When it comes to claims to fame, Toronto has many different kinds of things to consider for being world-renowned. The CN Tower may no longer be the tallest building in the world, but it&#;s still a defining part of the city&#;s skyline. Musical acts have travelled the world after getting their start in Ontario&#;s capital. But few people who use a simple yet ingenious invention ever know that it was created in Toronto. One of the most ubiquitous painting supplies, the paint roller, and it&#;s probably become Toronto&#;s most secret and widely-used claim to fame.
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The paint roller was invented by Norman Breakey, a Torontonian who wanted to apply paint quicker without sacrificing a smooth finish. Up until his invention, which he developed in the s, the only painting was done with paint brushes. Sure, they came in a variety of sizes and shapes, but painting was still painstaking work that took a long time.
The invention made perfect sense at the time as well. Canada and the rest of the world were moving to the city and, with their migration, they were moving sensibilities. Bare walls not only made sense in the country, they were part of a certain aesthetic for the time. But as people moved to urban areas, they started thinking about walls differently. Interior design was becoming more and more popular and, with it, a demand for paint that was unprecedented. And with more paint going on the walls, people were looking for easier, and less expensive, ways of getting it there.
Enter Norman Breakey&#;s invention, which took the world by storm. It didn&#;t, however, completely change Breakey&#;s life, as his tale is one of how a trip to the patent office could mean the difference between millions and millions of imitators. Breakey went to a colleague of his with the idea, wanting some input on the fabric for the paint roller. His idea, while game-changing, also needed money, something he personally had in short supply, and he had an impossible time finding willing investors. The result, that Breakey was unable to make a significant number of rollers, meant that when his own supply ran out, people flocked to the imitators who realized that Breakey never went for a patent.
After that, Breakey more or less faded into obscurity. Minor improvements on his original design soon made it to the patent office, much like he should have done in the first place, and it wasn&#;t long before his invention was out of date and underperforming. South of the border, a Mr. Richard Croxton Adams invented a similar device while working for paint giant Sherwin Williams. His was patented in the States and Breakey was out of options. He apparently died penniless in Toronto, never able to make money off of an invention that revolutionized painting.
There are five main types of paint rollers to choose from: manual rollers, pad rollers, textured rollers, specialty rollers and mini hot dog rollers. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, and each is suitable for a specific painting project.
As with the cost of paint, the cost of the roller affects the final result. Some painters use a roller once and throw it away. Others invest in more expensive rollers that can be cleaned and reused many times.
A roller is only as good as the frame it's on. Make sure the frame is clean, in good condition, and that the roller fits snugly on the frame. A quick release frame makes cleanup at the end of the project a little easier.
Different Types of Paint Rollers
1.Manual Rollers
Manual rollers are the most common type of paint roller. These rollers are typically used to paint walls and ceilings and therefore have connectors on their handles for extending the handles.
Hand rollers have long handles, which is especially useful when painting high surfaces. In fact, if the extension pole is long enough, a manual roller can be used to paint ceilings without the need for a ladder. A potential disadvantage of this type of roller is that it tends to produce a considerable amount of paint dripping if a slightly larger amount of paint is applied.
2.Pad Rollers
Contact us to discuss your requirements of decorative paint rollers for walls. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
The Pad Roller is an effective tool for painting decorative lines and edges. This unique roller uses a flat, highly absorbent pad to apply paint in straight, even strokes. Small wheels on the edge help keep the paint application clean and straight.
While other rollers may spill paint due to their circular motion, the pad roller sits flat on the surface and rarely spills or drips paint. Because of their flatness, pad rollers tend to hold more paint than other types of rollers and are the best paint rollers for applying multiple colors to a single surface.
3.Textured Rollers
Texture rollers are specially designed for painting textures on surfaces. These rollers have a special foam sleeve with a specific pattern etched into it so that the paint is somehow brushed onto the wall in a decorative or patterned way. Some rollers can simulate a variety of patterns, including wood grain, brick, stone and tile. Like manual rollers, textured rollers are best suited for large surfaces, such as walls and ceilings.
4.Specialty Rollers
Textured paints, such as suede, stone and lightweight plaster, often have special rollers that paint manufacturers want their products to use. Textured paint rollers are designed specifically for these paints. Usually, there is not much paint splatter. Because many textured paints have a very heavy consistency, these rollers tend to be quite absorbent.
5.Mini Hot Dog Rollers
The Mini Hot Dog Roller is a mini size paint roller that is steadily growing in popularity. As the name implies, this unique roller is shaped like a hot dog, making it the ideal tool for painting hard-to-reach areas. This tool is especially good at painting surfaces behind heavy fixtures such as sinks and toilets.
The Mini Hot Dog Roller is also very useful for painting cabinets, shelves and roll-up doors. It is also suitable for painting on trim and trim and pad rollers. However, because of its size and shape, the Mini Hot Dog Roller can spill a lot of paint if applied too much.
At SINOTOOLS, we offer a wide variety of paint rollers and other painting tools to build and maintain our customers' dream houses. We are always happy to discuss your requirements, get in touch with us and we will be happy to help.
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