valeriedavismpls Google isn't the greatest with voice-over closed captioning. It does alot better with "live" audio translation. Alkyd paint is an odd word anyway!

[@MrsAnaelimont]

You did t post the video on sanding inbetween coats of paint

[@michaelsiekmann3156]

Can you tell us what knap length or does it only come in one size?

[@RefreshLiving]

Of course! High density foam rollers will not have nap lengths, but mohair will - I'd recommend a 1/4" nap (those are the ones you see in the video as the shorter naps are best for smooth, thin coats)

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

Do you like emerald more than ben moore advanced? thanks for the tips!

[@RefreshLiving]

Yes, I do! I've used both a lot and like them both, but I recently put them in a side by side test (next to all the other water based alkyd/urethane enamel paints) and I liked sherwin williams emerald better for how well it applied, especially with a roller, and how well it sprayed. Plus, it was a tad bit more durable than advance. I'm working on editing the video and hope to publish it soon!

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

@@RefreshLiving Thanks so much for your reply! Your content is really good! Have you ever used Kilz 3 primer on cabinets? Just wondering what your thoughts were if you did. Thank you!

[@superg6819]

Have you ever heard of self leveling paint??? the Sherwin-Williams emerald urethane enamel self levels out after you roll and brush it on. I’d like to use woven rollers with a quarter inch nap. And I am shocked that you didn’t even test any woven rollers, shaking my head.

[@Stevesbe]

Temp and humidty makes all the difference in the way a paint lays down

[@RefreshLiving]

Yes, you're right! I tried to do the test in a controlled home temp environment to mimic what most DIYers would experience, for that very reason you mentioned!