Choose a pole that's strong and locks into different lengths. Choose a good-quality roller frame. You will be using it more than the other tools, so make sure it spins smoothly and has a comfortable, adult-sized handle. Many economy frames don't hold the roller securely and it tends to slip off the open end. It's a nuisance to continually push the roller back on the cage.
Paint can also collect in the open end when the roller starts to slip.
This excess paint tends to drip and splash across walls at the worst possible time. Conversely, it can be very difficult and messy to remove the paint-soaked roller once the job is complete. When you're done with your painting project, the last thing you want to do is struggle with a stuck roller cover. Courtesy of ARA Content. Click here to read the latest Decorating stories.