Painting masonry surfaces can be tricky and, just as it's important to choose the right paint, choosing the right roller is critical to getting the best result and avoiding time-consuming and costly extra work. Unlike standard cage rollers, this trade quality 9" (225mm) masonry paint roller features a layer of padding between the fabric and the core that enables it to cope with the punishing demands of heavily textured masonry surfaces such as brick, breeze block, cement, heavily textured renders, stucco and pebbledash that can rip other rollers apart. Acting like a suspension system, the padding absorbs the peaks and troughs of the surface profile, keeping the roller constantly in contact with the substrate. The fabric is machine woven, giving the fibres a double anchor with low lint and excellent durability, standing up to heavy duty use and washing out well after use, enabling the roller to be reused time after time. The 18mm (0.75") long pile loads up plenty of paint - essential for efficiency when painting masonry so you're reloading less often - and is effective at getting into surface textures for rapid application without missing areas. The roller comes complete with a stick system frame with a rugged, ergonomically shaped handle featuring screw fitting for an extension pole. For best results the roller should be washed in cold or tepid water before first use to remove any loose fibres. Stand the roller on its end and allow it to dry fully (ideally overnight) before using.